Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 127)

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4-5.10 Removing the Flail Screen. If the discharge
area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen
and clean areas as follows.
1. Stop the engine. Make certain the chipper-vac-
uum has come to a complete stop. Disconnect
the spark plug wire before unclogging the dis-
charge chute.
2. Remove the vacuum bag from the unit.
3. Remove the four self-tapping screws from the
bottom of the discharge chute, and the hex
bolt, flat washer and hex nut from the top.
Remove the discharge chute assembly. See
Figure 4-32.
4. Remove the two hex bolts and hex nuts which
extend through the housing. Lift the flail screen
from inside the housing. See Figure 4-33.
5. Clean the screen by scraping or washing with
water. Reinstall the screen.
NOTE
Be certain to reassemble the flail screen with
the curved side down as shown in Figure 4-33.
4-5.11 Sharpening or Replacing Chipper Blades.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move
away from the spark plug.
2. Remove the flail screen as previously
instructed.
3. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of
the engine by removing the two self-tapping
screws. See Figure 4-34.
4. Remove the access plate by removing two hex
lock nuts. See Figure 4-35.
5. Locate one of the chipper blades in the access
plate opening by rotating the impeller assem-
bly by hand. Remove the blade using a 3/16
inch allen wrench on the outside of the blade
and 1/2 inch wrench on the impeller assembly,
inside the housing.
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