EarthQuake Beaver Owner's Manual - Assembly

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ASSEMBLY

GENERAL

All of the major assembly procedures on your new

Chipper/Shredder were performed at the factory, and

only the items listed in this section need to be taken

care of to make your unit fully operational.

TOOLS REQUIRED

• 1/2" Box Wrench or Socket

• 7/16" Box Wrench or Socket

• 1/4" Hex Wrench

• Phillips Screw Driver

• Hex (Allen) Wrench

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

The hardware pack included with your unit contains the

items listed below. (Additional hardware may be involved

for other models.)

Description

Qty.

• BOLT, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1

1

• BOLT, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4

2

• BOLT, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1/2

2

• WASHER, Flat 5/16

4

• LOCKWASHER, 5/16

2

• CAPSCREW, Hex Socket 1/4-20 x 3/4

6

• NUT, Flange (Whiz-lock) 1/4-20

6

• WASHER, 1/4

4

Be sure to clean all hardware threads of paint and debris

before assembling.

CHIPPER CONE

1. See Figure 1. Position the chipper cone assembly

base over the three 5/16-18 threaded studs protruding

from the engine plate, and attach using (3) 5/16-18

whiz nuts.

2. Tighten whiz nuts securely using a box or socket

wrench.

HANDLE

1. See Figure 2.Lift the Hopper Handle up until the outer

holes in the handle align with the holes in the

shredder hopper.

2. Secure the Hopper Handle in position using 1/4-20 x

3/4 hex socket screws, and 1/4-20 whiz nuts,

inserting the screws from the outside of the hopper.

3. Tighten all four screws securely.

Figure 2. Installing the Hopper Handle

Figure 1. Installing the Chipper Cone

Figure 3. Attaching Hopper to the Rotor

Figure 4. Installing Hardware Inside Hopper