Service and adjustments, Sharpening or replacing chipper blades, Storage – Craftsman 486.24515 User Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER

BLADES

• Disconnect the spark plug wire and move away from

the spark plug.

• Remove the access plate by removing two hex lock

nuts. See figure 38.

• 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" alien wrench on the
outside of the blade and a 1/2" wrench on the impel
ler assembly, inside the housing.

• Remove the other blade in the same manner,
• 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.

FIGURE 38

STORAGE

Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.
Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.

If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed,

coat metal parts with light oil or silicone to prevent
rust.

Store unit in a clean, dry area.