Service; General Recommendations - MTD CSV 020 Manual Del Operador

Service

General Recommendations

• Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
• The warranty on this chipper/shredder
vacuum does not cover items that have been
subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
To receive full value from warranty, operator
must maintain the equipment as instructed
here.
• Changing of engine-governed speed will void
engine warranty.
• All adjustments should be checked at least
once each season.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
they are tight.
WARNING:
Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground
against engine before performing any
type of maintenance on your machine.
Lubrication
1. Lubricate each wheel shoulder screw (rear
wheel) and pivot arm axle (front wheel) once a
season with light oil.
2. Lubricate the pivot points of the nozzle height
adjustment levers once a season with light oil.
See Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1
3. Lubricate the locking rod with light oil to ease
the application of attaching on or removing
bag.
4. Follow the separate engine manual packed
with your unit for engine lubrication
instructions.
Equipment Care
• Clean the chipper/shredder vacuum
thoroughly after each use.
• Wash bag periodically with water. Allow to dry
thoroughly in shade.
• If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove
and clean as instructed below.
NOTE:
Cleaning with a forceful spray of water
is not recommended as it could contaminate
the fuel system.
Engine Care
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed
with your chipper/shredder vacuum for all engine
maintenance.
WARNING:
Before performing any
type of maintenance on the machine,
wait for all parts to stop moving and
disconnect the spark plug wire. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or property damage.
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/
shredder vacuum has come to a complete
stop.
2. Before unclogging the discharge chute,
disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to
retaining post.
3. Remove the vacuum bag from the unit as
instructed in the CONTROLS AND OPERATION
section to obtain access to flail screen.
4. Remove self tapping screw (a) on right side of
unit that attaches to the flail screen. Figure 5-2.
(b)
(a)
(c)
Figure 5-2
5. Remove hex screw (b) on top of rear housing
near mounting bracket and the flange lock nut
(c) that secures flail screen. See Figure 5-2.
6. Remove and clean the screen by scraping or
washing with water. See Figure 5-3.
Figure 5-3
7. Reinstall the screen.
Blade Care
WARNING:
Before performing any
type of maintenance on the machine,
wait for all parts to stop moving and
disconnect the spark plug wire. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or property damage.
NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the oil and
fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up.
1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to
retaining post.
2. Remove bag assembly.
3. Remove the three hex cap screws (a) holding
the chipper chute to the upper housing. See
Figure 5-4.
Figure 5-4
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