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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Information……………………… 3 Safety symbols………………………….. 4 Assembly………………………………... 6 Pre-operation / Starting…………………. 7 Operation……………………………….. 11 Maintenance……………………………. 12 Storage…………………………………… 17 Troubleshooting………………………….. 18 Parts drawings……………………………..19 Parts list by number………………………..23 Notes……………………………………….24... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Unit. Failure to follow the instructions or modify the equipment can result in personal injury. Thank you for purchasing the BlueBird chipper. It will allow you to clean up yards of branches and twigs up to 4 inches. Please become familiar with the unit before operating. -
Page 4: Safety Symbols
Safety symbols used on equipment Danger: this machine must be operated in a safe manner ac- cording to the directions in the manual. Failure to observe the instructions or modify or use the machine when repair is needed could result in serious injury or death. As with any power equipment caution should be observed! Read the safety and operating manual: read and under- stand this manual before operating this equipment. - Page 5 Safety symbols used on equipment continued: Disconnect spark plug and read manual before servic- ing the equipment Warning: Do not get in the path of discharge de- bris, it could cause injury. Warning : Rotating blades! Do not insert body parts into the chutes or open- ings including inlet hopper.
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Page 6: Assembly
Assembly The crate is held down by four clips, two on each end. Lift off the shipping crate and remove straps holding down the unit to the pallet. The tamping rod is located in a box along with the small output chute ( do not discard). A wrench is included for changing blades. - Page 7 Assembly Installing Bracket to retain intake chute The bracket may already be installed on unit, this is to prevent from being lost. Remove before installing intake chute then follow directions. The bracket can only be installed after installing the intake chute Install intake chute on unit.
- Page 8 Assembly Unit with both chutes installed Wiring hookup Remove top two bolts on rear cover and loosen the lower ones. Pivot the cover down exposing the wire connector. _ _ _ _...
- Page 9 Assembly Install wire from chute through the hole in left side of frame. Plug connectors together and replace the cover and tighten the bolts _ _ _ _ Latch both chutes by engaging in the chute, then turning the latch, then folding up the latch Open latch Engaged latch...
- Page 10 Assembly There is a drawbar that can be attached to so the unit can be pulled by a garden tractor or ATV. This can only be used off road and is not for over the road use. DO NOT USE A CAR OR TRUCK TO PULL THIS UNIT! Tow bar assembly if applicable: Install bracket in drum housing in holes provided with associated hardware.
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Page 11: Pre-Operation / Starting
Pre-operation Read and understand this manual before operation! Never fuel the unit or run the unit in an enclosed space. Residual gas fumes could be ignit- • ed by a water heater or furnace in a garage. Gas fumes are very flammable and you should change clothes if some is spilled on you. -
Page 12: Operation
Operation Attention! The stop button will kill the engine if the situation arises that needs the unit off immediately! Located on top of Intake chute This machine is designed to chipping small branches. Any other use is not intended. • The customer is responsible for third parties and any damage to their property. -
Page 13: Maintenance
Maintenance When performing any maintenance on this unit, spark plug wire must be disconnected and placed away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting! Servicing the blade: Turn off engine and remove spark plug wire. • After removing make sure the plug wire is not laying near the spark plug! Rotate the drum until the blade is visible like the above photo. - Page 14 Maintenance Belt replacement and Adjustment: Remove the 4 bolts from the shroud ( two on each side) • Loosen (4) engine plate hold down bolts (not the engine bolts ). • Loosen tensioning bolts and move engine plate to remove belt. •...
- Page 15 Maintenance Clean air filter after 15-25 hrs of use or at least once a season. • The filter is easy to clean and the inside filter should last 100 hours. Check more often if you are in dusty conditions. The air cleaner captures large debris for easy disposal.
- Page 16 Maintenance Pulley removal and installation When replacing the pulley you will have to loosen the belt tension on the engine mounting bracket (see picture below, 4 bolts). On some units the tilting the whole en- gine plate is easier to remove the belts Remove the bolts on the old bushing and insert back into the threaded holes on the bushing.
- Page 17 Maintenance Blade to Block adjustment: This adjustment is only necessary if you replace the cutting block, nor- mal blade replacement does not require resetting the block. Gap between blade and block should be between .040 and .050 inches. Use a feeler gauge to measure.
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Page 18: Storage
Storage Some pieces of power equipment are used seasonally. This can cause prob- • lems due to the fact fuel has a limited shelf life. It is very hard to remove all fuel from a carburetor so it is recommended to add •... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Do not pull rope if you feel it is locked up, clean out debris from hopper, then try again. Clearing a clogged intake chute: When performing any maintenance on this unit, spark plug wire must be disconnected and located away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting! Wear gloves when working in blade area! Loosen the clamps and ro-... - Page 20 _ _ _ _...
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- Page 24 1259 2043 Not shown Wiring Harness............577122296 Switches on intake and exit chutes......539020017...
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Page 25: Notes
Notes: _ _ _ _ BlueBird Turf Products 68 S Squirrel Rd Manual # 160 120939 RT2 1/16/19 Auburn Hills MI 48326...
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our belts keep braking and or come off on every use, on the 4" chipper what can i do.