EarthQuake 18493, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...TIO 50 1 Get parts or technical assistance online at www GetEarthquake com or call 800 345 6007 2018 Ardisam All Rights Reserved P N 32409 REV 1 08 29 2018 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT...

Page 2: ...nit must have access to and understand this information This manual should remain with the product even if it is resold CONTENTS Introduction Contents 2 Bolt Identification Chart 3 Warnings and Safety...

Page 3: ...n are for size reference only Extra hardware may be included in the parts bag TOOLS NEEDED NOT INCLUDED A M8 x 40 MM Bolt Qty 4 B M8 x 20 MM Flange Bolt Qty 4 C M6 x 16 MM Bolt Qty 3 F M6 Spring Lock...

Page 4: ...nstructions in this manual before attempting to operate this equipment BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Please read this section carefully Read entire operating and maintenance instructions for this product...

Page 5: ...r other safety protective devices in place Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts or at inlet or discharge openings Thoroughly inspect where equipment is to be used and remove all forei...

Page 6: ...engine Never attempt to reposition or move the chipper shredder unit while it is running Doing so could cause the machine to tip over and reaching to steady the unit could result in accidental insert...

Page 7: ...lls surround your working area Never run engine in an enclosed or partially enclosed area Examples include buildings that are enclosed on one or more sides under tents car ports or basements Always ru...

Page 8: ...tank and never allow children to fill the engine Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol to fill engine When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in the tank store aw...

Page 9: ...dren Or Others Are Around A H G D C B E K J I M N O P F L SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an indus try l...

Page 10: ...R CONE SHREDDER HOPPER Chipper Cone The chipper cone is located on the front of the unit next to the engine Insert branches and tree limbs up to approximately 3 7 6 cm in diameter into the chipper con...

Page 11: ...r Dimensions 16 75 x 13 25 16 75 x 13 25 16 75 x 13 25 16 75 x 13 25 Bag Dimensions 24 x 36 24 x 36 24 x 36 24 x 36 Limb Chute Yes Yes Yes Yes Tire Diameter 11 11 11 11 Tire Width 2 2 2 2 Tire Materia...

Page 12: ...Cone Chipper Assembly Handlebar Kickstand Hopper Guard Bag Support Rod Slide the wheel so that the flange on the tire points out ward away from the unit onto the axle and slide a 12 MM washer D onto...

Page 13: ...the stud plates as shown FIGURE 4 STUD PLATE DAMPER I Install hopper by sliding slotted holes on the front side of hopper onto the four studs on the front stud plate with the previously loosened four...

Page 14: ...ur M8 x 20 MM bolts B four M8 washers E and four M8 nuts G Insert the screws from the outside of the hopper FIGURE 7 Slide the support rod into the bracket Rotate the rod so that it sits below the fro...

Page 15: ...and hose assembly may be used The strength of the Vacuum may be changed using the rotating sleeve on the nozzle The optional Tazz vacuum kit and can be ordered by contacting Earthquake customer servic...

Page 16: ...nd dry material to prevent the discharge from becoming plugged Never use any object to force material into the shredding chamber It could get caught in the shredding hammers and damage the unit OPERAT...

Page 17: ...lways follow the engine manual instructions for proper start up procedures when returning the unit to service Never store the unit or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or pilot light...

Page 18: ...air shroud intake air filter and muffler Every 100 hours remove the engine air shroud and clean out any debris from the engine cooling fins SEE FIGURE 10 We recommend having this service performed by...

Page 19: ...tor into position so the blades can be seen To sharpen or replace the chipper knives see the Trouble shooting and Repair section CHECK CHANGE ENGINE AIR CLEANER Service Interval Every 25 hours The eng...

Page 20: ...er 7 See your authorized service center Engine exhaust is black 1 Dirty air filter 2 Choke closed 1 Replace air filter See engine manual 2 Open choke Engine runs but no material is discharged 1 Discha...

Page 21: ...s of the shredding hammers may eventually wear out requiring rotation of the hammer or replacement if all cutting edges have been dulled NOTE Triangular hammers can be rotated twice after the first ed...

Page 22: ...fe is sitting squarely against the stop that has been formed into the rotor If it is not sitting square the knives will perform as if they are ex tremely dully Always use a new lock plate when install...

Page 23: ...23 Owner s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER Get parts online at www GetEarthquake com or Call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 CST NOTES...

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