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Storage - Craftsman 486.24515 Operator's Manual

8 h.p. chipper vac

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SHARPENING
OR REPLACING
CHIPPER
BLADES
Disconnect the spark plug wire and move away from
the spark plug.
Remove the access plate by removingtwo hex lock
nuts. See figure 38.
Locate one of the chipperblades in the access plate
opening by rotating the impellerassembly by hand.
Remove the blade using a 3/16" alien wrench on the
outsideofthe blade and a 1/2" wrench on the impel-
ler assembly, inside the housing.
Remove the other blade in the same manner.
Replace or sharpen blades. If sharpening, make
certain to remove an equal amount from each blade.
Reassemble in reverse order.
NOTE: Make certain the blades are reassembled with
the sharp edge facing upward, as viewed from the access
plate opening.
FIGURE 38
HEX
LOCK NUTS
Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.
Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
If stohng in an unventilated or metal storage shed,
coat metal parts with light oil or silicone to prevent
rust.
Store unit in a clean, dry area.
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