White Outdoor 315B User's Manual
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1. down the cable at the cable bracket as needed See figure 5B Tighten both hex nuts when correct adjust FIGURE 6 ment is reached Straps on Upper Handie OPERATION CONTROLS See figure 7 SHIFT LEVER The shift lever may be moved into one of eight posi tions Run engine with throttle in the fast position Use the shift lever to determine ground speed Forward one of six speeds Position number one 1 is the slowest Position number six 6 is the fastest Reverse two reverse speeds R all the way to the right is the faster of the two DRIVE CLUTCH HANDLE Squeezing the drive clutch handle against the upper handle engages the wheel drive Release the drive clutch handle to stop the forward drive FIGURE 7 GAS AND OIL FILL UP Service the engine with gasoline and oll as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your chipper vacuum Read Instructions carefully NOTE Your chipper vacuum is shipped without oil however a small amount of oil may be present from the factory Do not overfill WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or while engine is hot Do not smoke when filling fuel tank TO START ENGINE IMPORTANT If unit shows any sign of motion with the clutch handle disengaged shut engine off immedi ately Readjust as instructed in the Final Adjustments section of the Assembly Instructions 1 Attach spark plug wire to spark plug 2 Make ce2. above please contact your nearest authorized service dealer 11 Connect wire to spark plug Fill tank with clean fresh fuel Open fuel shut off valve Clean adjust gap or replace Connect and tighten spark plug wire Move choke lever to OFF position Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Adjust carburetor Service air cleaner t Adjust carburetor t Fill crankcase with proper oil Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and nuts Make all necessary repairs If vibration continues have unit serviced by an authorized service dealer Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Clean flail screen and inside of housing See Maintenance section of this manual Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Remove lodged object Empty bag Sharpen or replace chipper blades Model 315B PART PART NO DESCRIPTION CACA DESCRIPTION QTY 1539 019 PUSHNUT 647 0019 CONTROL ASSY 649 0008 HANDLE ASSY UPPER 649 0012 HANDLE ASSY LOWER 681 0076 ASSY SHIFT 710 0116 SCREW HEX 710 0380 SCREW HEX 710 0621 SCREW HEX 710 0896 SCREW HEX 710 3008 SCREW HEX 711 0677 FERRULE 711 0737 PIN STUD 712 0116 NUT HEX LOCK 712 3004A NUT HEX LOCK 714 0104 PIN COTTER COLOR CODES 788 0637 B
3. any part of your body or clothing near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge open ing at all times Never insert your hands or any part of your body or clothing into the nozzle chipper chute or discharge opening as the rotating impeller can cause serious injury If it is necessary for any reason to unclog the feed intake or discharge openings or to inspect or repair any part of the machine where a moving part can come in contact with your body or clothing stop the machine allow it to cool disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the spark plug before attempting to unclog inspect or repair Never operate unit without vacuum bag and discharge chute properly affixed to unit Large zippered end of bag must be closed to prevent objects from being blown out serious Injury or death gt a o operator can result in serious inj and throwing objects Failure to SA THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR POWER CHIPPER VACUUM FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL A HEED TS WARNING 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 21 T FE OPERATION PRACTICES 9 fingers and hands rve
4. engine is running 9 carburetor keep clear of all mov ing parts Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to com pensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load Do not make unnecessary adjustments Factory settings are satisfactory for most applications and conditions If adjustment is needed refer to the separate engine manual packed with your chipper vacuum NOTE A dirty air cleaner will cause engine to run rough Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to the carburetor before adjusting carburetor CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT To adjust the clutch cable refer to the Final Adjustment section of Assembly Instructions SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT If the shift rod needs adjustment to obtain forward reverse correctly proceed as follows See figure 11 1 Remove the bag from the unit 2 Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the upper end of the shift rod Pull the ferrule out of the hole in the shift lever Make certain wave washer remains in place on the ferrule 3 Place the shift lever in 6th position all the way to the left 4 Push down on the shift rod Thread the ferrule up or down the shift rod until the ferrule lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever 5 Secure ferrule to shift lever with flat washer and hairpin clip Shift Lever Halrpin Clip Flat Washer FIGURE 11 MAINTENANCE WARNING Always stop engine an
5. the following safety instructions could result in 3 Never operate unit without either the inlet nozzle or optional hose attachment property affixed to unit These devices shield the operator from accidental contact with the rotating impeller Never attempt to convert the unit from nozzle to hose mode or vice versa with the engine running 4 Never attempt to remove or empty vacuum bag when engine is running Shut the engine off and wait for the impeller to come to a complete stop before removing the bag The impeller con tinues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off Never place any part of the body in the impeller area until you are sure the impeller has stopped rotating 5 pra all guards and safety devices in place and operating prop 6 Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and result in kick back from the chipper chute 7 Keep your face and body back from chipper chute to avoid accidental bounce back of any material 8 If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration immediately stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug Allow the machine to stop and take the following steps Inspect for damage Repair or replace any damaged parts Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure con
6. 4T 2 717 1437 GEAR DIFFERENTIAL 10 2 719 0333 HOUSING DIFFERENTIAL RH 1 719 0334 HOUSING DIFFERENTIAL LH 1 748 0383 BEARING FLANGE 2 737 0300 GREASE 10 SEALANT LOCTITE 5699 SCREW HEX NUT HEX LOCK FLANGE CLAMP HOSE HOSE FUEL LINE 8 CAP FUEL TANK FUEL 1 GALLON CABLE TIE NOT SHOWN 4 THE WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS CUSTOMER CARE TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two years from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America its possessions and territories White Outdoor Products Company will at its option repair or replace for the original pur chaser free of charge any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship This warranty covers units which have been operated and main tained in accordance with the owner s instructions furnished with the unit and which have not been subject to misuse abuse neglect accident improper Unrrs EXPORTED OUT OF THE UNITED STATES White Outdoor Products Company does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of America its possessions and territories except those sold through White Outdoor Products OTHER WARRANTIES 1 The engine or component parts thereof carry separate from their manufacturers Please ninety day consum warranty clause peral use is subject to the terms listed above andi 35 covered for a for a 90 days from the Cal 2 Be
7. 711 1028 SHAFT JACK 712 0241 NUT HEX 712 0711 NUT HEX JAM 712 3004A NUT HEX FLANGE LOCK COLOR CODES 788 0637 BLACK 788 0662 OYSTER GRAY 28 736 0119 WASHER LOCK 29 736 0160 WASHER FLAT 30 736 0267 WASHER FLAT 31 736 0287 WASHER FLAT 32 736 3089 WASHER FLAT 33 738 0908 BOLT IDLER 34 741 0563 BEARING BALL 35 748 0382 SPACER 750 0351 SLEEVE 37 750 0978 SPACER 38 750 0979 SPACER 39 750 0980 SPACER 40 750 0981 SPACER 41 781 0612 COVER FRAME 42 784 5590 BRACKET SHIFT o DESCRIPTION 634 0100 WHEEL ASSY COMPLETE 4 X 10 634 0101 ASSY COMPLETE 734 1598 TIRE PNEUMATIC 4 10 711 1017 PIN CLEVIS 712 3005 NUT HEX FLANGE 714 0104 731 0981 734 1793 WHEEL 2 X 8 738 0213 SCREW SHOULDER 734 0255 VALVE STEM PR 17 Model 315 DESCRIPTION 618 0168 DIFFERENTIAL ASSY COMPLETE 1 2 710 1206 SCREW HEX 4 3 1711 1035 SHAFT CROSS 1 4 711 1037 AXLE SHAFT 10 95 LONG 1 5 711 1038 AXLE SHAFT 9 82 LONG 1 6 713 0445 SPROCKET 22 T 1 7 716 0232 RING RETAINING 2 PER AXLE 4 8 717 1358 GEAR DIFFERENTIAL 1
8. A OUTDOOR POWER 8 H P CHIPPER VACUUM Model 315B WARNING This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the Califomia Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the Service Department of White Outdoor Products Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 770 8848 IMPORTANT DANGER 1 GENERAL OPERATION 1 Read this owner s guide carefully in its entirety before attempt ing to assemble this machine Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before opera tion Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before operating it Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts Your chipper vacuum is a powerful tool not a plaything Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times Your unit has been designed to perfor
9. HEX LOCK FLANGE ADAPTER MOUNTING COVER BELT SPRING TORSION WASHER LOCK BOLT IDLER V BELT IDLER FLAT PULLEY BRACKET IDLER PIVOT BRACKET IDLER AAA AAN A 9 COLOR CODES 788 0637 BLACK 788 0662 OYSTER GRAY DESCRIPTION BRKT ASSY WHEEL PIVOT SCREW HEX SCREW MACHINE PAN HD SCREW HEX FERRULE ADJUSTABLE NUT HEX FLANGE NUT HEX FLANGE LOCK PIN COTTER RING E KNOB PLASTIC WASHER BELL WASHER FLAT WASHER FLAT SCREW SHOULDER ROD ADJUSTABLE SPACER BRACKET HEIGHT ADJ A Y PAS NANA COLOR CODES 788 0637 BLACK 788 0662 OYSTER GRAY 15 Model 315B 16 Model 315B DESCRIPTION 618 0063 BEARING ASSY FRICTION WHEEL 618 0168 DIFFERENTIAL ASSY 656 0009 DISC FRICTION WHEEL DESCRIPTION 713 0330 SPROCKET amp HUB 21 713 0374 CHAIN 22 1713 0415 SPROCKET 11T 23 714 0474 PIN COTTER ASSY COMP 1 24 716 0102 RING SNAP 756 0564 DISC FRICTION WHEEL 25 716 0185 RING SNAP 738 0865 BOLT SHOULDER 26 732 0264 SPRING EXTENSION 741 0600 BEARING BALL 27 736 0105 WASHER BELL 681 0055 BRACKET ASSY SUPPORT 681 0058 BRACKET ASSY AXLE 681 0069 SHAFT ASSY SHIFT 681 0072 ARM ASSY SHIFT 681 0073 FRAME ASSY 684 0042 WHEEL ASSY FRICTION 710 0502A SCREW HEX SELF TAP 710 0653 SCREW HEX WASHER 710 0788 SCREW HEX WASHER 710 0896 SCREW HEX 710 3008 SCREW HEX 711 1026 SHAFT HEX
10. LACK 788 0662 OYSTER GRAY 12 16 KNOB SHIFT CABLE TIE WASHER RUBBER WASHER FLAT WASHER FLAT WASHER SPRING WASHER SADDLE SCREW SHOULDER NUT SHOULDER BEARING FLANGE PLASTIC CABLE CLUTCH ROD SHIFT COVER SHIFT HANDLE SHIFT dl ds pS SE Y PS O Model 315B HOUSING ASSY INNER HOUSING ASSY OUTER SCREW HEX SCREW HEX SELF TAP SCREW HEX SCREW HEX NUT HEX LOCK KNOB NUT HEX LOCK NUT HEX GR 5 SCREEN WASHER LOCK WASHER BELL BLADE FLAIL HOUSING BLADE FLAIL HOUSING COVER CHIPPER 2 00 M M 781 0627 1 CHUTE ASSEMBLY SCREW HEX NUT LOCK CHUTE CHIPPER UPPER BRACKET SUPPORT COLOR CODES 788 0637 BLACK 788 0662 OYSTER GRAY 13 Model 315 DESCRIPTION 681 0078 IMPELLER ASSY INCL NOS 2 THRU 12 710 1273 SCREW HEX 736 0217 WASHER LOCK 736 0247 WASHER FLAT 681 0078 IMPELLER ASSY 711 0833A PIN CLEVIS 710 1054 SCREW FLAT HEAD 712 0411 NUT HEX LOCK 715 0249 PIN ROLL SPRING 719 0329 BLADE FLAIL 736 0119 WASHER LOCK 742 0544 BLADE CHIPPER PART NO DESCRIPTION 631 0028 NOZZLE ASSY VACUUM 731 1573 CHUTE DISCHARGE 764 0472 BAG VACUUM COLOR CODES 788 0637 BLACK 788 0662 OYSTER GRAY 14 Model 315B DESCRIPTION SCREW HEX SCREW HEX SCREW HEX NUT HEX SHOULDER NUT HEX LOCK NUT
11. ar purpo disclaime in their entire this warranty pro medy of White is White Outdoor THE STATES LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which Sg vary from state to state Certain disclaimers are not allowed in some states and therefore they may not apply to you under all circumstances Note This warranty does not cover set up routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake adjustments Nor does this warranty cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use exposure 5 2 OUTDOOR PRODUCTS The Pursu t of value VVHITE 7 2 OUTDOOR POWER White Shows the Way The only way to insure the performance of your product is to use original equipment parts and accessories White Outdoor Products designs and engineers quality parts to exacting specifications When you substitute you take a chance on quality reliability safety and per formance Use White Outdoor Products original equip ment parts See your local White Outdoor dealer White Outdoor Products Box 361131 9 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019
12. chipper chute to the hous ing using hardware removed in step 2 Tighten securely Tighten the hardware which holds the support bracket to the upper and lower handle securely 2 End Hole in Drive of Cable Clutch Handle 2 ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLE The clutch cable has been assembled at the factory Loosen the hex nuts at the cable bracket Hook the 7 end of the cable into the drive clutch handle from lt the inside to the outside as shown in figure 5 Cable is Adjust the hex nuts at the cable bracket so there is no Stralght slack in the cable but the cable is NOT tight Do not overtlghten the cable See figure 5 ATTACHING THE BAG Place the four straps on the top of the bag over the handle hooking them weld studs See figure 6 Slip the opening on the bag over the air duct FIGURE 5 assembly Be certain the bag is placed over the flanges on the air duct assembly Squeeze the clamp on the drawstring and pull the drawstring tight Release the clamp INSTALLING THE SHIFT KNOB Thread the shift knob onto the end of the shift lever FINAL ADJUSTMENT To check the clutch adjustment push chipper vacuum backward and forward with the drive clutch handle released It should move freely Engage the drive clutch handle hold against upper handle and try to push chipper vacuum backward and forward The wheels should lock up If adjustment is necessary move the hex nuts up or
13. clogging the discharge 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 12 Discharge Chute Assembly Hex Bolt Flat Washer Hex Nut j if Tapping _ Screws FIGURE 12 4 Remove the two hex bolts and hex nuts which extend through the housing Lift the flail screen from inside the housing See figure 13 Flall Screen Hex Bolts Hex Nuts FIGURE 13 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 13 SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER BLADES Disconnect the spark plug wire and move away from the spark plug 6 Remove the other blade in the same manner Replace or sharpen blades If sharpening make certain to remove an equal amount from each 2 Remove the screen as instructed in the previ blade Reassemble in reverse order ous section NOTE Make certain blades are reassembled with the 3 Remove the plastic beit cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self tapping screws See figure 14 sharp edge facing upward as viewed from the access plate opening CHANGING THE FRICTION WHEEL RUBBER The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 50 hours of op
14. d dis connect spark plug wire before cleaning lubricating or performing any repairs or maintenance LUBRICATION Wheels Rear wheels are provided with light oil bear ings Place a few drops of SAE 30 oil on each bearing once a season ENGINE Refer to the separate engine manual for engine main tenance instructions Maintain engine oll as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Read and follow instructions carefully Service alr cleaner every 25 hours under normal con ditions Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be ser viced To service the air cleaner refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Spark plug replacement is recom mended at the start of each season check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the cooling system blower housing area clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life Be certain to remove all dirt and combustible debris from muffler area REMOVING THE FLAIL SCREEN If the discharge area becomes clogged remove the flail screen and clean area as follows 1 Stop the engine Make certain the chipper vacuum has come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire before un
15. e t he TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY ON coals PARTS WITH NINETY AY NO FAULT PROTECTION normal wear part fat lites will be covered this product for a period piininety days regardless of cause After ninety daysibut within the two year warranty period normaly pareri ties will be covered if caused by de ects in terial or work manship Normal wearyparts argsdefined as belts blades blade adapier amp grass bags rider deck wheels seats subwahrowe s i shoes shaveg and tires Qe components ther amp ject to separate terms as noted below in the No fault ealer your area please check the Yellow Pagesior the customer service department of White Outdoor Products Company Box 361131 Cl veland Ohio 44136 0019 phone 1 800 800 9448 The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written permission has been extended by the service department of White Outdoor Products Company TRANSPORTATION CHARGES Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by White Outdoor Products Company 2 pumps valves com Frei parts thereof are c dii E other warranties expr any implied warranty of particul
16. ect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and thor oughly inspect the unit for any damage Repair damage betore starting and operating unit Do not alter or tamper with the engine s governor setting The govemor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine Over speeding the engine is dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to other moving parts of the machine Check the vacuum bag frequently for wear Replace if worn or damaged Keep vacuum bag free of debris when not in use A WARNING YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT This unit Is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL After assembly service engine with gasoline and oil as Instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit NOTE Reference to right or left hand side of the chipper vacuum is observed from behind the unit In the operating position UNPACKING Remove the chipper vacuum loose parts and literature from the carton Make certain all parts and literature have been removed before the carton is discarded LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON See Figure 1 2 Front Wheels 2 Hub Caps Not Shown 1 Nozzle 1 Chipper Chute 1 Bag 1 Shift Knob Wheel e ATTACHING THE FRONT WHEELS 1 Remove the hex lock nuts and shoulder bolts lt fr
17. een assembled Support Stop Bolt Bracket OFF SEASON STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare your chipper vacuum for storage 1 Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equip ment 2 Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions 3 If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed coat metal parts with a light oil or silicone to prevent rust 4 Store in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Hose Attachment Kit Model 290 005 000 is available as optional equipment Loss of power operation erratic Engine overheats Too much vibration Unit does not discharge Rate of discharge slows considerably or composition of discharged material changes TROUBLE SHOOTING Spark plug wire disconnected Fuel tank empty or stale fuel Fuel shut off valve closed if so equipped Faulty spark plug Spark plug wire loose Unit running on CHOKE Blocked fuel line or stale fuel Water or dirt in fuel system Carburetor out of adjustment Dirty air cleaner Carburetor not adjusted properly Engine oil level low Loose parts or damaged impeller Discharge chute clogged Foreign object lodged impeller Vacuum bag is full Chipper blades dull tRefer to the engine manual packed with your unit NOTE For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed
18. eration and periodically thereafter Replace friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found 1 Drain the gasoline and oil from the chipper vacuum 2 Tip the unit backward so it rests on the handles 3 Remove the frame cover by removing eight self tapping screws from underneath the chipper vac uum See figure 16 4 Remove the gear shaft from the unit by removing the hex bolts lock washers and flat washers from each side of the frame See figure 17 Hold the friction wheel assembly and slide the gear shaft out of the unit toward the right side 5 Remove the six screws from the friction wheel FIQURE 14 assembly three from each side Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the friction 4 Remove the access plate by removing two hex wheel plate lock nuts See figure 15 6 Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the fric tion wheel assembly tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force 7 Slide the friction wheel assembly up onto the shift mechanism then slide the gear shaft back into the unit Reassemble in reverse order 8 Readjust the clutch cable Refer to adjustment section FIGURE 15 5 Locate one of the chipper blades in the access gt plate opening by rotating the impeller assembly by hand Remove the blade using a 3 16 allen wrench on the outside of the blade and 1 2 wrench on the impeller assembly inside the housing FIGURE 16 Frame C
19. is running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion d Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition e Never refuel unit indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area f Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas hot water heater clothes dryer or furnace Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide which is a odor less tasteless and deadly poisonous gas To reduce fire hazard keep engine and muffler free of leaves grass and other debris build up Clean up fuel and oil spillage Allow unit to coo at least 5 minutes before storing Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the impeller and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting Do not use flammable solutions to clean air fitter OWNER S MANUAL SAFETY LABEL gt Ss n 10 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper opera tion regularly After striking a foreign object immediately stop the engine u disconn
20. m two jobs to chip and vacuum vege tation found a normal yard Do not use it for any other pur pose Never alfow children under 16 to operate the unit Children 16 years and older should only operate under close parental supervision Only responsible individuals who are familiar with thasg rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your unit Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Stop the engine when they are in the vicinity of the unit When feeding material into this equipment be extremely care ful that pieces of metal rocks bottles cans or other foreign objects are not included Personal injury or damage to the machine could result Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirt Shirt and slacks that cover the arms and legs and steel toed shoes are recommended Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry and secure hair so it above shoulder tength They can be caught in moving parts Never operate a unit in bare feet sandals or sneakers Wear gloves when feeding material in the chipper chute Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or rugs Do not over reach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Never place your hands or
21. om the front of the wheel brackets See figure 2 2 Place shoulder bolt through wheel and wheel bracket Secure with hex lock nut 3 Attach hub caps to wheels by placing in position Nut against the inner hub of the wheel Press firmly around the center portion of hub cap in a circular motion similar to installing a lid on a round plas 4 f Shoulder tic container The hub caps are flexible and will Bolt snap over the wheel hubs FIGURE 2 NOTE t may be helpful to place the hub caps in hot Wing Nuts tap water for several minutes to make them pliable before installing especially if the temperature is less than 60 F ATTACHING THE NOZZLE See figure 3 Remove the three plastic wing nuts from the front of the chipper vacuum Place the nozzle in position over the three weld studs Secure with the wing nuts just removed FIGURE 3 ATTACHING THE CHIPPER CHUTE See figure 4 1 Remove two hex lock nuts saddle washers and 2 long hex boits which secure the right side of the upper handle to the lower handle Remove three cupped washers and 5 16 hex nuts from the weld studs beside the opening on the right side of the chipper vacuum Place the chipper chute in position over the weld studs lining up the holes in the support bracket with the holes in the right side of the handle Secure support bracket to the upper and lower handle using hardware removed in step 1 Do not tighten Secure the base of the
22. over Hex Bolt Lock Washer Flat Washer FIGURE 17 BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire and move away from the spark plug 1 Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing two self tapping screws Refer to figure 13 2 Drain the gasoline and oil from the chipper vacuum 3 Tip the unit backward so that it rests on the handles 4 Remove the frame cover by removing eight self tapping screws from underneath the chipper vacuum Refer to figure 16 5 Remove the idler pulley bracket as follows See figure 18 a Take the tension off the belt by pivoting the idler pulley toward you and line up the holes in the idler bracket assembly Insert a nail or simi lar object through the holes to hold the idler pulley in this position b Remove three self tapping screws and lift off the idler bracket assembly Engine yo Assembly FIGURE 18 6 Remove the hex bolt and lock washer from the engine pulley See figure 18 Slip the engine pul ley off the engine shaft and remove the belt from the pulley 7 Loosen the nut on the stop bolt until there is clearance between the support bracket and the friction wheel disc See figure 19 8 Slip the belt between the friction wheel and fric tion wheel disc Remove and replace belt Reassemble following instruction in reverse order NOTE The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has b
23. rtain drive clutch handle is in the disen gaged released position 3 Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position A warm engine may not require choking 4 Move throttle control lever on engine to FAST position 5 Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point Let the rope rewind slowly 6 Puil rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Keep a firm grip on starter handle Let rope rewind slowly Do not let starter handle snap back against starter 7 Repeat instructions 5 and 6 until engine fires When engine starts move choke control gradual ly to RUN position 8 To engage the drive mechanism squeeze the clutch handle against the upper handle Release the clutch handle to stop the forward motion TO STOP ENGINE 1 To stop engine move throttle control lever to OFF position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended IMPORTANT The vacuum bag may have an air escape located on the upper left hand side See figure 8 The air escape can be opened if the vacuum is operated in wet sandy or muddy conditions The bag may be emptied using the large zipper as shown in figure 8 Be certain the zipper Is closed when operating the unit Alr Escape Opened FIGURE 8 HOW USE CHIPPER Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vege
24. tation found normal yard i e branches leaves twigs etc Material such as stalks or heavy branches up to 3 in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute See figure 9 WARNING Material up to a maximum of A 3 in diameter may be fed into the chlp per chute Do not attempt to shred or chip any material larger than 3 in diame ter Personal Injury or damage to the machine could result FIGURE 9 IMPORTANT There is a flail screen located inside the housing in the discharge area If the flail screen becomes clogged remove and clean as instructed in the Maintenance section on page 8 For best performance it is important to keep the chip per blades sharp Refer to Maintenance section pages 8 and 9 If the composition of the material being discharged changes becomes stringy etc or if the rate at which the material is discharged slows down considerably it is likely that the chipper blades are dull and need to be sharpened or replaced ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Do not at any time make any adjustment to the unit without first stop ping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height adjustment knob is located on the right hand side of the chipper vacuum See figure 10 Turn the knob clockwise to raise the nozzle Turn the knob counterclockwise to lower Height Adjustment Knob FIGURE 10 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING If any adjustments are made to the engine while the
25. tinued safe operation 9 and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch 0 Do not allow leaves or other debris to build up on engine s muffler The debris could ignite and cause a fire Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over carburetor air intake is removed except for adjustment Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard CHILDREN ragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the pres ence of small children Children are often attracted to the chipping and vacuuming activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult other than the operator 2 Be alert and turn the unit off if a child enters the area 3 Never allow children under the age of 16 to operate the chip per vacuum IN SERVICE 1 Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive a Store fuel and oil in approved containers away from heat and open flame and out of the reach of children Your chipper vacuum was bullt to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the This unit is capable of amputatin A b Check and add fuel before starting the engine Never remove gas or add fuel while the engine
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