EarthQuake 1692210 Operator's Manual - Check For Loose Hardware
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Regular Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule & Procedures
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit.
* Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period of 5-8 hours.
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
SAFeTy ITeMS
Before
each
Use
every 5
Hours
every 25
Hours
every 100
Hours
every
250
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Check for loose hardware
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•
Check all safety labels
•
Inspect cone, hopper, and guards.
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CHIPPeR MAINTeNANCe ITeMS
Before
each
Use
every 5
Hours
every 25
Hours
every 100
Hours
every
250
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Clean debris from engine and chipper. **
•
•
Inspect/Rotate Shredding Hammers
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Inspect/Rotate Chipping Knives
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eNgINe MAINTeNANCe ITeMS
Before
each
Use
every 8
Hours
every 25
Hours
every 50
Hours
every
100
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Check Engine Oil Level *
•
•
Change Engine Oil * **
•
Check / Change Engine Air Filter * **
•
Replace Spark Plug *
•
Check for loose Hardware
Service Interval: every 5 hours; every spring and fall.
Inspect the unit, checking for loose hardware or
components. Pay special attention to the hardware
attaching the chipper cone, hopper, axle, and front leg.
Check Safety labels
Service Interval: every spring and fall.
Check that the safety labels are in place and undamaged.
Sample illustrations and part numbers of the decals can be
found on page 6. Replace any damaged or missing decals.
Inspect Cone, Hopper, & guards
Service Interval: every spring and fall.
Check that the chipper cone, shredder hopper, and
discharge guards are in place, undamaged, and secure.
Replace any damaged or missing parts.