• Excessive heat generated during the sharpening process will damage the blades and weaken the
metal.
Strap adjustment
The chipper belt should deflect 3/8" (9.5 mm) under three pounds (0.45 kg) of pressure as shown in
the figure below. If this is not the case, adjust according to the instructions below.
1) Remove the belt cover.
2) Loosen the engine bolts.
3) Tighten or loosen the nut until the correct tension is achieved as shown in the figure below.
4) Tighten the engine bolts.
A - Straight edge
B - 3 pounds (0.45 kg) pressure required to move 3/8" (9.5 mm) belt
C - Clutch drum
D - Basic chipper puller
5) Check the alignment of the clutch with the drive pulley by placing a straight edge on both
surfaces as shown in the figure below. If adjustment is necessary, correct the setting by
sliding the rotor pulley in or out on the rotor shaft. Do not make adjustments by moving the
clutch on the motor shaft.
6) Replace the belt cover.
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