1. Hour meter
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Place the machine on a flat level surface, and stop the
engine.
2. Allow the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the oil dipstick.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe the end clean.
5. Slide the dipstick fully into the dipstick tube without
threading it into the filler neck.
6. Pull the dipstick out and look at the end. The oil
should be to the top of the upper limit range (Figure 9).
1. Oil dipstick
2. Oil fill cap
Important: Running the engine with low oil level
can cause engine damage. This type of damage is
not covered by warranty.
7. If the oil level is low, slowly pour only enough oil into
the crankcase to raise the level to the upper limit.
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because the engine may be damaged.
8. Replace the dipstick.
Figure 8
Figure 9
3. Valve cover
4. Metal end
Changing the Chute Position
The discharge chute on this machine can be rotated to use in
various positions. Rotate to the side, away from the hopper
when using the machine.
1. To rotate, loosen the clamp knob, then press the
spring-loaded button on the locking pin handle in and
pull the locking pin from the chute plate (Figure 10).
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1. Locking pin button
2. Rotate the chute into the position desired and secure
with clamp knob.
Changing the Deflector
Position
The deflector on the end of the chute can be rotated up and
down to direct the discharge of chips.
1. Loosen the deflector knob and rotate the chute into
the desired position (Figure 11).
1. Chute deflector
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Figure 10
2. Clamp knob
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Figure 11
2. Knob
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