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4. 

Remove the front wheel bracket by loosening 

the four flange nuts (and hex bolts). Retain 

hardware. See Figure 5-14.

Figure 5-14

5. 

Remove six flange nuts which secure hopper 

inlet guide to impeller housing. See Figure 5-15

.

Figure 5-15

6. 

Carefully separate the hopper assembly from 

the impeller housing and set it aside.

7. 

Insert a piece of wood into the chute deflector 

opening to stabilize the impeller and prevent 

it from rotating when removing the shredder 

blade.

8. 

Remove the hex bolt, flat washer, and 

spacer to completely free shredder blade.                            

See Figure 5-16.

Figure 5-16

9. 

Install a replacement blade (Part No. 742-

05239) with the hardware removed earlier.  

See Figure 5-17.

Figure 5-17

IMPORTANT: 

When reassembling the blade, 

tighten center bolt to between 31 ft.-lbs and 

35 ft.-lbs. Also, make sure that the blade is 

pushed against the impeller vane.

Clutch Bumpers

It is necessary to check the clutch bumpers, installed 

on the dog clutch assembly, before each use.  The 

clutch bumpers are wearable parts that will need to 

be replaced periodically after extended usage.
To replace the clutch bumpers, follow these 

instructions:
1. 

Gently pry each clutch bumper out of the 

dog clutch using a standard screw driver.             

See Figure 5-18.

Figure 5-18

2. 

Replace the clutch bumpers (Kit Part No. 753-
08457) by fully pressing them into place.

Off-Season Storage

• 

Allow the unit to run and clear out all debris 

for a short time before shutting the unit down 

before storage.

• 

When storing the chipper shredder in an 

unventilated or metal storage shed, care 

should be taken to rustproof the non-painted 

surfaces. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the 

equipment, especially any springs, bearings, 

and cables.

• 

Remove all dirt from exterior of equipment.

• 

Follow lubrication recommendations.

• 

Store equipment in a clean, dry area. Do not 

store in an area where equipment is present 

that may use a pilot light or has a component 

that can create a spark.

Drive Belt

IMPORTANT: 

See an authorized service dealer to 

have your belt replaced.

Summary of Contents for FLEX Chipper Shredder

Page 1: ...SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY FLEX Chipper Shredder Attachment Safe Ope...

Page 2: ...yourself with the machine its features and operation Please be aware that this Operator s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed...

Page 3: ...r sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be caught in movable parts Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals Wear leather work...

Page 4: ...egular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems Engine Modification EM Oxidizing Catalyst OC Secondary Air Injection SAI and Three Way Catalyst TWC if so equipped Spark...

Page 5: ...move the hex lock nut b spacers c and hex bolt d from the top of the impeller housing See Figure 3 1 3 Align the chute deflector in position on the discharge opening and insert hex bolt d with spacer...

Page 6: ...ing the Engine Start and stop the engine on the FLEX Power Base in accordance with the Operator s Manual included with that machine WARNING If leaving this equipment unattended turn the engine OFF and...

Page 7: ...er become clogged with debris during operation proceed as follows 1 Grasp the hopper with both hands and gently agitate the chipper shredder to help loosen debris drawing it into the impeller If the c...

Page 8: ...chipper shredder has come to a complete stop and disconnect the FLEX Power Base from the attachment WARNING The muffler and surrounding area will be hot if the engine has been running Use caution and...

Page 9: ...Retain the hardware Figure 5 11 NOTE Use a 3 16 hex key Allen wrench on the outside of the blade and a 1 2 box or socket wrench on the inside of the impeller Hold the Allen wrench stationary and rota...

Page 10: ...check the clutch bumpers installed on the dog clutch assembly before each use The clutch bumpers are wearable parts that will need to be replaced periodically after extended usage To replace the clutc...

Page 11: ...ent Remove lodged object Rate of discharge slows considerably or composition of discharged material changes 1 Chipper blade dull 1 Replace chipper blade or see your authorized service dealer Weak Chip...

Page 12: ...ilt branded FLEX attachment product consisting of either a i wide area mower ii snow thrower iii pressure washer iv leaf blower v dethatcher vi aerator vii water pump viii chipper shredder or ix log s...

Page 13: ...quina sus caracter sticas y su funcionamiento Por favor tenga en cuenta que este Manual del Operador puede abarcar una variedad de especificaciones para productos de diversos modelos Es posible que l...

Page 14: ...s para garantizar que la m quina se encuentra en condiciones seguras de operaci n Adem s inspeccione visualmente la m quina a intervalos frecuentes para controlar si est da ada 5 Mantenga o reemplace...

Page 15: ...sti n interna y no debe utilizarse en o cerca de un terreno agreste cubierto de bosque malezas o pasto a menos que el sistema de escape del motor est equipado con un amortiguador de chispas que cumpla...

Page 16: ...rte superior de la caja del motor Vea la Figura 3 1 3 Ponga en l nea el canal deflector en su posici n en la abertura de descarga e inserte el perno hexagonal d con el separador c a trav s de la bisag...

Page 17: ...que y pare el motor de la base de potencia FLEX de acuerdo con el manual del operador que se incluye con la m quina ADVERTENCIA Si deja el equipo sin vigilancia apague el motor y retire la llave de co...

Page 18: ...desechos durante el funcionamiento proceda de la siguiente manera 1 Tome la tolva con ambas manos y agite suavemente la cortadora trituradora para ayudar a soltar los residuos atray ndolos hasta el i...

Page 19: ...ga completamente y desconecte la base de potencia FLEX del accesorio ADVERTENCIA El silenciador y la zona circundante est n calientes si el motor ha estado en funcionamiento Sea precavido y prot jase...

Page 20: ...jes Figura 5 11 NOTA Use una llave hexagonal de 3 16 Allen en el exterior de la cuchilla y una llave de tubo de 1 2 o cubo en el interior del motor Sostenga la llave Allen firmemente y gire la llave d...

Page 21: ...brague instalados sobre el embrague de garras antes de cada uso Los topes de embrague son piezas que se desgastan y necesitan ser reemplazadas peri dicamente luego de un uso prolongado Para cambiar lo...

Page 22: ...a considerable o cambia la composici n del material descargado 1 La hoja de la cortadora est desafilada 1 Cambie la hoja de la cortadora o consulte al distribuidor autorizado para el mantenimiento Chi...

Page 23: ...23 Notes...

Page 24: ...ara superficies amplias ii quitanieve iii lavadora a presi n iv soplador de hojas v escarificador vi aireador vii bomba de agua viii astilladora desintegradora o ix triturador de le a identificado en...

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