EarthQuake 14267 - Manual (Page 17)

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Operator’s Manual
Chipper/Shredders
Clean Debris from Engine & Chipper
Service Interval: Before each use and every 100 hours.
The engine requires air flow to cool itself and for
combustion. Before each use, clean any debris from the
unit especially from around the air shroud intake, air filter,
and muffler. Every 100 hours, remove the engine air shroud
and clean out any debris from the engine cooling fins (SEE
FIGURE 10). We recommend having this service performed
by an authorized dealer.
Inspect / Rotate Shredding Hammers
Service Interval: Every 25 Hours, or As Necessary
The shredding hammers of this unit can be rotated to
provide a new cutting surface as required. The triangular
hammers can be rotated twice, then flipped over for a total
of 6 sharp cutting surfaces. The J-hammers can be flipped
over once. To inspect the shredding hammers:
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from
the spark plug.
2. Remove the small circular access panel (B) from the back
of the shredder housing. SEE FIGURE 11
3. Inspect the cutting edges of the triangular hammers (A)
and J-hammers (A). SEE FIGURES 11 AND 12
To rotate or replace the shredding hammers, see the
Troubleshooting and Repair section.
FIGURE 11
A. J-Hammer Wear Area
B. Access Panel
A
FIGURE 10 - Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Fins
FIGURE 12
A. Triangular Hammer Wear Area
fins
A
B
WARNING
AMPUTATION HAZARD. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING, ALWAYS DISCONNECT
THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND SECURE IT AWAY FROM
THE SPARK PLUG WHEN SERVICING THE UNIT.
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL
STARTING, ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE AND SECURE IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG
WHEN SERVICING THE UNIT.