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6.1 Fluids and Lubricants
1. Engine Oil
SAE 10W-30 motor oil with API service class SJ or higher
is recommended for general use.
Refer to the engine
manufacturer's manual for further information.
2. Grease
Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature grease with
extreme pressure (EP) performance. Also acceptable is an
SAE multipurpose lithium-based grease.
3. Engine Fuel
This engine requires clean, unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 87 or higher. Gasoline up to 10% ethyl
alcohol, 90% unleaded is acceptable.
Refer to the engine
manufacturer's manual for further information.
4. Hydraulic Oil
Use Dexron® III ATF for all operating conditions. Dexron VI
or Mercon
®
are acceptable substitutes.
5. Storing Lubricants
Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean
lubricants are used. Use clean containers to handle all
lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust,
moisture and other contaminants.
6.2 Maintenance Schedule
Perform maintenance procedures at time shown or hour interval,
whichever comes first.
As Required
Visually check drive belt tension.
Remove entangled material from chipper.
Check that all fasteners are tight.
Every 8 hours or Daily
Check engine oil level.
Check fuel level.
Perform Pre-operation check.
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Periodically inspect rotor blades,
ledger knife, and twig breaker.
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Every 50 hours or Annually
Clean engine air filter.
See engine manual
Check drive belt tension and sheave
alignment.
See
Check rotor blade sharpness.
See
Check ledger knife sharpness.
See
Check twig breaker.
See
Every 100 hours or Annually
Change engine oil.
See engine manual
Change engine air filter.
See engine manual
Clean machine. Remove debris and
entangled material.
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Change fuel filter.
See engine manual
Grease rotor bearings.
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