McCulloch Pro-Mac 5000 User manual

MMECULLOCH”
cHIPPER/sHREDDER
Pro-Mac 5000
Pro Mac 5000i
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(=) OWNER’S MANUAL READ CAREFULLY-
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I&WARNING: TO REDUCE THE ?QTENT’fAt- FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
lNSTRUCTfONS. FAILURE TO COMpf-Y WITH THE lNSTRUCllONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
TRAINING
Read this owrmr”s manual carefully in fis entirey before
attempting to assemble or operate this machine. Be
completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of
thl.s machine before operai~ it. Keep this manual in a
safe pface for future and rqular reference or for ordering
replacement parts.
Children must never be allowed to operate this
equipment.
No one shoufd operate this unit while intoxicated or while
tafdng medication that imps.ks the senses or reactions.
This equipment shoukf never.be operated in the vicinity of
children, pets or other persons.
Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the
●exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide,
ydich Is an pcfdess, tasteless and deadly poisonous gas.
Never place your hands or any part of your bocfy or
cbthing inside the”feeding chamber, discharge chute, or
near any moving part while the machine or engine is
running.
If it’ Is necessary for any reason to irrsp&t or repair the
feeding chambers of any part of the macf&e where a
moving part can cqme in co”ntact with your body or
cbthirrg, stop the machine, aflow it to COOI,disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from
the spark plug before attempting such inspection or
repair.
PREPARATION
Wear safety gogglos, work gfoves and shoes while
operating the chipper/shredder. Do not wear loose
cbthing or jowcdry.
Operate chippor/shreddcrr only on a level surface.
Do not operate the chipper/shredder on a paved or gravel
surface.
●Before starting the chlpperlshredder, check that all
~screws, nuts, bolts and all other fasteners are properly
sekxrrcrd. Replaco all damaged or unreadable warning
and oporaling decals.
Check fuel Iovel bolore starting engine. Gasoline is highly
flammable; handle with care. Use only an approved
cOntalnor.
Do not fill fuel tank indoors, when engine Is running, or
until engine is allowed to cool. Do not smoke.
Reinstall fuel cap on tank and fuel container. Wipe the unit
clqan of any spilled fuel.
OPERATION
Beforo starling IIIC machine, operators shall make certain
that Iho cu[tinq charnbor is empty.
When Iectiiflg m[iteriai in!o this equipmenl, be extremely
carolul th;II piocor, of metal, rocks, bottles. cans or other
foroign objoc[z aro not incluctod. Personal injury or
damago to thomxhinc coufd result.
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ff the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or n
your machine should start making an unusual noise or
vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from
the spark plug. Aflow the machine to stop and take the
following steps:
InSped for damage.
Repface or repair Wy damaged parts.
Check for any hose parts and tghten to assure continued
safe operat.mn.
The engine must be kept clean of debris and other
accumulations.
Do not allow an accumulation of processed materiaf to
build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper
discharge and can resutt in kick-bad from feed opening. -
Never pl~e your hands or any other part of your bbdy or
cfothing inside the feeding chamber,” discharge chute or
near any moving part while the engine is running.
Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good
worfdng cxmditiirr to assure c%ntinued safe operatiin.
Always stand clear of the discharge area wheri operating
this machine.
Keep your face and body back from the feed opening to
avo”d accidental bunco bad of any material..
Do not over-reach. Keep proper balance and footing at all
times.
The engine governor, settings on your machine must not
be altered, changed, or tarripered with. The governor
controls the maximum safe ‘operating speeds and
protods the engine and all moving parts from damage
caused by over-speed. Authorized service personnel
slpuld perform these adjustments if aproblem exist.
Do not trans~rt machine while engine is running.
Do not operate engine it air cleaner or cover directly over
carburetor air intake is removed, except for adjustment.
Removaf of such parts cmufd create afire hazard. .
If chippkhreddor becomes cfogged the operator must
shut-off .e,ngirre, and discxrnnect spark plug before clearing
debris. . .
MA1tiNANCE AND STORAGE
When this equipment is stopped for servicing, inspectio~
storage or to change an accmssory, make sure the spark
plug wire is discmneded from the spark plug and moved
away from the spark plug. Tho machine should be
allowed to c@ down before making such inspection.
adjustments, service, elc. Maintain your machine with
caro and keep it clean Ior tho best and continuod safe
operat’km. Authorized sorwco shall be soughl if aproblem
oxisls.
Do not uso flammablo solutionc 10clwrII the air Iiller.
When not in use, your machmo chould t.m stored out of
tho roach of chikfron. Keep whoro ga$olino fumes will nof
roach an opon tlamo or spark. For kJIXJpurior.ts of storagoo
rofcr to Iho ‘Sloraao- section of lhi~ rnanu;d.
●~NING: This unit is equipped with an Inlomal ccrmbustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved lo~osl-covered.bnrsh-
red or ~rnss+nmrod fond unfess the ongkwr’sexhaust sys!om Is equippd wih aspark arrosfor meeting apphmbfo local or LIJIC laws (if any),
tpark amoster IS used, II should bo maintained in offoctiw working order by the opcrakx.
eSIaIc 01California tile above Is required by law (Section 4442 of the CafifornicrPUMCResources Code) Orhcr sratcwmay tmvc similar laws.
ml laws apply O(I Irxk, ral lands Aspmk wrcskr for the mulllcr is available throw)h your nearest engine mJhoIIzw_I:I:tvIcu deah:f
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SAFETYRULES ..............................................................2STORAGE .....................................................................
ABLE OF CONTENTS 10
.................................................3SERVtCE& ADJUSTMENTS .....................- .........-..11 -13
ASSEMBLY ..................................................................4-5 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................l4
OPERATION ................................................................6-8 REPAIR PARTS .......................................................l5.23
Maintenance .............................................................9 ACCESSORIES ......................................................24-29
CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON: TOOLS REQUIRED FOR JWSEMBLY:
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Chlppor/Shredder completely assembled oxceptfor chipper I-Regular Screwdriver
chute and shredder hopper
Shredder hopper,’ handle and guard assembly 1-1Q- Wrench
Chip@r chute assembly 1- lR. Socket
Deflector 1-Ratchet Wrench W/extens.km
Parts Bag Containing: NOTE: Tools required will depend on unit purchased.
1-Owners’ Manual
1-Engine Manual
1-Warranty Card
10 -Patch Loc 114-20x .50 One Way Screws
.8 -Flatwashers ;281x .63x .065
4,. -Nuts 1/4-20 REGHEX Center lock
1-Safety Goggles
1-Callector Bag
1-Debris Tamper [IiK!i
CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG
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DANGER A
There are rotating cutting blades Inside the Chipper/
Shredder housing that will cause serious Injury. DO
NOToperate machlneunless Chipper Chute and Shred-
der Hopper are securely installed.
TEP 1: UNPACKING AND CHECKING
ONTENTS
Locate and remove Chipper Chute/Shredder Hopper
assembfy and debris tarnper from carton.
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Locate qnd,remove parts bag.
Cutafl”fourcorners of carton from top to bottom and lay flat.
Remove bracket from support and cut nylon ties from axle.
Pull the ChipperX3tiredder off of the pallet.
Pmpafy &+ose of discarded ””&rton and pallet.
●Compare cxmter$s with the contents of parts bag. If any
partsare missing or damaged, contact your local service
dealer or @l for factory service.
m2: IIwmu SHREDDER iiOpPER
Rotate Shredder/Hopper tube upward to Ialched Posilion.
Wfih Shredder Hopper handle (iom B) pointing away from
the engine and the rectangular opening “facing upward,
posltiinthe round opening of the Shredder Hoppor (item A)
over the round steel chute tube (item D) (See FIG. 2-
ASSY).
AfIgntopholelnthe Shredder Hopper rmck with tho top hole
In the steel chute tube.
●Assemble six (6) l/4-20x .50 screws, provided inpartsbag,
through aligned holes. Do not tighten.
.Position Hopper in position level with the unit and tighten all
six (6) screws securely.
STEP 3: INSTALLCHIPPER CHUTE
●Remove flatwashors and locking nuts (item B) from the
three (3) threaded studs (See FIG. 3-ASSY). ~~
●Position Chipper Chule assembly (ilem A) in opening in
housing and over the thr~o (3) threaded studs. Place v-
shaped bottom fip of Chipper Chuto into oporjng first and
raise Chipper Chute unlil remaining two (2) sluds” are
through the top holes.
●Assombfoflaf washers and locking nuts to three (3) threaded
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studs and faston securely. -
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●STEP 4: “INSTALLDISCHARGE
3EFLECTOR
●Position discharge deflector (item C) as shown in FIG. 4-
ASSY.
●Attach deflector to shredder housing using the four (4) l/4-
20 x.50 one-way screws (item D), cighf (!3) !Ialwashers
(item E), and four (4) locknuts (ilem F). (See FIG. 4-ASSY)
●TQhtcn locknuts securely.
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STEP. 5: ASSEMBLY OF COLLECTOR BAG
The Chipper/Shredder comes equipped with one of two types of
collector bag to catch the shredded material.
.To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag around the
‘discharge opening (on units having achute deflector, pull
the bag over the deflector) until the drawstring is positioned
behind upper and lower tabs on housing. Depress the
plunger on the drawstring fock and pull on the d~awstring
●until the bag is tight around the discharge opening.Tielease
plunger to retain drawstring and bag in position. See FIG.
5-ASSY.
●The Chipper/Shredder may be operated “without coflector
bag installed. When operating without bag, stay clear of
discharge opening and do not allow materiaf to collect and
restrict discharge of material.
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fWYOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER
AD THISOWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING” YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER.
nparethe lllustrat”~ns with your tiipper-shredder to familiarize yourself with the focation of various controls and adjust ments. Save
manual for future reference.
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MEETS ANSI SFETY STANDARDS
Chlpper-Shredders conform to the safety stand Qs of the Amerfcan National Standards fnstitute.
}ERATING coN’fRoLs (D) SHREDDER HOPPER -Used for shredding small branches
F~ EIGO 1OP) and other smafl debris.
,/; (E) SHREDDER HOPPER RELEASE KNOB -Rofoases Shrod-
CHIPPER CHUTE -Used for chipping branches der Hopper to rotat ed10ground position for easy raking of Ioavos
COLLECTOR BAG -Used to colloct all chipped, shredded and other debris inlo the hopper.
xwumed debris for easy disposaf. (F) STARTER HANDLE -Used to manuaffy start the engino.
ENGINE CONTROLS -Throttfe and Choke controls are
ted here. (see engine manual for individual controls)
‘ORE USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER, AGAIN REFER TO THE “SAFETY RULES” AS SHOWN ON
_;-E2 OF THIS MA.NUA.L, ALW~~.S. BE C,AREFUL. -.
:Imum noise level measured In adistance of Im from shredder and 1.6m above ground= 97db(A) (as per
45635).
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BEFORE STARTING
1- placethe shredder on a“firm, Ievol surface.
!? Service Ongino with gasolino and oil as instrucfod in the
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scparale engino manual packed with your shredder.
3. Insure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug.
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ADANGER A
BESURE NO ONE OTHER THAN THE OPERATOR IS
sTANDING NEAR THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER WHILE
STARTING OR OPERATING.
AWARNING ~A
THE CHIPPEIVSHREDDER IS SHIPPED WITHOUT
GASOL!NE IN THE FUEL TANK AND VERY LMLE OIL
IN -THE ENGINE CRANKCASE DO NOT OPERATE
ENGINE UNllL CRANKCASE HAS BEEN FILLED WITH
OIL AS SPEC!FIED IN THE ENGINE MANUAL PRO-
VIDED WITH THE MACHINE.
TO START ENGINE:
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Insure spark plug wire and rubber boot is attached to spark
plug (See Engine Manual).
Turn fuel shut-off valve to “ON” position (if so equipped)
(see Engine Manual).
Push stop switch to “ON” pq:ition (if so equipped).
Move choke control lever to “CHOKf3FULL CHOKI?
positiin. (See Engine Manual)
Move throttle control lever to ‘FAST/OWRUN” position.
Grasp starter handle (See Engine Manual) and pull rope
out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle
(rope will pull slightly harder at this point. Let the rope rewind
slowly. .
Pull the rope with arapid, continuous, full arm ~troke. Keep
afirm grip on start handle. Let rope rewind slowly. DO NOT
let starter handle snap back against starter. ~~
Repeat preceding two (2) instructions until engine fires;
When engine starts, move choke lever on engine halfway
between ”CHOKE/FULLCHOKF and”RUN/NO CHOK15.
Move throttle control to idle rm.ition for afew minutes to
allow engine to warm-up. When engine is warm move
choke lever to “RUN’* position.
NOTE Inorderto idle srncmthly, anew engine mayrequirethree
(3) to five (5) minutes running above slow idle speed. Idle speed
has been adjusted to be correct after this break-in period.
TO STOP ENGINE:
.Move throttle ~ntrol lever to”* OFF/STOP/SLOW” position.
(See Engine Manual) .
.Push stop switch to ‘OFF” position (if so equipped).
.Do not choke carburetor to stop engine. Backfire or engine
damage may resuft if choke is used to stop engine.
NOTE: Close fuel shutoff va~e (if so equipp+) when transporting
or flOt operating Chipper/Shredder, to prevent fuel leakage.
HOW To USE YOUR
CHIPPER-SHREDDER:
The ChipporC3hrcddor kdo:.qned for three (3) difforont moth
ods of operation
‘A DANGER A’
THECHIPPER-SHREDDER DISCHARGESMATERIALS
WITH CONSIDERABLE VELOCITY. KEEP AWAY FROM
THEAREAAROUNDTHE DISCHARGE ALWAYS STOP
THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG
W!RE WHEN REMOVING OR AITACHING THE BAG
WHEN CHANGING CONTAINERS OR WHEN REMOV-
ING THE SHREDDED MATERIAL WEAR SAFETY
GIASSES AND GLOVES WHENEVER USING YOUR
CHIPPER-SHREDDER. d
●Leaves and small branches can be fed into the Hewer
assembly when !! is in the raised positiin (See FfG:2-6P).
Ititbecomes necessary to push material into the Ctipper/
Shredder, use the supplied debris tamper -NOT YOUR
HANDS:
(A DANGER A.
ANY AITEMPTTO PUSH MATERIAL WITH ANYTHING
OTHER THAN THE DEBRIS TAMPER CAN RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR MACHINE DAMAGE.
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iWARNING A“
IDO NOT DEPOSIT MATERIAL LARGER THAN 1/2’” Dl-
AMETER IN THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY. ANY MATERIAL
HEAVfER THAN 1/2”’ SHOULD BE FED INTO THE Cti[P-
PER CHUTE.
DLeaves and small twigs can be raked into thG Hoppe
assembly, when the Hopper assembly is rotatod to th,
ground: Small branches can also be fed into the Hoppe
zu+crmbfy in this position (See FIG. 3-OP).
‘To rotate the Hopper assembly, use one (1)hand to pullth
Hopper release knob out until the Hopper assembly is fre
to move (See FIG. 4-OP). Rotate the Hopper assembly t
the right (while holding the Hopper releaso knob) until th
edge contacts the ground.
rADANGER A’
MAKE CERTAIN THE CHIPPER CHUTE GUARD IS IN
PLACE. SHOULD THE CHIPPER CHUTE GUARD BE-
COME WORN OR TORN, REPLAcE BEFORE CONTINU-
ING USE.
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●Bulky material, such as stalks or heavy branches (anything
over 1/2” diameter, up to 3“ in diameter), should be fed into
the Chipper chute (See FIG 5-OP).
For best performance, itisimportant tokeepthe shredding blade
and the chipper blade sharp. Refer to service and adjustment
section, pages 12, 13. If the composition of the material being
discharged changes (becomes stringy, etc.) or il the rate at
which the material feeds’~n slows down considerably, it is likely
that the shredding blade and/or Chipper blade is dull and need
to be sharpened or replaced.
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●LA -DANGER A)
ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK
PLUG WIRE BEFORE CLEANING, LUBRICATING OR
PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.
GENERAL RECOMMENDA’fiONS:
.Periodically check all fasteners and be sure they are tight.
●Follow the Service Recommendation Schedule, in SERVICE
AND ADJUSTMENT section of this manual.
CHIPPER/SHREDDER LUBRICATION:
Lubricate the transport wheel hubs occasionally, with a
good quafii motor oil.
The rotating Hopper assembly requires lubricating 10
maintain optimum performance. Approximately every fiie
(5) hours of operation, before each use, and before storage,
Iubriite the Hopporassembly rotating plate. Using a hand
grease gun, filled with a good quality, all-purpose grease,
lubricate the three (3) zerk fittings found on the Hopper
assembly retainer ring.
Fill each zerk with approximately five (5) shots of grease.
Rotate Hopper assembly to the ground as shown in FIG.!! -
OP and apply five (5) more shots of grease to each of the
three (3) zerks. Rotate Hopper assembly several times to
spread lubricant around. NOTE: Should Iubr”kati.ng the
Hopper assembly fail to provide adequate rotat”mn, remove
the entire Hopper assembly from unit (See FIG.2-SERV).
Clean debris from all rotating parts, repface or repair any
damaged parts, reassemble Hopper assembly securely to
unit and lubricate according to procedure above.
Caster wheel (optional) approximately every ten (1O)hours
of operation and befo~e storage, lubricate-the ze~ fitting
found above the caster wheel with three (3) shots of a good
quality, all purposo grease.
●ENGINE LUBR1CATION: ‘“
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance
instructions. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instruc-
tions carefully.
AIR CLEANER -
Service aircleanerevery (25) hours or every season, which eve!
comes first. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty
conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usua.fly indi.
cates that the air cleaner should be setviced. To service the ail
cleaner, refer to the separate engine mairual packed with youl
unit.
NOTE Never run your engine without air cleaner completel~
assembled.
SPARK PLUG
The. spark plug should be cfoaned and the gap reset once ;
season or every (50) hours of operation (See Engine Manuaf)
Spark plug roplacomonl is recommended at the starl of eat}
season; check engine manuat for correct pkrg type and ga~
specifications.
CLEAN ENGINE
Clean engino periodically. Remove dirt and debris with acloth
or brush. Cleaning with aforceful spray of water is not remm.
mended as water could contaminate the fuel system. Yearfy or
every twenty-five (25) hours, which ever occurs first, re’movethe
blower housing and dean the ,@reas shown in your Engine
Manual to avoid over-speeding, over-heating end engine dama-
ge. Clean more often if necessary. ,,
MUFFLER
Do not operate the Chipper/Shredder Withoq amuffler or
tamper with the exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark
arresters could geate afire hazard. Inspect periidk.aily and
replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with aspark
arrester screen assembly, remove every ffiy (50) hours for
cleaning and insp~ion. Replace if damaged.
CLEANING
.TheChipper/Shredder may be cleaned by running water
from ahcce through the Shredder Hopper assembly and
Chipper chute with engine running. Allow the Chipper/
Shredder to dry thoroughly.
●Wash !hebag periodicatlywtih water. Allow to dry thoroughly
in the shade. Do Not use heat.
FUEL FILTER (IF SO EQUIPPED)
Fuel filter should be rcrplacod once each season. If fuel filte
becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replace
●ment is required. To service tho air cleaner, refer to the sepa
rate engine manual packed with ‘your unit.
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DANGER
NEVERSTOREYOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER INDOORS
OR IN AN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTffATED AREA
IF GASOLfNE R~lNS IN THE TANK. FUMES MAY
REACH AN OPEN FLAM~ SPARK OR PILOT UGHT
FROM AFURNAC~ WATER HEATER, CLOTHES
DRYER, CIGAR- ETC.
“o prevent &gine damage ifchfpper-shr&fder is not used for
norethan30 days,followthe steps tx+ow: . .
/OT12 GASOLINE MUST BE REMOVED OR TREATED TO
‘REVENT GUM bEPOSfTS FROM FORMING IN-THE TANK,
W~R, HOSE AND CARBURETOR DURING ..STORAGE.
d-SODURING STORAGE, ALCOHOL-BLENDED GASOLINE
liAT USES. ETHANOL OR METHANOL (SOMETIMES
XLED GASOHOL) AITRACTS WA~R. IT ACTS ON THE
M.SOLfNE,TO FORM ACIDS WHICH” DAMAGE WE EN-
ilNE .“
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To remove gasoline, run engine unt~ tank is empty and engine
sfops. If you do not Want to remove gasoline, agas stabilize
such =“ STA-BIL may be added to any gasoline left in the tank
to minimize gum deposits and acids. If the tank is almost empty
mix stabilizer with fresh gasoline in aseparate container and adc
some to ttje tank. Atways follow instructions on stabllizel
container. Then run enghe at least 10 minutes after stabl.
Ilzer Is added to allow ‘mixture to reach carburetor. Store
chipper-shredder In safe place. See warning above.
The following steps shbukt be taken to prepare your shredderfol
storage.
@Clean unit thoroughly, including engine.
.Refer to engine manual for correct engine storag~
instruct”~ns. “
.Carefully inspe~ unit and repla~ any worn, damaged, 01
missing parts and tghten any loose fasteners
●If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed, coal
metal par& with a~ght oil or siliine to prevent rusting.
.Store Chipper/Shredder in adry,” clean area out of the
reach of children. .
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