Craftsman CHIP-N-VAC 486.24517 - Manual (Page 19)

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STORaGE
3. If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed, coat
metal parts with light oil or silicone to prevent rust.
4. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
1. Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.
2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
SERViCE aND aDJUSTMENTS
FiGURE 31
ShaRpENiNG OR REpLaCiNG ChippER
BLaDES
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move wire away
from the spark plug.
2. Remove the access plate by removing two hex lock
nuts. See figure 31.
3. Locate one of the chipper blades in the access plate
opening by rotating the impeller assembly by hand.
Remove the blade using a 3/16" allen wrench on
the outside of the blade and a 1/2" wrench on the
impeller assembly, inside the housing.
4. Remove the other blade in the same manner.
5. Replace or sharpen blades. If sharpening, make
certain to remove an equal amount from each blade.
Reassemble in reverse order.
NOTE: Make certain the blades are reassembled with
the sharp edge facing upward, as viewed from the access
plate opening.
NYLOCK NUTS
ACCESS
PLATE