Billy Goat TERMITE TKD505SPT Installation instructions

Part No. 890316 Form No. F082195D
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UNIT SIZE: OVERALL LENGT : 62"(1.57m) OVERALL WIDT 26.75" (0.68m) OVERALL EIG T 42" (1.07m)
SHREDDER KIT
P/N 89 2 9. Shreds
leaves, dramatically reduc-
ing total volume.
For vacuuming in hard to
reach areas.
HOSE KITS
Heavy Duty Vacuum
Hose Kit P/N 9 943.
4"(102mm) x 10' (3.05m)
Homeowners Vacuum
Hose Kit P/N 9 942.
4"(102mm) x 10' (3.05m)
NOZZLE WEAR PLATES
P/N 9 81 . Extends no le
life when used along curbs and
hard surfaces.
OPTIONAL DEBRIS BAGS
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
TKD505SPT
TKD5 5SPT
ENGINE: H.P. 5.5 (4.1 kW)
ENGINE: TYPE TEC. PREMIER
ENGINE: FUEL CAP. 1.5 qt. (1.4 L)
ENGINE: OIL CAP. 0.66 qt. (0.62 L)
WEIGHT: UNIT 126# (57.2 kg)
WEIGHT: SHIPPING 149# (67.6 kg)
ENGINE WEIGHT: 18.75# (8.5 kg)
STANDARD TURF QUICK
DEBRIS BAG
P/N 89 3 7. Standard on TKD
models. For use in leaves and
grass in non-dusty conditions.
QUICK DEBRIS BAG
P/N 89 3 5 for use in dusty
conditions.
DEBRIS BAG COVER
P/N 9 8 1 Directs dust
downward away from operator.
ZIPPERLESS QUICK BAG
P/N 89 3 9 For non dusty
conditions that are damaging to
ippers.

Part No. 890316 Form No. F082195D
THIS S MBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJUR AND/OR PROPERT
DAMAGE MA OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULL .
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL & EN-
GINE MANUAL.”
WARNING: DO NOT
1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and deadly poison.
2. DO NOT place hands or feet near moving
or rotating parts.
3. DO NOT store, spill or use gasoline near
an open flame, or devices such as a stove,
furnace, or water heater which use a pilot
light or devices which can create a spark.
4. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not
well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is
recommended.
5. DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is
running. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes
before refueling. Store fuel in approved
safety containers.
6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while
engine is running.
7. DO NOT operate engine when smell of
gasoline is present or other explosive
conditions exist.
8. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is
spilled. Move machine away from the spill
and avoid creating any ignition until the
gasoline has evaporated.
9. DO NOT transport unit with fuel in tank.
10. DO NOT smoke when filling fuel tank.
11. DO NOT choke carburetor to stop
engine. Whenever possible, gradually
reduce engine speed before stopping.
12. DO NOT run engine at excessive
speeds. This may result in injury & /or
damage to unit.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
PARTS BAG & CONTROLS
LABELS
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS DRAWING & LIST
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY PROCEDURE
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13. DO NOT tamper with governor springs,
governor links or other parts which may
change the governed engine speed.
14. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed
selected by the engine manufacturer.
15. DO NOT check for spark with spark
plug or spark plug wire removed. Use an
approved tester.
16. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug
removed. If engine is flooded, place
throttle in “FAST” position and crank until
engine starts.
17. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard
object or metal tool as this may cause
flywheel to shatter in operation. Use
proper tools to service engine.
18. DO NOT operate engine without a
muffler. Inspect periodically and replace, if
necessary. If engine is equipped with
muffler deflector, inspect periodically and
replace, if necessary, with correct deflector.
19. DO NOT operate engine with an
accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other
combustible material in the muffler area.
20. DO NOT use this engine on any forest
covered, brush covered, or grass covered
unimproved land unless a spark arrester is
installed on the muffler. The arrester must
be maintained in effective working order by
the operator. In the State of California the
above is required by law (Section 4442 of
the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands.
OPERATOR
21. DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or
fins because contact may cause burns.
22. DO NOT run engine without air cleaner
or air cleaner cover.
23. DO NOT operate during excessive
vibration!
24. DO NOT leave machine unattended
while in operation.
25. DO NOT park machine on a steep
grade or slope.
WARNING: DO
1. ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the
spark plug when servicing the engine or
equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.
2. DO keep cylinder fins and governor
parts free of grass and other debris
which can affect engine speed.
3. DO pull starter cord slowly until resis-
tance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid
kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.
4. DO examine muffler periodically to be
sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or
leaking muffler should be repaired or
replaced as necessary.
5. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can
gum carburetor and cause leakage.
6. DO check fuel lines and fittings fre-
quently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary
7. Follow engine manufacturer operating
and maintenance instructions.
8. Inspect machine and work area before
starting unit.
SOUND TESTS VIBRATION LEVEL 2.2g
Vibration levels at the operators handles were
measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal
directions using calibrated vibration test equipment.
Tests were performed on 05/19/95 under the conditions
listed:
WIND SPEED:
WIND DIRECTION:
UMIDITY:
TEMPERATURE:
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:
GENERAL CONDI-
TION:
SOUND
Sound tests conducted were in accordance
with 79/113/EEC and were performed on 05/
19/95 under the conditions listed:
GENERAL CONDI-
TION:
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A
p
109
30.06" g (763mm g)
67 %
South
5 MP (8.0 kmh)
62 F (16.7 C)
WIND SPEED:
WIND DIRECTION:
UMIDITY:
TEMPERATURE:
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:
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30.06" g (763mm g)
67 %
South
5 MP (8.0 kmh)
62 F (16.7 C)
Sunny
IN THE INTEREST OF SAFET
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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VIBRATION
WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Part No. 890316 Form No. F082195D
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For your safety and the safety of others, these directions should be followed:
Use of Ear Protection is recommended while
operating this machine.
Do not operate this machine without first reading
owner's manual and engine manufacturer's manual.
Use of Eye and Breathing protection is recom-
mended when using this machine, especially in dry
and dusty conditions. Optional bag cover directs dust
toward ground, away from the operator.
·DO NOT place hands or feet inside nozzle intake opening,
near debris outlet or near any moving parts.
·DO NOT start engine without debris bag and quick discon-
nect connected firmly in place to exhaust outlet.
·DO NOT start or operate machine with debris bag zipper
open.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING.
Read all safety and operating instructions
before assembling or starting this unit.
Debris Bag
89 3 6
Check
These items should be included in your carton. If
any of these parts are missing, contact your dealer.
QUICK DISCONNECT
Fig. 2
·DO NOT operate during excessive vibration.
·DO NOT remove bag until engine has been turned off and has
come to a complete stop.
·DO NOT remove hose kit cap on nozzle until engine has been
turned off and has come to a complete stop.
·DO NOT operate machine with hose cap, bag or hose removed.
·DO NOT use this machine for vacuuming exclusively sand,
dust, fine dirt, rock, glass, string like material, grain, rags,
cans, metal, bark or water.
·DO NOT operate this machine on slopes greater than 20%.
·DO NOT pick up any hot or burning debris, or any toxic or
explosive material.
·DO NOT allow children to operate this equipment.
Check
Tamper
89 229
GENERAL SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
PACKING CHECKLIST
9
1
11
Check
Tecumseh
P/N181-656-1 English
Check Literature Assy
89 325
Literature
Assy
Check Connector
Quick
Disconnect
89 176
8
74 73
30 27
6
1. ASSEMBLE Lift upper handle (item 6), remove items 8, 73, 74, & 30 from
lower handle (item 27). Attach upper and lower handle as shown,
and securely tighten folding handle knobs (item 73),while holding head of
screw (item 8) firmly against upper handle.
2. UNFOLD the debris bag (item 1) and fasten bag neck to bag quick
disconnect (item 83). Attach firmly to housing exhaust (item 52) see fig. 2.
3. ATTACH bag hanger strap to bag supports (item 11), preassembled to
upper handle.
4. INSTALL tamper (item 85) in chipper hopper (see page 7).
5. CONNECT spark plug wire.
Your Billy Goat is shipped from the factory in one carton,
completely assembled except for the upper handle, debris bag,
tamper and bag quick disconnect.
Engine
Manual

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EVERY 10 HOURS
830502
OIL CHAIN
WARNING
900327
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Owner's
Manual
Literature
KD / TKD
Accessories
Check Owner's
Manual
89 316
Literature
KD / TKD
Accessories
89 317
Check
Literature Checklist
These labels should be included on your Vacuum. If any of these
labels are damaged, replace them before putting this equipment into
operation. Item and part numbers are given to help in ordering
replacement labels..
Throttle
Control
Check Warranty
Card
4 972
Warranty
Card
Label Danger
Keep Hands
and Feet
Away
Item 29 Part
No.400424
Label Do Not Fill While
Engine Is Hot
Item 63 Part No.400268
EXPLOSIVE FUEL
STOP ENGINE AND ALLOWT O
COOL BEFORE REFUELING.
400268
WARNING
C
H
O
K
E
FAST
SLOW
STOP
Start
position
Tecumseh
engines have
a primer
button
carburetor with
no choke.
Stop
position
Te c um s e h
12
14 15
LITERATURE ASSY P/N 89 325 13 CONTROLS
ENGINE LABELSINSTRUCTION LABELS
890254
Label Ear Eye Breathing
Item No. 37 Part No. 890254
Label Oil Chain
Item No. 45
Part No. 830502
Label Danger Chipper For Wood
Only Item 48 Part No. 890152
Label Danger Flying Material
Item 62 Part No.810736
DANGER
810736
Label Warning Guards
Item 100 Part No.900327
Label Clutch Item No. 99
Part No. 830503
Debris Bag
Label item 1
Label Read
Owner's Manual
Item No. 123
Part No. 890301
PULLTO ENGAGE CLUTCH
RELEASETO DISENGAGE CLUTCH
830503

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Under normal circumstances, allow time for machine
to clear all wood from chipper hopper before stopping
engine. Otherwise, remaining pieces of wood will jam
inside of chipper when engine stops. See Tamper on page 7.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove debris bag quick disconnect from debris outlet on
machine.
Wearing durable gloves, access impeller through
debris outlet on fan housing and rotate impeller counter
clock wise to dislodge and remove jam and remove
debris from hopper with tongs or equivalent.
Reconnect debris bag quick disconnect to machine.
Reconnect spark plug wire.
Several small branches can be grouped together and fed
together into the chipper (see fig 2.).
When feeding forked branches, squeeze forks together and
feed into chipper entrance (DO NOT overload). If forks are too
large, use a pair of loppers to trim forks down to size. A lopper
storage bracket is provided on every unit (loppers are not
included).
Wearing Eye Protection and Durable
Gloves is recommended while operating
chipper.
Use caution when using chipper
Yo ur TERMITE ® chipper is designed to process tree branches
and limbs up to 2" (50.8mm) diameter.
INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for vacuuming
leaves, grass clippings and other types of organic litter and
for chipping brush, limbs, corn and sunflower stalks and
palm fronds.
Debris mixed with cans, bottles and small amounts of sand
can be vacuumed; however, it is not this machine's primary
purpose. Vacuuming cans, bottles and sand will affect the
longevity of your machine.
VACUUM NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: is
raised and lowered by lifting slightly upward on handle and
pulling height adjust rod (item 23) at left rear of machine.
FOR MAXIMUM PICKUP: Adjust nozzle close to debris,
but without blocking airflow into the nozzle. NOTE: Never bury
nozzle into debris.
CLEARING A CLOGGED NOZZLE
& EXHAUST: Turn engine off and wait for impeller to
stop completely and disconnect spark plug wire. Wearing
durable gloves, remove clog. Danger, the clog may
contain sharp materials. Reconnect spark plug wire.
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions
for type and amount of oil and gasoline used.
Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and
gasoline.
ENGINE SPEED: Controlled by throttle lever on the handle.
Under normal conditions, operate at minimum throttle to
accomplish your current cleaning task.
FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position (when
provided on engine).
CHOKE: See Primer.
PRIMER: Push primer per engine instructions.
THROTTLE: Move remote throttle control to fast position.
Pull starting rope to start engine.
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:
See Troubleshooting on page 12.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING.
Inspect machine work area and machine before operat-
ing. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are
trained in general machine use and safety.
Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive
vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for
damaged or worn impeller, loose impeller bolt, loose impeller
key, loose engine or lodged foreign objects. Note: See parts
list for proper impeller bolt torque specifications. (See trouble
shooting section on page 12).
(50.8 mm)
Maximum
Diameter
2
"
16
16.1
OPERATION
CHIPPING OPERATION
16.7
CLEARING A CLOGGED CHIPPER HOPPER
16.8
VACUUMING OPERATION
16.2
STARTING
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must
be used when operating machine.

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16 OPERATION continued
Note: Frequently empty debris to prevent bag overloading with
more weight than you can lift.
An optional bag and dust cover is available for use where debris will
be vacuumed in dusty conditions (see Optional Accessories shown
on page 1.)
DO NOT place bag on or near hot surface, such as engine. Run
engine at 1/2 throttle for first 1/2 hour to condition new bag. Your new
bag requires a break-in period to condition the pores of the material
against premature blockage. The entire bag surface serves as a filter,
and must be able to breath to have good vacuum performance.
Be sure engine has come to a complete stop before removing
or emptying bag.
This vacuum is designed for picking up trash, organic
material and other similar debris (see Safety Warnings page 2-3).
owever, many vacuums are used where dust is mixed with
trash. Your unit can intermittently vacuum in dusty areas. Dust
is the greatest cause of lost vacuum performance. owever,
following these rules will help maintain your machine's ability
to vacuum in dusty conditions:
•Run machine at idle to quarter throttle.
•The debris bag must be cleaned more frequently. A vacuum
with a clean, pillow soft bag will have good pickup perfor-
mance. One with a dirty, tight bag will have poor pickup
performance. If dirty, empty debris and vigorously shake bag
free of dust.
•Machine or pressure-wash debris bag if normal cleaning
does not fully clean bag. Bag should be thoroughly dry before
use.
Having one or more spare debris bags is a good way to reduce down
time while dirty bags are being cleaned.
•DO NOT leave debris in bag while in storage.
Debris bags are normal replaceable wear items.
DEBRIS BAG
16.3
(fig. 3)
Wood chips made from branches in your own yard make excellent
mulch. A thick blanket of wood chips around plants and flowers
keeps weeds out and moisture in (see fig. 3).
Vacuumed leaves, grass and other organic material from your own
yard can be emptied into a pile or composter to provide enriched soil
for later use as fertilizer in gardens and flower beds (see fig. 3).
Note: Allow green chips to dry before spreading around living plants.
MULCH
COMPOST
16.1
16.9
(fig. 2) Note: Dry wood is harder
to chip than green wood.

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GROUND SPEED can be varied by applying slight downward
pressure to handle during operation (to allow drive wheels
partial slippage) or by changing the engine rpm.
For improved control in confined areas, this machine can be
freewheel pushed forward or backward by releasing the
operator's bail and pushing machine.
This vacuum is self-propelled. To engage the drive, pull
operator's bail against operator's handle. The drive is disen-
gaged by releasing the operator's bail.
Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly venti-
lated areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an
open flame, spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater,
clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
If engine is to be unused for 3 days or more, prepare as
follows:
Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke. Remove all
gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits
from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction
of engine. Drain fuel outdoors, into an approved container,
away from open flame. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and
engine runs out of gasoline.
Using two people to lift machine is recommended. Lift holding the
handle and front of nozzle. Secure in place during transport.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as Sta-Bil) is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 min. after adding stabilizer to
allow it to reach the carburetor.
Do not store with debris in bag.
16
16.4
16.5
OPERATION continued
PROPULSION
16.6
STORAGE
HANDLING & TRANSPORTING:
Handle
Bail
Bail
Down
Engages
Drive
Bail Up
Disengages
Drive
16.12
Before turning machine off, use the Tamper to slowly push
remaining pieces of wood through the chipper. This can prevent
any remaining wood from jamming in the chipper when machine
is turned off.
TAMPER
16.12
Tamper Storage Position.

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MAINTENANCE
CHIPPER BLADE REMOVAL AND SHARPENING
Depending on the type and amount of wood being chipped, the
chipper blade will eventually get dull, losing it’s cutting ability.
Evidence of a dull blade is a noticeably reduced chipping ability or
a rough cut on end of branch.
Note: The chipper blade gap is factory set and should be checked
each time impeller is removed from engine crankshaft and reset if
required. If reassembly requires a different quantity of shim
washers, Billy Goat® shim washer must be used.
Chipper blades are normal replaceable wear items.
DANGER Chipper blade is sharp.
Replace any damaged blade.
11. Using a 3/16" Allen wrench and 1/2" open end wrench, remove
chipper blade from impeller.
12. Sharpen blade by lightly grinding the cutting edge of the blade at
4 degrees (see fig. 5). It is not necessary to remove all nicks from
the cutting edge. CAUTION: Be careful to avoid heat buildup in the
blade during sharpening. This will reduce it’s heat- treated hardness
properties and will reduce blade life. Evidence of too much heat build-
up is a change of color along sharpened edge.
13. The same chipper blade can be sharpened several times.
owever, blade replacement is required when blade no longer
overhangs the chip relief hole in impeller back plate or if increased
vibration occurs (see fig. 5).
14. Chipper blade installation is in reverse order of removal.
4 o
Blade Blade
INCORRECTCORRECT
15. To reinstall impeller, use a new impeller bolt and lockwasher and
use exactly the same crankshaft impeller shim washers as were
removed during disassembly (unless they were damaged). However,
your unit may or may not have required the use of shim washers.
16. Tighten impeller bolt. Torque impeller bolt to 50 Ft. Lbs. (68 N.m)
(see item 51 on page 11).
17. Slowly rotate impeller to insure proper chipper blade clearance.
Check to see that gap between chipper blade and anvil surface (on
lower side of housing top plate) measures between 0.040"(1.02mm)
and 0.080"(2.03mm).
18. If gap is less than 0.040"(0.51mm), add shim washer 890130
(0.060"{1.52mm} thick) and/or 890131 (0.020"{1.02mm} thick),
whichever is required. If gap is more than 0.080"(2.03mm), remove
one or more shim washers as needed to obtain correct gap (see fig. 6
& fig. 7). The chipper will function at up to a maximum of
0.125"(3.18mm) gap.
EDGE OF CHIP
RELIEF HOLE
Fig. 5
Use only a qualified mechanic for
any adjustments, disassembly or
any kind of repair .
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS
TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING
PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Drain fuel and oil from the engine.
3. Remove bag, quick release, upper handle and clutch cable from
upper handle. Do not kink, stretch, or break control cables, control
housings, or end fittings while removing handles.
4. Remove chain guard, chains and jackshaft assembly (see page 9,
Drive Chain).
5. Remove housing top plate by removing bolts around outside of
housing.
6. Leaving engine fastened to top plate, remove impeller bolt and lock
washer and slide impeller off crankshaft ( A puller may be required).
7. Retain shim washers used at end of crankshaft for use at impeller
reinstallation (see fig. 7). owever, your unit may or may not have
required the use of shim washers.
8. If impeller slides off freely, proceed to (step 11 or step 15).
(Do not drop impeller).
9. If impeller does not slide off crankshaft, place two crowbars between
impeller and housing on opposite sides. Pry impeller away from engine
until it loosens. Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller.
1 . If the impeller cannot be loosened, obtain a 1” (25.4mm) longer bolt
of the same diameter and thread type as the impeller bolt. Invert engine
and impeller and support engine above ground to prevent recoil
damage. Thread longer bolt by hand into the crankshaft until bolt
bottoms. Using a suitable gear or wheel puller against the bolt head and
the impeller back-plate (near the blades), remove impeller from shaft.
IMPELLER REMOVAL
RECONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE,
GUARDS, BAG, CAPS AND / OR
HOSE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer
operator's instructions.
DEBRIS BAG: See page 6.
17.1
17.1 IMPELLER REMOVAL and CHIPPER ADJUST-
MENT
17
DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY

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MAINTENANCE continued
19. If chipper blade properly clears anvil surface, proceed to step 20.
If not, return to (step 14) and add or subtract shim washers as
needed to obtain a correct gap.
2 . Reinstall engine, impeller and jackshaft assembly components
onto housing in reverse order of removal (see drive section on page
9).
21. Before connecting spark plug wire, slowly pull engine starting
rope to insure that impeller rotates freely.
22. Reinstall spark plug wire.
Fig. 8
IMPELLER REMOVAL and CHIPPER
Rod
Control
Bracket Clutch 121
Triangular
Plate
The clutch control cable is pre-adjusted at the factory, so when
the bail is released, rod (item 115), engages clutch assembly
(item 121), to stop forward drive motion and allow forward and
backward free-wheeling. When the bail is held against handle,
the clutch rod moves away from clutch assembly to allow drive
engagement.
If drive will not disengage, adjust and align control bracket so
that rod (item 115) fully contacts triangular plate on clutch
assembly when bail is released (see fig. 8).
See lubrication intervals on Maintenance Schedule.
1. Remove chainguard (item 118) and 3 screws (item 81 & 71).
2. Inspect chains (items 87 & 88), for wear, (see chain replace-
ment), lubrication and correct adjustment.
3. If adjustments are required, loosen 4 carriage bolts (item
90), that hold bearing brackets for jackshaft assembly.
4. Adjusting all (3) chains at same time is necessary and can
be done by pulling jackshaft (item 93), up and forward.
5. Tension chains - similar to bicycle chain tightness with
about 1/8” (3.2mm) deflection with light hand pressure mid-
way between sprockets. A slightly loose chain is better than an
over tightened chain. DO NOT over tighten.
6. With chains aligned and tensioned, and jackshaft (item 93),
square and level, tighten carriage bolts (item 90).
7. Completely rotate drive wheels around several times to
insure there are no excessively tight areas in the chain.
8. Repeat steps 4 thru 7 if chains need readjustment.
9. Reinstall chainguard (item 118).
1. With chain guard removed, loosen carriage bolts (item 90),
that hold jackshaft (item 93), and bearing plates (item 101).
2. To replace inner chain (item 88), remove jackshaft
assembly and install replacement chain.
3. To replace wheel chains (item 87), slide bearing plates
(item 101), toward engine to loosen chains. Remove front
wheels. Reinstall replacement chains with wheels and onto
jackshaft sprockets.
4. See steps 4 thru 7 for chain alignment and adjustment.
5. Reinstall chainguard (item 118).
Engine (See Engine Manual)
Check for excessive vibration
Clean Debris Bag
Check bag strap tightness
Inspect for loose parts
Maintenance Operation
Follow these hourly
maintenance intervals.
Maintenance Schedule
Inspect for worn or damaged parts
Lubricate Chains and Clutch
Every
Use
Every 25
hrs
Inspect Chains and Clutch
Every 5 hrs
or (Daily)
Every 10
hrs
fig. 7
fig. 6
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
CHAIN ADJUSTMENTS
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
DRIVE
Chains are normal replaceable wear items. A new chain
should not be used on worn sprockets. Sprockets should be
replaced when replacing chains.
Stop engine and disconnect spark plug
wire before making adjustments.
17.3
17
17.1
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