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Service and Maintenance
6.2 Fluids and Lubricants
1. Engine Oil
SAE 10W-30 motor oil with API service class SG, SH, SJ or
higher is recommended for general use. Use a consistent
brand. Refer to the engine manufacturer's manual for
further information.
2. Grease
Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature grease with
extreme pressure (EP) performance. Also acceptable is an
SAE multipurpose lithium-based grease.
3. Engine Fuel
This engine requires clean, unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 87 or higher. Gasoline up to 10% ethyl
alcohol, 90% unleaded is acceptable. Refer to the engine
manufacturer's manual for further information.
4. Hydraulic Oil
Use Dexron® III ATF for all operating conditions. Dexron VI
or Mercon® are acceptable substitutes.
5. Storing Lubricants
Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean
lubricants are used. Use clean containers to handle all
lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust,
moisture and other contaminants.
6.3 Maintenance Schedule
Perform maintenance procedures at time shown or hour
interval, whichever comes first.
As Required
Visually check drive belt tension.
Remove entangled material from chipper.
Check that all fasteners are tight.
Check hydraulic hoses and connections. Check for chafing or leaks.
Reroute or tighten as required. Replace if damaged.
Every 8 hours or Daily
Perform Pre-start checks.
Periodically inspect rotor blades,
ledger knife, and twig breaker.
Every 50 hours or Annually
Grease machine.
Clean engine air filter.
Check and adjust drive belt tension and
sheave alignment.
Check rotor blade sharpness.
Check ledger knife sharpness.
Check twig breaker.
Check condition of battery.
Every 100 hours or Annually
Change engine oil.
Change engine air filter.
Clean machine. Remove debris and
entangled material.
Change hydraulic oil.
Change hydraulic oil filter
Change fuel filter.
Check tire pressure.
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Trailer Wood Chipper
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