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- Page 1 WARRANTY Operator’s Manual www. mechmaxx.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
KNIFE AND WEAR PLATE INSPECTION MAINTAINING YOUR MACHINE KNIFE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT UNPACHING THE CONTAINER BELT ADJUSTMENT CONTENTS SUPPLIED BELT REPLACEMENT TO-SCALE HARDWARE CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH TECH TIPS ASSEMBLY STORAGE ELECTRIC LOCK TROUBLESHOOTING FEEDING CHUTE LOWER DISCHARGING CHUTE www. mechmaxx.com TABLE OF CONTENTS... -
Page 4: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model PGS1500 Engine Ducar Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, air-cooled, OHV Engine Displacement 420cc Horsepower 15hp Start E-start Cutting method Drum Chipping Dia. 5 in Reduction ratio 20:1 Knives Nos. 2 x blade; 1 x anvil Drive Dual V-belt... -
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. 12cm 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 Electric lock Feeding chute Tow bar base Tow bar Verify all component and hardware quantities are correct prior to assembling the Wood chipper. www. mechmaxx.com CONTENTS SUPPLIED... -
Page 12: To-Scale Hardware
Hardware graphics are printed at 1:1 scale for ease of identification. Simply place the hardware over the image in the tables to verify it is the correct size. Hex lock Flat washer nut M10 Flat washer Hex bolt M6 X 12mm Hex bolt Spring washer M8 X 16mm Hex bolt M8 X 20mm www. mechmaxx.com TO-SCALE HARDWARE... -
Page 13: Assembly
Align the Tow bar base with the Chassis mounting hole. Secure with Flat washer 10 and Lock nut M10(see Figure Figure 2 Hex bolt M8 X 20mm Spring washer 8 Hex lock nut M10 Flat washer 8 Flat washer 10 www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY... -
Page 14: Tow Bar
Place the Tow bar value in the Tow bar base and align the holes. It was first Fixed with aFixed pin and then fixed with an O type pin. Note: Install in 1.2.3 sequence. Fixed pin O type pin www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY... -
Page 15: Know Your Machine
KNOW YOUR MACHINE Deflector Deflector Lever Feed chute Engine Handrial Coupler Emergency Stop 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...
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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. If adjustment is necessary, correct alignment by moving rotor pulley in or out on the rotor shaft. Do not make adjustment bymoving the clutch on the engine shaft. Replace belt guard. www. mechmaxx.com MAINTENANCE... -
Page 23: Belt Replacement
At engine start-up, the engine of your chipper operates under no load until approximately 1000-1200 RPM'S at which speed the centrifugal clutch engages and begins driving the rotor. Proper rotor speed is 2200 RPM +/ - 200 RPM when engine is at full RPM. www. mechmaxx.com MAINTENANCE... -
Page 24: 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 25: 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 26 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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