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WARNING:
Before usingyourchipper-
shredder, again refer to the safety rules on
pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Always be
careful.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Oil (Packed with unit)
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select
the oil's viscositygrade accordingto your
expected operating temperature. Followthe
chart below.
32°F
Warmer
Colder _
I
5W30
I
SAE 30
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these
multiviscosity oils willresult in increasedoil
consumptionwhen used above 32°F. Check the oil
level more frequently to avoid possible engine
damage from runninglow on oil.
Fill engine with oil as follows.
Remove oilfill dipstick. See figure 10.
Remove cap
and fill gas
Remove dipstick
\
Figure 10
With chipper-shredder on level ground, use a
funnel to fillengine with oil to FULL mark on
dipstick.Capacity is approximately 26 ounces.
Be careful not to overfill.
Check oil level.
Add oil if necessary. Replace dipstick and
tighten.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Oil bottle packed with unit
contains 26 oz. of oil.
Gasoline
WARNING: Experience indicatesthat alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separationand formationof acids duringstorage.
Acidicgas can damage the fuel system of an engine
whilein storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage for 30
daysor longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine
and letit run until the fuel linesand carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel nextseason. See STORAGE
instructionsfor additionalinformation.Never use
engine or carburetor cleanerproducts in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur.
Fill gas tank with gas as follows.
Remove fuel cap. See figure 10.
Make sure the container (from which you will
pour the gasoline) is clean and free from rust or
foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may
be stale from long periods of storage in the
container.
Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free
automotive gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high
octane gasoline. See figure 10.
Replace fuel cap.
WARNING:
Do not fill closer than 1/2 inch
of top of fuel tank to preventspillsand to
allowfor fuel expansion. If gasolineis
accidentlyspilled,move chipper-shredder
away from area of spill.Avoid creatingany
sourceof ignitionuntilgasolinevaporshave
disappeared.
Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running
out of gasoline while operating the chipper-
shredder.
If the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or
chipping, it may be necessary to unclogthe unit
before itcan be restarted. Refer to "Removing
the Flail Screen" instructions in SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENT section.
STARTING
ENGINE
&
WARNING: Be sure no one other than
the operator is standingnear the chipper-
shredderwhilestartingor operatingthe unit.
Do not operate thischipper-shredder
unlessthe chutedeflectorhas been properly
installedand securedwith hand knobs.
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