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CHIPPER / SHREDDER Model CS312 Starting Serial No. 1001 CHIPPER / SHREDDER BLOWER Model CS313 Starting Serial No. 1001 Owner/Operator's Manual & Illustrated Parts List CAUTION Avoid injuries. Read and understand Operator’s manual before operating tractor or equipment. It contains instructions for safe operation.
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Date of Purchase: Month ________________Day____________________Year _______________ Dealer Name _________________________Phone__________________ Serial Number ________________________ Model Number ________________________ ALWAYS GIVE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER WHEN ORDERING SERVICE PARTS STEINER TURF EQUIPMENT, INC. 289 N. Kurzen Rd., P.O. Box 504 Dalton, Ohio 44618 Telephone: (330) 828-0200 FAX: (330) 828-1008...
1 Description The Steiner Chipper/Shredder is designed to grind, shred, and chip a variety of materials into a use- able processed material to enrich, beautify and landscape. Mounted on the front of the Steiner 4-wheel drive articulated frame tractor enables the chipper/shredder to be used in a variety of locations.
SAFETY section 2 ATTENTION: This symbol ATTENTION: Your safety identifies potential health and the safety of others is and safety hazards. It involved. marks safety precautions. BE ALERT! SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS DANGER- Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
SAFETY section 2 Safety Operating Instructions 1. Wear safety glasses at all times while operating the machine. 2. The operator should also wear heavy boots, gloves and other ade- quate clothing to protect himself from branches and other sharp or harmful objects.
Section 3 Mounting Instructions The chipper/shredder should be used only on the Steiner 420, 425 and 525 power units equipped with the required chipper/shredder electrical outlet. (This electrical outlet is shipped with each chip- per/shredder. See Section 7 for electrical outlet installation.) NOTE: The PTO drive line is subject to shock loads while using the chipper/shredder.
OPERATION Section 4 Operating Precautions This chipper/shredder is designed and tested to offer reasonably safe service, however, failure to operate it in accordance with the following instructions may result in personal injury or death. Operating Instructions 1. Mount the chipper/shredder according to instructions in Section 3.1. A rear weight bar with 4 weights is recommended.
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OPERATION Section 4.2 Shredding Instructions Chipping Instructions 1. Place material to be shredded (leaves, garden 1. Select limbs that are up to 4 inches in diameter. debris, sticks and branches up to 1-1/2" Trim side branches that do not fit into the diameter and 24"...
SERVICE section 5 SERVICE SCHEDULE Daily: • Check for any signs of loose bolts and tighten as needed. • Check chipper knives and sharpen or adjust as needed. (See Page 5-2) 25 Hour: • In addition to daily service, remove belt shields and check drive belts for wear or cracking. Replace if worn.
SERVICE section 5 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING KNIFE CLEARANCE Before inspecting or servicing any part of the The chipper knife should clear the chipping block machine, disengage PTO and make sure all by 1/8 inch.(See Figure B) To adjust the knife moving parts have come to a complete stop.
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SERVICE section 5 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Before inspecting or servicing any part of the machine, disengage PTO and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop. The chipping knives and shredding sections are sharp! Use care when working on machine to avoid injury.
SERVICE section 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM: Rotor stops or engine stalls. Possible Cause Remedy 1. Obstructed discharge. 1. Use branch or similar object to clear discharge. 2. Plugged rotor. 2. Clear rotor. (See Section 5.3) SYMPTOM: Hard to feed chipper or excessive power needed to chip. Possible Cause Remedy 1.
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Chipper/Shredder Blower Parts ..Figure 4 ..... . 6-8 ALWAYS GIVE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER WHEN ORDERING SERVICE PARTS. Model CS312 begins with Serial Number 1001 Model CS313 begins with Serial Number 1001...
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PARTS section 6 Hitch and Drive Parts Figure 1 rev 8/98 6 - 2 09-282C...
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PARTS section 6 Parts List for Figure 1 Part no. Description Quantity 83-2TB124 Pulley, 2-groove 12-3/4 diameter 81-B054 Belt, B54 83-Q124 Bushing, Q1 x 1-1/2 85-K0612 Key, 3/8 x 1-1/2 99-K26 Flange Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 00-093 Decal, Warning Read Owner's Manual 60-576 Shield, Belt 92-08...
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PARTS section 6 Frame Parts Figure 2 rev 5/00 6 - 4 09-282C...
ASSEMBLY section 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH OUTLET ON MODEL 420 Model 420 (Serial No. 1001 -- 2999) Model 420 (Serial No. 3000 -- 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. On model 420 with Onan engine, mount the 2.
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ASSEMBLY section 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH OUTLET ON MODEL 425 Model 425 Tractors without electric clutch: Model 425 Tractors with electric clutch: 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Mount the Electrical outlet on the right side of 2.
ASSEMBLY section 7 Typical Emergency Stop Switch Wiring Diagram Two wiring harnesses are shipped with each Chipper/Shredder to adapt to the following tractors: Model 420 and 425 Tractors without electric clutch Part No. Description 30-174 Harness with 44" black and brown wires,...and 20" white wire. Model 425 Tractors with electric clutch Part No.
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ASSEMBLY section 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH OUTLET ON MODEL 525 Diagram No. 2 for Model 525 Tractors w/o 2 Second Delay (before serial no. 1197) Model 525 Tractors: 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 7. Check the wiring diagram and snap the 5 inch brown seat switch wire in the relay bulk 2.
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ASSEMBLY section 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHIPPER/SHREDDER WIRE HARNESS ON MODEL 525 EQUIPPED WITH 2 SECOND DELAY RELAY Wiring Diagram for Model 525 Tractors w/2 Second Delay (after serial number 1197) 9. Install the supplied black wire (approx. 11” long) Model 525 Tractors: to the new relay plug so that it will connect with the #85 terminal of the new relay.
ASSEMBLY section 7 Assembly Instructions for: MODEL CS313 CHIPPER / SHREDDER BLOWER Refer to Section 6 Parts Drawing for Identification of Parts. 1. Remove hinge pin (Fig. 4, Ref. 1) and remove discharge chute. 2. Remove the end cap from the rotor shaft.
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