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CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product Diesel engine exhaust and some of contains chemicals known to the State its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Schiller Grounds Care. Inc. designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive man- ner. For longest life, use this product only as directed in the manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions.
DESCRIPTION CHIPPER/ SHREDDER DESCRIPTION This Chipper/Shredder is designed to grind, shred, and chip a variety of materials into a useable processed material to enrich, beautify and landscape. Mounted on the front of the Steiner 4-wheel drive articulated frame tractor enables the chipper/shredder to be used in a variety of locations. Small materials such as leaves, yard and garden debris (cornstalks, plants, prunings, vines, etc.) can easily be processed through the shredder inlet.
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SAFETY CHIPPER/ SHREDDER GENERAL SAFETY 1. Read and understand the Owner’s Manual before attempting to operate this machine. 2. Operate all controls from the operator’s seat. NO RIDERS. 3. Keep all shields in place and safety switches adjusted properly. 4. Do not leave equipment unattended. STOP the engine and remove the key. 5.
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SAFETY CHIPPER/ SHREDDER SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Wear safety glasses at all times while operating the machine. 2. The operator should also wear heavy boots, gloves and other adequate clothing to protect himself from branches and other sharp or harmful objects. Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing.
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INSTALLATION CHIPPER/ SHREDDER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The chipper/shredder should be used only on the Steiner 420, 425 and 525 power units equipped with the required chipper/shredder electrical outlet. (This electrical outlet is shipped with each chipper/ shredder. See Page 27 for electrical outlet installation.) NOTE: The PTO drive line is subject to shock loads while using the chipper/shredder.
ASSEMBLY CHIPPER/ SHREDDER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH OUTLET ON MODEL 420 Model 420 Disconnect the battery ground cable. accessory terminal (white wire). Remove the wire and place the double male spade adapter on the switch. On model 420 with Onan engine, mount the electrical Replace the wire and connect the white wire to the other outlet on the left side of the black upper grille panel with terminal of the double spade.
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ASSEMBLY CHIPPER/ SHREDDER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH OUTLET ON MODEL 425 Model 425 Tractors with electric clutch: Mount the Electrical outlet on the right side of the black Disconnect the battery ground cable. upper grille panel with two 1/4 x 3/4 flange bolts and nuts. Choose a location using the existing slots in the panel.
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ASSEMBLY CHIPPER/ SHREDDER TYPICAL EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM Two wiring harnesses are shipped with each Chipper/Shredder to adapt to the following tractors: Model 420 and 425 Tractors without electric clutch Part No. Description 30-174 Harness with 44" black and brown wires,...and 20" white wire. Model 425 Tractors with electric clutch Part No.
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ASSEMBLY CHIPPER/ SHREDDER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH OUTLET ON MODEL 525 Diagram No. 2 for Model 525 Tractors w/o 2 Second Delay (before serial no. 1197) Model 525 Tractors: Disconnect the battery ground cable. PTO switch. Find the PTO switch terminal with the blue wire attached.
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ASSEMBLY CHIPPER/ SHREDDER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHIPPER/SHREDDER WIRE HARNESS ON MODEL 525 EQUIPPED WITH 2 SECOND DELAY RELAY Wiring Diagram for Model 525 Tractors w/2 Second Delay (after serial number 1197) Model 525 Tractors: Disconnect the battery ground cable. relay plug so that it will connect with the #85 terminal of the new relay.
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ASSEMBLY CHIPPER/ SHREDDER Assembly Instructions for: MODEL CS313 CHIPPER / SHREDDER BLOWER REFER TO PARTS SECTION FOR IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS 1. Remove hinge pin (Fig. 4, Item 1) and remove discharge chute. 2. Remove the end cap from the rotor shaft. 3.
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OPERATION CHIPPER/ SHREDDER OPERATING PRECAUTIONS This chipper/shredder is designed and tested to offer reasonably safe service, however, failure to operate it in accordance with the following instructions may result in personal injury or death. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mount the chipper/shredder according to instructions on Page 7. A rear weight bar with 4 weights is recommended.
OPERATION CHIPPER/ SHREDDER SHREDDING INSTRUCTIONS CHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place material to be shredded (leaves, garden 1. Select limbs that are up to 4 inches in diameter. debris, sticks and branches up to 1-1/2" diameter Trim side branches that do not fit into the chipper and 24"...
SERVICE CHIPPER/ SHREDDER SERVICE SCHEDULE Daily: • Check for any signs of loose bolts and tighten as needed. • Check chipper knives and sharpen or adjust as needed. (See Page 13) 25 Hour: • In addition to daily service, remove belt shields and check drive belts for wear or cracking. Replace if worn.
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SERVICE CHIPPER/ SHREDDER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING KNIFE CLEARANCE The chipper knife should clear the chipping block by 1/8 inch. (See Figure B) To adjust the knife Before inspecting or servicing any part of the clearance, proceed as follows: machine, disengage PTO and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
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SERVICE CHIPPER/ SHREDDER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS BELT REPLACEMENT Check the condition of the double drive belts every 30 hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs Before inspecting or servicing any part of the first. Only replace belts in sets. machine, disengage PTO and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
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SERVICE CHIPPER/ SHREDDER CLEANING PLUGGED ROTOR CLEANING PLUGGED BLOWER If too large of material or too much material is fed If too much green material is fed into the into the chipper/shredder, it may become plugged. To chipper/shredder the blower may become clear plugged rotor, proceed as follows: plugged.
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SERVICE CHIPPER/ SHREDDER TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM: Rotor stops or engine stalls. Possible Cause Remedy 1. Obstructed discharge. 1. Use branch or similar object to clear discharge. 2. Plugged rotor. 2. Clear rotor. (See Page 16) SYMPTOM: Hard to feed chipper or excessive power needed to chip. Possible Cause Remedy 1.
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CHIPPER/SHREDDER BLOWER PARTS CHIPPER/ SHREDDER FIGURE 4...
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CHIPPER/SHREDDER BLOWER PARTS CHIPPER/ SHREDDER FIGURE 4 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 87-CS70521 HINGE PIN-5/16 X 14" 64163-04 25/64X5/8X16GA WASHER 87-CS15356 LOCKNUT-5/16 NYL 87-CS70471 IMPELLER 87-CS70604 SHAFT-BLOWER 64123-56 BLT-HEX 5/16-18X2 87-CS70586 HOUSING-BLOWER 87-CS17960 CLAMP-4-1/4" ID 87-CS70249 BLOWER TUBE 4-10 64123-54 BOLT, 5/16-18X3/4 HEX...
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