Echo CH9540H Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 20)

PTO CHIPPERS 16
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
8 h 8 h 8 h
8 h 8 h
5.7 PTo dRIvELINE LubRICATIoN
5.8 CLEARING PLuGGEd RoToR
WARNING
If the machine becomes plugged, lift the engagement
handle, shut off the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire and allow the machine to come to a complete stop
before clearing debris. do not operate the machine
without proper guards and shields in place.
Feed
ROlleR
jAck
check
VAlVe
lOck PIN IN
STORAGe
POSITION
SuPPORT
BRAckeT
lOck PIN
POSITION
Feeding too large or too much material at once may plug
the chipper. To clear a plugged disk, proceed as follows:
disengage PTO and shut off tractor engine. 1.
Allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop. 2.
Remove the two 3/8” retaining bolts holding the access 3.
cover to the chipper frame and lift up access cover.
Remove the lock pin from storage position (see
4.
illustration on right).
Turn check valve clockwise to engage the jack pump.
5.
Pump the handle to raise the feed roller until the lock pin 6.
position aligns with one of the support bracket holes.
Secure the position by putting the lock pin through the
7.
support bracket and lock pin position.
clean the debris away from the chipper disk. Turn the
8.
disk by hand to be sure it is free to rotate. Be careful
to avoid the chipper blades when cleaning out the
debris.
Remove the lock pin and put it back in storage
9.
position. leAVING The lOck PIN IN ANY OTheR
POSITION MAY INTeRFeRe WITh Feed ROlleR
OPeRATION.
Turn the check valve counterclockwise to disengage
10.
the pump and lower the jack.
close access cover and replace bolts.
11.
Every 8 hours, lubricate PTO cross journals. Make sure grease 1.
purges through all four bearings.
every 8 hours, lubricate PTO inner tubes. Telescoping members
2.
must have lubrication to operate successfully. Telescoping members
without fittings should be pulled apart and grease should be added
manually with a brush.
every 8 hours, lubricate the PTO shield retaining bearing. Molded
3.
nipples on the guard near each guard bearing are intended as
grease fittings and should be
lubricated every 8 hours of
operation.