EarthQuake 18493 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 19

INSPECT CHIPPING KNIVES
Service Interval: Every 25 hours, or as necessary
The chipping knives of this unit can be rotated or sharpened
to provide a new cutting surface as required. When inspect-
ing the knives be careful to avoid touching the sharpened
edges. To inspect the chipping knives:
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from
the spark plug. SEE FIGURE 14.
2. Remove the nuts securing the chipper cone to the front
of the chipper. Remove the chipper cone (A) to access the
knives. SEE FIGURE 13.
3. Using the recoil starter, slowly pull the starter rope to
rotate the rotor into position so the blades can be seen.
To sharpen or replace the chipper knives, see the Trouble-
shooting and Repair section.
CHECK / CHANGE ENGINE AIR CLEANER
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
The engine air cleaner assembly should be opened, inspected,
and the filter element replaced every 25 hours, or as required if
debris has built up in the assembly.
To replace the air filter, see engine manual.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Please contact your authorized repair center to perform
this service.
OIL MAINTENANCE
Refer to engine manual for oil maintenance.
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CAUTION
FOR THE SAFETY OF THE USER, AND TO MAXIMIZE THE
LIFE OF THE ENGINE, IT IS CRUCIAL TO TAKE TIME TO
CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE ENGINE. PROBLEMS MUST
BE CORRECTED BEFORE OPERATING.
AVOID INJURY! ENGINE OIL IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR
HEALTH. DISPOSE OF OIL APPROPRIATELY. USE A SAFE
DISPOSAL/RECYCLING CENTER.
CHIPPER CONE
SPARK PLUG
Owner's Manual
CHIPPER SHREDDER
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 14
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