7
.
Carefully tilt and support the unit up to provide
access underneath to the nozzle mounting hardware
and impeller. Remove the three shoulder bolts
securing the black plastic lower flail housing to the
lower housing. Refer to Figure 5-8.
Maintaining
Your
Chipper
Shredder
Vacuum
Black Plastic
Nozzle
8
.
.
Tilt top of black plastic lower flail housing toward the
engine to remove.
9
Using a 3/16” allen wrench, remove the flat head cap
screws that hold the chipper blade to the impeller.
These screws are accessible through the opening
created when the chipper chute was removed earlier.
See Figure 5-9.
1
0. The nuts on the flat head cap screws can be
reached from underneath using a 1/2-inch socket,
universal, and extension. See Figure 5-10.
11. Replace or sharpen chipper blade. The blade can be
sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel.
Shoulder Screws
Figure 5-8
WARNING: The chipper blade is sharp.
When sharpening blade, wear leather
work gloves to protect your hands and
follow the original angle of grind.
12.
Reassembleopposite orderbyandperformingmanner theof removal.previous steps in the
Flat Head Cap Screws
NOTE: Tighten blade screws to 210 - 250 in-lbs. Make
certain chipper blade is reassembled with the sharp edge
facing upward.
WARNING
Off Season Storage
The chipper blade is
sharp. When sharp-
ening blade, wear
•
When storing the chipper/shredder vacuum in an
unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the non-painted surfaces. Using
a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially
any springs, bearings, and cables.
Chipper Blade
leather work gloves
to protect your hands
and follow the origi-
nal angle of grind.
•
Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equip-
ment.
Figure 5-9
•
•
Follow lubrication recommendations.
Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
•
Store equipment in a clean, dry area. Do not store
in an area where equipment is present that may use
a pilot light or has a component that can create a
spark.
Impeller
Nuts
Figure 5-10
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