MechMaxx GS650 Operator's Manual

Wood chipper

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  • Page 1 WARRANTY Operator’s Manual www. mechmaxx.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GREASE THE OUTSIDE BEARING MACHINE USE AND CARE GREASE THE INSIDE BEARING MAINTAINING YOUR MACHINE KNIFE AND WEAR PLATE INSPECTION UNPACHING THE CONTAINER KNIFE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT CONTENTS SUPPLIED STORAGE TO-SCALE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING ASSEMBLY AXLE WHEELS BASE FOOT www. mechmaxx.com TABLE OF CONTENTS...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model GS650 Engine Honda Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, air-cooled, OHV Engine Displacement 200cc Start Recoil Cutting method Drum Chipping Dia. 4 in Reduction ratio 20:1 Knives Nos. 2 x blade, 1 x anvil Drive Dual V-belt Clutch...
  • Page 5: Safety Signs

    SAFETY SIGNS The rating plate on your machine may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instruc- tions on its use. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY SIGNS...
  • Page 6: Safety

    Protect eyes, face, and head from objects that may be the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. thrown from the unit. Always wear safety goggles or Vibration is generally a warning sign of trouble. safety glasses with side shields when operating. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
  • Page 7: Engine Safety

    If it becomes necessary wipe up spilled fuel. Never operate the unit without the to push materials to the chipper hopper, use a small-di- fuel cap securely in place. ameter stick, not your hands. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
  • Page 8: Feeding Materials

    After becoming familiar with the machine,prune to the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe suit its capabilities. operating speed of the engine. Do not run the engine at a high speed when youare not working. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
  • Page 9: Maintaining Your Machine

    Parts that are broken or worn down that may affect the machine's operation.If damage or worn parts are identify, they should be repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
  • Page 10: Unpaching The Container

    UNPACHING THE CONTAINER Use scissors or a knife to cut and remove the straps. Remove the wooden plate in the top. At least two people hold up the package and move it from the top. www. mechmaxx.com UNPACHING THE CONTAINER...
  • Page 11: Contents Supplied

    Your Wood chipper comes partially assembled and contains the following: Lower discharging chute Engine and base frame Axis In-feeding chute Wheels Tow bar Support feet Verify all component and hardware quantities are correct prior to assembling the Wood chipper. www. mechmaxx.com CONTENTS SUPPLIED...
  • Page 12: To-Scale Hardware

    Hex lock Flat washer nut M10 Flat washer Hex lock nut M14 Flat washer Hex bolt M8 X 30mm Spring washer Hex bolt M10 X 25mm Hex bolt M10 X 80mm www. mechmaxx.com TO-SCALE HARDWARE...
  • Page 13: Assembly

    Attach the Lower discharging chute to the base frame with M8 × 30 hex bolts, spring washers 8 and flat wash- ers 8 .(see Figure 4) Figure 2 Hex lock nut M14 Figure 4 Flat washer 14 www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 14: Tow Bar

    Tow bar Attach the Tow bar to the basic frame using M10x25 hex bolts, M10 lock nuts and pad 10(see Figure 3). Figure 6 Figure 5 Hex lock nut M10 Hex bolt M10 X 25mm Flat washer 10 www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 15: Know Your Machine

    KNOW YOUR MACHINE Deflector Deflector Lever Engine Emergency Stop Feed chute Wheels www. mechmaxx.com KNOW YOUR MACHINE...
  • Page 16 Recoil Starter Handle Throttle Control Choke Control Fuel Shut-Off Valve www. mechmaxx.com KNOW YOUR MACHINE...
  • Page 17: Operation

    1. The engine must be off and allowed to cool at least two minutes before adding fuel. 2. Remove the fuel filler cap and fill the tank. (See engine manual for fuel capacity, fuel recommendation, and location of fuel cap.) www. mechmaxx.com OPERATION...
  • Page 18: Operating

    If any stringy material wraps around the rotor shaft, remove it before it works its way into the bearing. www. mechmaxx.com OPERATION...
  • Page 19: Idle Speed

    Set the throttle control lever to the SLOW position to reduce stress on the engine when chipping is not being performed.Lowering the engine speed will help extend the life of the engine, as well as conserve fuel and reduce noise level. www. mechmaxx.com OPERATION...
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Check knife to wear plate gap Check belt tension and condition 1 time 1 hour Check tire pressure Change engine oil 1 time 5 hours Inspect or replace drive belt Inspect or replace spark plug Inspect or replace air filter and precleaner www. mechmaxx.com MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 21: Grease The Outside Bearing

    2. Slide down the fixing plate under the lock nut. is operating at full efficiency. Using dull knives or a round- ed wear plate will decrease performance and cause excessive vibration that will damage the machine and make chipping difficult for the operator. www. mechmaxx.com MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 22: Knife Removal And Replacement

    2. Remove the discharge chute. 3. Rotate the cutting disc until the blade can be seen from the feed hopper side. 4 . Remove the bolts, nuts that fix the blade. Be careful and wear gloves when working near the knives. www. mechmaxx.com MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 23: Storage

    6. Store your chipper shredder in an upright position in a clean, dry building with good ventilation. Do not store your chipper shredder with fuel in a non-ventilated area where fuel fumes could reach flames, sparks, pilot lights or any ignition sources. Use only approved fuel containers. www. mechmaxx.com STORAGE...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    4.Remove any built-up debris and turn engine is running 4.Cutting disk is jammed by cutting disk with a wooden stick to be debris from the feed hopper and sure it turns freely discharge chute 5.Clean out debris 5.Discharge chute is clogged www. mechmaxx.com TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 25 Chipper Knives are The gap between the knives and wear Adjust the gap hitting the wear plate plate is set incorrectly The machine's wheels Low tire pressure Add air to tires track left or right while being towed www. mechmaxx.com TROUBLESHOOTING...
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