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How to start the engine on your Yard Man chipper/shredder

• Check the engine oil for proper level. Add oil if needed. Make sure the fuel tank is full of gas.
• Set the throttle to FULL and close the choke. NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
• Place one foot on the front support leg to hold the unit firmly in place.
• Pull the starter rope out to begin turning the engine over. Pull slowly at first and increase speed with each successive pull.
• After the engine starts, open the choke and move the engine throttle control to SLOW. Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute.
• Set the throttle to FULL and begin chipping/shredding.

Installing the hopper on your Yard Man chipper/shredder

• Attach the hopper to the rotor housing. Make sure that you engage the metal lip of the hopper liner inside the rotor housing.
• Secure the hopper to the rotor housing using the mounting bolts and washers. Don't tighten the mounting bolts at this time.
• From inside the hopper, install the mounting bolts and washers into the upper lower holes of the metal hopper liner. Finger tighten the bolts at this time.
• Make sure that the hopper is seated correctly on the chipper/shredder then tighten all mounting bolts firmly.