Service
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 or blower chute.
3.
Remove the three hex cap screws holding the chipper
chute to the upper housing. See Fig. 7-1.
Figure 7-1
4.
Remove the flange lock nuts, front wheels, and wave
washers that attach to the pivot arm assemblies. See Fig.
7-2.
Bell
Pivot Arm
Washer
Assembly
Thrust
Washer
Shoulder
Screw
Wheel
Lock Nut
Figure 7-2
5.
Remove the shoulder screws, thrust washers, and bell washers
that go through the pivot arms to the front support brace.
The front support brace and lock nut can be removed at
this time as well.
6.
Remove the four screws on the upper housing that secure the
nozzle cover. See Fig. 7-3.
Figure 7-3
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Front Support Brace/
Lock Nut
Wave
Washer
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