Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product C163-CHP Country Home Products
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DR CHIPPER Operating & Assembly Instruction Manual M o d e l : 1 6 . 0 H P C 1 6 3 - C H P This manual contains information concerning proper and improper operating procedures, warnings, maintenance, troubleshooting, assembly, and tips. Everyone who operates this machine should read these instructions and be thoroughly familiar with them.
SECTION I – SAFETY This symbol points out impor tant safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your chipper.
WARNING : The Engine Exhaust from this product contai ns chemicals known to the state of ects or other reproductive harm. California to cause cancer, birth def MAKE CERTAIN THAT ALL SAFETY LABELS ON THIS EQUIPMENT ARE KEPT CLEAN AND IN GOOD CONDITION.
091-0057 091-0059 091-0062 091-0088 091-0093 091-0256 4.
091-0380 091-0381 091-0384 913-0265 5.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES TRAINING • Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entirety bef ore attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine bef ore operation. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before operating it.
OPERATION • Never place your hands, feet, or any part of your body in the chipper chute, discharge opening, or near or under any moving part while the engine is running. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. If it becomes necessary to push material into the chipper chute, use a small diameter stick, NOT YOUR HANDS.
• Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and can result in kick-back from the chipper chute.
• Only operate your chipper from the operator zone. • Know how to turn your unit off. • Never move your chipper or leave it unattended with the engine running.
SECTION II - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGE CONTENTS SKID PARTS BO X BOLT BA G CHIPPER CHIPPER HOPPER 4 EA – 5/16-18 X ¾” CARRIAGE BOLTS HITCH ARMS STAND 4 EA – 5/16-18 NYLOCK NUT HITCH ASSEMBLY.
STEP II – ASSEMBLING THE CHIPPER HOPPER 1. Assemble chipper hopper (item #20) to machine using four each 5/16”-18 x 3/4” carriage bolts (item #19), 5/16” flatwashers (item #3) and 5/16”-18 nylock nuts (item #10) . Put head of bolt inside hopper with threads sticking out.
STEP IV – ATTACHING WIRE HARNESS Identify the “road side” and “curb side” of your trailer per the picture below. The mounting brackets have an access hole in them so the wire harness can be attached to the light. On the wire harness the yellow/brown wire is for the road side light and the green/brown wire is for the cu rb side light.
SECTION III - OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, ALWAYS CHECK OIL LEVEL! Refer to the engine owner’s manual for further details regarding OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF the engine. NOTE: ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL! FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
CHECKING AND ADDING OIL • Check oil level before starting the engine. • Check level daily, or after every eight hours. • Keep oil level at FULL. • Do not overfill. Oil filling procedure: first add 1 quart. Start and run engine at idle for 30 seconds.
STARTING AND STOPPING STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS • Store and fuel equipment in level position. • Use fresh fuel. • Use correct type of oil for ex pected starting temperature. • Remove external equipment/engine loads. • Periodically remove any debris buildup from the machine.
SECTION IV - CHIPPING THIS CHIPPER WAS DESIGNED FOR CHIPPING LIMBS OR BRANCHES. NEVER USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE AS IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. SAFETY FIRST • Always wear protective gloves and safety glasses during operation of the chipper.
• USE COMMON SENSE WHEN USING YOUR CHIPPER. • LEARN TO RECOGNIZE THE CHANGE IN THE SOUND OF YOUR MACHINE WHEN IT IS OVERLOADED. • BECOME FAMILIAR WITH SUCCESSFUL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND AVOID THOSE THAT CAN OVER LOAD AND DAMAGE THE MACHINE. • IF THE MACHINE BECOMES JAMMED BY OVERLOADING OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, STOP THE MACHINE IMMEDIATELY.
TO FREE A JAMMED FLYWHEEL • Stop the engine. • Remove the spark plug wire and k eep away from the spark plug. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal (if so equipped). • Remove any material left in the chipper hopper. • Remove the deflector.
SECTION V - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE IMPORTANT: The knife should be checked for sharpness and the nuts and bolts attaching them to the flywheel for tightness every 8-10 hours of operation.
REMOVAL, SHARPENING AND RE-INSTALLATION OF CHIPPER KNIFE HOW TO REMOVE THE KNIFE • Stop the engine. • Remove both spark plug wires and keep away from spark plugs. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal. • Remove both access covers from the chipper basic machine.
• The knife should never be sharpened to the extent that more than 3/32” is taken off this measurement. • Once this measurement is below 7/32” (s ee figure 3) the knife should be replaced. • If you are unable to remove dents or gouges with these guidelines, replace the knife.
AFTER ANY BLADE OR WEAR PLATE MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT, ROTATE THE CHIPPER DISK BY HAND. WATCH AND LISTEN CAREFULLY FOR ANY UNUSUAL NOISES, CLICKING OR VIBRATION. IF ANY OF THESE ARE DETECTED, INSPECT THE MACHINE FOR DAMAGE, REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY DAMAGED PARTS AND CHECK FOR ANY LOOSE PARTS AND RETIGHTEN.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTING OR REPLACING BELT BELT ADJUSTMENT The belt on your chipper should deflect 3/8” under three pounds of pressure as shown in figure 1 below. If it doesn’t, adjust per the following directions. Figure 1 • Remove belt guard.
CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH TECH TIPS CLUTCH PART NO. 911-0236 THE SHOES AND SPRINGS ON THE CLUTCH ARE NORMAL WEAR ITEMS. IF YOU NOTICE DECREASED PERFORMANCE OF THE CLUTCH THEY SHOULD BE CHECKED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
CLUTCH MAINTENANCE The centrifugal clutch on this machine is permanently lubricated and does not require oil or grease. If, after long periods of use, the drum wobbles excessively, replace the drum assembly. Always replace shoes and springs in sets. Whenever shoes are changed, replace all springs.
911-0236 CLUTCH BREAKDOWN Item Part No . Qty Description 1 2 3 4 6 Not Shown 911-0236-3 911-0236-1 030-0202-5 911-0236-2 030-0164-6 030-0202-1 1 3 3 1 1 2 Hub Assembly Shoe Spring Drum Assembly Retain.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM CORRECTION Clutch overheats. Belt burns. Flywheel won’t turn. Clutch is slipping or flywheel is jammed or stopped. • Immediately stop engine. • Remove spark plug wires. • Turn flywheel by hand to be sure it turns freely.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE OPERATION TIME PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK IN • Change engine oil and filter after first five hours. • Check belt tension. • Check all nuts and bolts for tightness. • Follow oil recommendations per the engine & owner’s manual.
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C163-CHP PARTS LIST ITEM # PA RT # QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 913-0023 1 DEFLECTOR 2 913-0285 1 CHIPPER BASIC MACHINE 3 030-0216 1 16HP BRIGGS & STRATT ON VANGUARD ENGINE 4 913-0231 1 FRAME WELDMENT 5 911.
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913-0285 CHIPPER BASIC MACHINE ITEM # PART # QTY DESCRIPTION 1 090-0048 9 5/16-18 GRIPCO LOCKNUT 2 030-0115 2 BEARING 3 090-0233 8 5/16 USS FLATWASHER 4 090-0049 4 3/8-16 GRIPCO LOCKNUT 5 030-0117 1 R.
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NOTES COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS Meigs Road, P.O. Box 25, Vergennes, Vermont 05491 1(800) DR-OWNER (376-9637) 12/30/03 36.
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