Safety & Operating Instructions

Starting the Engine (Manual Start Model)
1. Ensure that the Fuel Shut-Off is in the “ON” position to the right
(Figure 25).
2. Move the Choke Control Lever to the “CHOKE” position to the left
(leave in the RUN position to the right if the engine is already warm).
3. Move the Throttle Control Lever to about half way between Slow
(turtle) and Fast (rabbit) position.
4. Pull the slack out of the Starter Cord until you feel resistance, then pull
quickly.
Fuel Shutoff
The cord will recoil back into position (Figure 25).
5. As the engine warms up, slowly adjust the Choke to the “Run”
position. Wait until the engine runs smoothly before each Choke
adjustment.
6. When the Engine is warmed up and running smoothly with the
Choke in the “RUN” position, move the Throttle Control Lever to the
fast (rabbit) position for chipping.
Starting the Engine (Electric Start Model)
1. Ensure that the Fuel Shut-Off is in the “ON” position (Figure 26).
2. Move the Choke Control Lever to the “CHOKE” position to the left
(leave in the RUN position to the right if the engine is already warm).
3. Move the Throttle Control Lever to about half way between Slow
(turtle) and Fast (rabbit) position.
4. Turn the Key to the “START” position until the engine starts and then
release it (Figure 26). The Key Switch will snap back to the “RUN”
position and the engine will continue to run.
5. As the engine warms up, slowly adjust the Choke to the “Run”
position (Figure 25). Wait until the engine runs smoothly before
each Choke adjustment.
6. When the Engine is warmed up and running smoothly with the
Choke in the “RUN” position, move the Throttle Control Lever to the
fast (rabbit) position for chipping.
Stopping the Engine
Figure 25
Figure 26
Shut down the Engine (The flywheel will continue to rotate for a while after the engine is shut off), Wait 5 minutes for the
engine to cool and all moving parts to come to a complete stop, remove spark plug wire and disconnect the negative
battery cable before moving or working on the chipper.
1. Slowly move the Throttle Control Lever all the way to the slow position (turtle icon).
2. For electric start models, turn the Key to the off position to stop the engine. Remove the Key for safety.
Note: Close the Fuel Shut-Off when transporting or storing the GRAVITY SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER.
Run
Stop
Start
Fuel Shutoff
Starter Cord
Choke Lever
Throttle Control
Lever
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