G
RANBERG
G
ARDEN
P
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PERATORS
M
ANUAL
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10.
Remove flail rod and reverse or replace the flails when reassembling.
NOTE:
Unless you possess the appropriate equipment and
ability to remove and reassemble the flails
correctly, please refer to your Authorised Servicing Dealer.
Incorrect assembly of the flails and drum may compromise the balance of the drum assembly
and introduce unwanted vibration, causing damage to the machine and/or unsafe operation.
11.
In order to avoid confusion, work on only one flail rod assembly at a time.
12.
Always
use new nyloc nuts on the set screws retaining the flail rods to the drum.
13.
Reassemble and fully inspect machine before start-up, ensuring that all safety
covers are in place
and are secure.
14.
Be sure to re-fill the engine oil to correct level before restarting the engine.
Caution: When replacing flails, check rods and spacers for excessive wear. If flail rods have
grooves of more than 3mm, the rods should be replaced.
Chipper Blade Sharpening / Replacement
CAUTION:
Chipper blades are
sharp and can cut you. Always
wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them
To remove and re-sharpen or replace the chipper blades as required, follow the procedures as
set out below:
1.
Ensure that the engine is turned off and that all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
2.
Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug.
3.
Remove the discharge chute cover by removing the spring loaded securing draw rod.
4.
Push the discharge chute down.
5.
Remove the nyloc nuts from the chipper screen draw rods and withdraw the
rods to release the
chipper screen. Remove the chipper screen.
6.
Remove the chipper blade access cover plate by unbolting the 8mm set screw.
7.
Rotate the shredder drum until the chipper blade is aligned with the chipper
chute access port.
8.
Use a 10mm closed-end spanner on the three nyloc nuts on the inside of the
drum and a 3/16"
Allen Key on the hex socket screws on the face of the
chipper blade, through the chipper chute
access port.
9.
Loosen the nuts with the spanner first, then remove the three setscrews with
the Allen Key and
remove the chipper blade. Chipper blades should be
sharpened at 35°.
10.
NB. Always use new nyloc nuts to refasten the chipper blades to the drum and
it is strongly
recommended to replace the setscrews. Never use any type of setscrew other than the specified
type 6 x 25mm
high-tensile setscrew.
11.
NOTE:
Unless you possess the appropriate equipment and
ability to re-sharpen the chipper blade
correctly, please refer to your Authorised Servicing Dealer.
Incorrect Sharpening may compromise the balance of the blade assembly and introduce
unwanted vibration, causing damage to the machine and/or unsafe operation.
12.
Repeat the procedure for the other chipper blade.
