EarthQuake 9070300 - Manual (Page 12)

Operator’s Manual
Chipper Shredders
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Engine Stop / Throttle Control
The engine stop / throttle control lever controls turn the
engine off and controls the engine speed. Move the throttle
right to increase engine speed and left to decrease engine
speed. Moving the lever all the way to the left stops the
engine. Always operate at FULL throttle (lever fully right).
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is used to turn the engine over for starting.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
The fuel shut-off valve is located below the air cleaner
housing. Always close the valve when the unit is not in use.
Choke
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once the
engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking. Move
the lever right to close the choke.
Fuel Tank
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Chipper 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
cone. NEVER insert hands past the mouth of the cone.
Shredder Hopper: The shredder hopper is on top of the
unit. Leaves and other light waste can be loaded into the
shredder hopper. NEVER insert hands into the hopper .
Debris Bag: Use the debris bag to collect the material
discharged from the unit. Do not operate the unit without
the debris bag in place.
Control Functions
The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Operating requires the combined use of several controls
applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION
section.
Features & Controls