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7.3 CHIPPER / SHREDDER CHAMBER:
The chipper / shredder chamber house the cutting / chopping blades, and need to be sharp for the ma-
chine to perform as expected. Periodic inspection is recommended. Keep the blades sharp to reduce
the amount of power required during operation. Watch the sharpness of the blades when processing
material with a lot of sand, soil or dirt mixed with it. Reverse or sharpen the blades if the cutting edge
becomes dull. Twig Breaker & Chop Block should be inspected for gouges or damage.
7.3.1 ROTOR BLADES:
The rotor is equipped with 2 blades spaced evenly to keep the rotor in balance. If one needs to be
changed, the one opposite should also be changed.
It is recommended that the rotor blades be removed from the rotor when sharpening. Always sharpen
the blades at a 45° angle to provide the best cutting effect as it meets the stationary blade. Be sure to
tighten the blade mounting bolts to their specified torque when re-installing the blades to the rotor.
1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, remove the ignition key and place it in your pocket and wait
for all moving parts to stop .
2. Remove the bolt that secures
the upper rotor housing, and
carefully open the rotor hous-
ing.
3. Manually rotate chipper rotor
plate so that the blade is fully
exposed
4. Remove the bolts that hold the
rotor blade to the rotor, remove
the blade.
5. Rotate the blade and reinstall
or replace with new or re-
sharpened blade.
6. Ensure the blade is properly
oriented, with the leading edge
out. The blade is designed to fit
into the rotor one way only. See
diagram for proper installation.
7.
Tighten down bolts as specified
in the torque chart
8. Repeat steps for remaining blades.
Rotor Blade
Rotor Blade
Bolts
2 x BXM32
4 x BXM42
Machine is shown with guard removed
for illustrative purposes only. Do not
operate machine with guard removed.
WARNING
Fig. 22 ROTOR BLADE
Leading Edge
Proper orientation
of Rotor Blade
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