Predator Engines 60599 Owner's Manual page 10

5. Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine loosely and pull
it slowly several times to allow the gasoline to flow into
the Engine's carburetor. Then pull the Starter Handle
gently until resistance is felt. Allow Cable to retract fully
and then pull it quickly. Repeat until the engine starts.
Note: Do not let the Starter Handle snap back against the engine.
Hold it as it recoils so it doesn't hit the engine.
6. Allow the Engine to run for several seconds.
Then, if the Choke lever is in the CHOKE position,
move the Choke Lever very slowly to its RUN position.
Note: Moving the Choke Lever too fast could stall the engine.
IMpORTANT: Allow the engine to run at no load for five minutes after each start‑up so that the engine can stabilize.
7. Adjust the Throttle as needed.
8. Break-in period:
a. Breaking‑in the engine will help to ensure proper equipment and engine operation.
b. The operational break‑in period will last about 3 hours of use. During this period:
• Do not apply a heavy load to the equipment.
• Do not operate the engine at its maximum speed.
c. The maintenance break‑in period will last about 20 hours of use. After this period:
• Change the engine oil.
Under normal operating conditions subsequent maintenance follows the
schedule explained in the Maintenance section on page 12.
Chipping and Shredding
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Do not force the Chipper/Shredder. Branches cannot be
thicker than 3/8" for Hopper and branches cannot be thicker than 1-1/4" for Chipper Chute.
Do not force branches into machine. The Chipper/Shredder is designed to draw material at the proper rate.
Never use your hands to feed material directly into the Shredder.
If needed, use a stick to push the material into the Shredder.
1. Without putting your hands into Shredder (on top), slowly drop material into the Hopper
(one branch at a time). The machine will pull the material in automatically.
2. The Chipper is located on the side of the unit;
only feed one branch in at a time.
3. Material discharges from bottom of Chipper/Shredder. Stand clear to avoid shredded debris.
4. Do not allow processed material to build‑up in the discharge zone.
This may prevent proper discharge and can result in kickback of material.
Note: Should Chipper/Shredder jam during use, immediately turn off the Engine.
Wait until the machine completely stops. Disconnect the Spark Plug. Clear the jam in the
machine by shifting the material with a long stick. Then, resume operation.
Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882.
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CHOKE RUN
Hopper
3/8" thick branches
Chipper
Chute
1-1/4" thick
branches
max.
ITEM 60599
max.