Part IV: Maintaining The Wood Chipper
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PART
IV:
Maintaining
the
Wood
Chipper
Regular
maintenance
is
the
way
to
ensure
the
best
performance
and
long
life
of
your
machine.
Please
refer
to
this
manual
and
the
engine
manufacturer's
user
manual
for
maintenance
procedures.
WARNING
Before
performing
any
maintenance
procedure
or
inspection,
stop
the
engine,
wait
five
minutes
to
allow
all
parts
to
cool.
Disconnect
the
spark
plug
wire,
keeping
it
away
from
the
spark
plug.
Disconnect
the
Battery
Terminals
(Electric
start
only).
Regular
Maintenance
Checklist
Procedure
Before
Each
Use
Every
3
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Check
engine
oil
level
Δ
Check
general
equipment
condition
and
tighten
bolts
Δ
Check
wedge
for
sharpness
Δ
Check
belts
Δ
Check
tire
pressure
Δ
Clean
engine
exterior
and
cooling
Δ
Change
Engine
Oil
First
time
5hours
Δ
Replace
air
filter
Δ
Replace
spark
plug
Δ
Engine
Service
Refer
to
the
engine
manufacturer’s
user
manual
for
engine
maintenance.