Ribimex Ribiland PRBVB196TH, User And Maintenance Manual

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3. If the oil level is below the end of the dipstick, refill with oil (use a funnel, do 
not tip wood chipper) until it reaches the halfway mark (H) of the dipstick. 
Use premium quality 4-stroke engine oil.  
Recommended oil SAE30 or 10W30 for most climate conditions. 

CAUTION!

 Using non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil could shorten the 

Engine service life. 

4.5- Adding Fuel 
WARNINGS

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Gasoline is very flammable.  
Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or sparks near fuel storing area or refueling location.  

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Do not refill tank while engine is running or hot. Make sure to stop the engine and allow it cool before 
refueling the unit. 

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Always refuel in a well-ventilated location. Select outdoor bare ground for fueling and move container at 
least 3m (10 ft) away from the fueling point before starting the engine. 

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Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite.  

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Clean any spilled fuel, make sure the area is dry before starting the engine. 

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Do not over fill the fuel tank. 

Note

: Only use unleaded petrol with 90 RON or above.  

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used every 30 days to prevent gum or foaming inside the container 
and/or fuel tank 

 
1. Place the wood chipper on a flat levelled surface. 
2. Ensure the engine is switched OFF and cooled. 
3. Remove the fuel cap from the top of the fuel tank. 
4. Using a funnel, carefully fill the tank with fuel. 
5. Fasten the fuel cap and clean any spillage. 

4.6- Air Filter 

The air filter must always be in perfect working order, to prevent debris and dust from being sucked into the 
engine thus reducing the efficiency and life of the engine. 

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Always keep the air filter (13) free of debris and in perfect working order. 

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If necessary, replace the filter with an original spare part. Incompatible filtering can impair the efficiency 
and life of the engine. 

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Never start the engine without the air filter (13) assembled. 

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To change the air filter (13) refer to 6.1. 

4.7- Drive Belt 

To ensure optimum power from the engine the drive belt must be in good condition and operate under proper 
tension. To remove, install and inspect the drive belt refer to the maintenance section 5.7. 
For recommended drive belt, please refer to table 1. 
 

4.8- Spark plug 
CAUTION!

 Not all spark plugs for engines are the same 

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Use only the spark plug that is recommended for this wood chipper (see table 1). 

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Make sure that the electrode is clean, and the air gap is correct (refer to the spark plug specs). 

4.9- Starting and Stopping the Engine 
4.9.1- Starting the Engine 

WARNING! Ensure you have filled the engine sump with engine oil before starting the engine. The dipstick 
must indicate the oil level is at maximum for the unit to start. 
WARNING! Prior to starting the engine ensure the hopper (C) is empty. Ensure you wear safety gloves, safety 
glasses and earmuffs when the wood chipper is in use.