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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Chipper / Shredder
5/14 Series
Mfg. No. Description
1694910 Model 5/14, 5.5HP Simplicity Chipper / Shredder
1694898 Model 5/14, 5.5HP Simplicity Chipper / Shredder (CE)
7085637 Model SAC55140BV, 5.5HP Snapper Chipper / Shredder
7800070 Model E55140BV, 5.5HP Snapper Chipper / Shredder (CE)
8/14 Series
Mfg. No. Description
1694678 Model 8/14, 8HP Simplicity Chipper / Shredder
Manual No. 1732150
Revision 00
Rev. Date 10/2005
TP 100-4240-00-CS-SN
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Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information.................................2 Troubleshooting & Repair.................................17 Safety Decals..........................................................6 Troubleshooting Chart ..........................................17 Safety Icons ............................................................7 Repair ...................................................................18 Identification Numbers ............................................8
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Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are responsible for your safety and that of those around you. Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If you are not sure
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Safety Rules and Information Moving Parts This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you or someone else. However, if you follow all the rules in this book, the unit is safe to operate. The chipper/shredder has spinning blades that can amputate hands and feet. Do not allow anyone near the equipment while it is running! Do not place hands or feet in the hopper or chipper cone, or discharge chute. Thrown Objects This unit discharges debris at high speeds. Always wear protective gog
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Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This unit is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. 15. Always maintain secure footing and solid balance PREPARATION while starting or operating the
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Safety Rules and Information 28. Use only attachments and accessories approved of 8. Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or by the manufacturer or the machine. container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE 9. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing 1. Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling immediately. practices when refueling the unit after transportation 10. Never over-fill the fuel ta
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Safety Decals All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional Safety Decals messages on your unit should be carefully read and This unit has been designed and manufactured to obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when these provide you with the safety and reliability you would instructions are not followed. The information is for your expect from an industry leader in outdoor power safety and it is important! The safety decals below are on equipment manufacturing. your unit. Although read
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Safety Icons Safety Icons Warning: Read Operator’s Danger: Thrown Objects. Manual. This machine is capable of throwing Read and understand the objects and debris. Keep Operator’s Manual before using this bystanders away. machine. Danger: Amputation Hazard. Danger: Thrown Objects. To avoid serious personal injury This machine is capable of throwing from rotating cutting blades, keep objects and debris. Keep bystanders hands out of inlet while machine is and children away when engine is runnin
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S SA AM MP PL LE E S SA AM MP PL LE E Identification Numbers North American / CE Models CE Models ID Tag (Only) PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name/Number When contacting your authorized dealer for Unit PART Number Unit SERIAL Number replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Dealer Name Date Purchased Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. These numbers can
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Features and Controls Figure 1. Controls 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. Engine Stop / Throttle Control Choke The engine stop / throttle control lever controls turn the Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once engine off and contro
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Operation General Operating Safety DANGER Be sure to read all information in the Safety and The exhaust from this product contains carbon Operation sections before attempting to operate this unit. monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop orderless, and tasteless gas that can cause the unit. dizziness, nausea, unconsciousness, or even Upon start-up and shut-down, you may hear the metal- brain damage and death if inhaled for prolonged
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Operation Stopping the Engine NOTE: In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by setting the throttle control to STOP. 1. Slide the throttle control fully left to the STOP position. NOTE: Upon start-up and shut-down, you may hear the metal-to-metal sound of the triangular hammers and J- hammers positioning themselves on the rotor. This is normal. 2. After the engine has stopped moving, remove the spark plug wire and remove any debris from the unit and engine. Processing Materia
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Operation Chipping & Shredding Recommendations Operation Type of Waste Size Limitations Notes Permitted Shredding Dry or moist organic Branches and twigs up to Alternately chip or shred moist green material including leaves, 1/2” diameter and 18” long. waste with dry waste to avoid plugging plants, flowers, fruits, or of the discharge chute. vegetables. Process at a feeding rate that allows the rotor to keep up and maintain a high rate of speed. Chipping Long, thicker tree limbs or Tree limbs a
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Regular Maintenance Maintenance Schedule & Procedures The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit. SAFETY ITEMS Before Every 5 Every 25 Every Every Spring & Each Hours Hours 100 250 Fall Use Hours Hours Check for loose hardware � � Check all safety labels � Inspect cone, hopper, and guards. � CHIPPER MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before Every 5 Every 25 Every Every Spring & Each Hours Hours 100 250 Fall Use Hours Hours Clean debris from engine and chipper. ** � � Inspect/Rotate S
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Regular Maintenance A Figure 4. Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Fins Figure 5. Inspect Shredder Hammers A. Access Panel Clean Debris from Engine & Chipper Service Interval: Before each use and every 100 hours. The engine requires air flow to cool itself and for combustion. Before each use, clean any debris from the unit especially from around the air shroud intake, air filter, and muffler. Every 100 hours, remove the engine air shroud and clean out any debris from the engine cooling fins at
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Regular Maintenance Inspect Chipping Knives Service Interval: Every 25 Hours, or As Necessary The chipping knives of this unit can be rotated or sharpened to provide a new cutting surface as required. When inspecting the knives be careful to avoid touching the sharpened edges. To inspect the chipping knives: 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from the spark plug. A WARNING To avoid serious injury from accidental starting, always disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it awa
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Regular Maintenance Engine Oil Type & Capacity Use oil classified API Service Class SF, Select a quality engine oil using the chart in Figure 10. SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity: 5.5 HP models require 5/8 quart (0.6L) of oil. 8HP models require 7/8 quart (0.8L) of oil. 30 Conventional** Check Engine Oil Level 5W-30 Service Interval: Before Each Use 10W-30 Check the engine oil level at the oil fill and level check Conventional* plug (A, Figure 11). 5W-30, 10W-30 Synthetic 1. Stop the
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Troubleshooting & Repair Troubleshooting Chart WARNING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use the unit only when the engine is stopped. may eventually require that service be performed to Always disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten allow it to continue operating properly. it away from the plug before beginning the The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common mainten
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Troubleshooting & Repair Figure 12. Removing the Shredder Hopper Figure 13. Removing the Rotor Housing Repair F E G Shredding Hammer Rotation and Replacement The cutting edges of the shredding hammers may eventually wear out requiring rotation of the hammer or replacement if all cutting edges have been dulled. Triangular hammers can be rotated twice after the first edge dulls, then flipped over once and rotated again for a total of 6 edges. J-hammers can be flipped over once for a total of tw
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Troubleshooting & Repair Chipping Knives Sharpening and Replacement The chipping knives should be sharpened or replaced when tree limbs require extra force to feed into the chipper cone. The chipping knives may be resharpened at a 30 degree angle until the distance between the edge of the blade bevel and the mounting hole is less than 1/16” (1,6mm) (see Figure 17). To inspect, sharpen, or replace the chipping knives: Figure 15. Installing the Chipper Cone 1. Turn the engine off and wait for all
