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Model No.
Description
14267
212cc Viper Earthquake Chipper / Shredder
14268
212cc Viper Earthquake Chipper / Shredder (CE)
9060300
8.50 Torque Rated Briggs Earthquake Chipper / Shredder
9060140
8.25 Torque Rated Briggs Earthquake Chipper / Shredder (CE)
9070300
11.50 Torque Rated Briggs Earthquake Chipper / Shredder
9010400
14.50 Torque Rated Briggs Earthquake Chipper / Shredder
12547
14.50 Torque Rated Briggs Earthquake Chipper / Shredder (CE)
1692327
Tow Bar Kit
1692210
Vacuum Kit
Operator's Manual
Original Operating Instructions
Chipper/Shredders
GAS/OIL
RATIO
50:1
REV2: 01/03/13
© 2013 Ardisam, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
P/N: 14306
ECN: 9496
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- Page 1 GAS/OIL 9060300 8.50 Torque Rated Briggs Earthquake Chipper / Shredder RATIO 9060140 8.25 Torque Rated Briggs Earthquake Chipper / Shredder (CE) 50:1 9070300 11.50 Torque Rated Briggs Earthquake Chipper / Shredder 9010400 14.50 Torque Rated Briggs Earthquake Chipper / Shredder 12547 14.50 Torque Rated Briggs Earthquake Chipper / Shredder (CE)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
With proper care, your Chipper/Shredder will provide many years of service. Please read this entire manual before installation and use. Earthquake reserves the right to change, alter or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice. -
Page 3: Warnings & Safety Precautions
WARNING • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the chipper/shredder according to directions and WARNING INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY schedule included in this Earthquake operator’s manual. COULD RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT • Ensure that anyone who uses the chipper/shredder is FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED. familiar with all controls and safety precautions. - Page 4 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders TRAINING IMPORTANT 1. Read the operating and service instructions carefully. Be THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR CHIPPER/ thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of SHREDDER ARE DETERMINED FROM THE OPERATING the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage POSITION, STANDING AND FACING THE UNIT.
- Page 5 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders 21. Never continue to operate the machine if it starts 5. Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper making unusual noise or vibration. Shut the engine off start-up procedures when returning the unit to service. immediately, allow the rotor to stop, disconnect the 6.
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Page 6: Safety Decals
Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Safety Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this important information while you are operating your unit. - Page 7 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Safety Icons (European Models) Warning: Read Operator’s Manual. Danger: Thrown Objects. Read and understand the Operator’s This machine is capable of throwing Manual before using this machine. objects and debris. Keep bystanders away. Danger: Amputation Hazard. Danger: Thrown Objects. To avoid serious personal injury from This machine is capable of throwing rotating cutting blades, keep hands out...
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Page 8: Identification Numbers
Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Identification Numbers When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. These numbers can be found in the locations shown. -
Page 9: Assembly
Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Assembly Install Chipper Cone - All Models 1 . Position the chipper cone (A) over the three 5/16-18 threaded studs protruding from the engine plate, and attach using three 5/16-18 flange nuts (B). SEE FIGURE 1 2. Rotate cone and cone base away from engine so cone does not contact engine. - Page 10 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders ATTACHING HOPPER EXTENSION TO HOPPER For European models only (14268, 9060140, and 12547) Tools Required: 5/32” Hex drive wrench (i.e: allen wrench) hopper extension hopper extension 7/16” Wrench for 1/4-20 flange nut NOTE: Assemble extension before adding fuel or engine oil. To attach the hopper extension: 1) Before bolting the handle into position, slide one hopper ex- ange nut tension half (1709470) over the rim of the hopper.
- Page 11 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Slide bag over dis- charge chute. Make sure bag Slide bag over dis- Lift discharge noose fits over top charge chute. chute and slide of discharge chute Make sure bag bag over chute. and notch in chute noose fits over top Make sure bag bottom.
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Page 12: Features & Controls
Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Features & 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. -
Page 13: Operation & Storage
Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders General Operating Safety DANGER Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation THE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS sections before attempting to operate this unit. Become CARBON MONOXIDE GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE IS A familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. COLORLESS, ORDERLESS AND TASTELESS GAS THAT CAN CAUSE DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, UNCONSCIOUSNESS Upon start-up and shut-down, you may hear the metal-... - Page 14 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Storage Stopping the Engine NOTE: In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the setting the throttle control to STOP. Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules section, then perform the following steps: 1.
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Page 15: Recommendations & Maintenance
Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Chipping & Shredding Recommendations Operation Type of Waste Permitted Size Limitations Notes Shredding Dry or moist organic material Branches and twigs up to 1/2” Alternately chip or shred moist green waste including leaves, plants, diameter and 18” long. with dry waste to avoid plugging of the flowers, fruits, or vegetables. -
Page 16: Check For Loose Hardware
Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Maintenance Schedule & Procedures The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit. SAFETY ITEMS Before Every 5 Every 25 Every 100 Every Spring & Each Hours Hours Hours Fall Hours Check for loose hardware Check all safety labels Inspect cone, hopper, and guards. - Page 17 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders fins FIGURE 10 - Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Fins FIGURE 11 Clean Debris from Engine & Chipper A. J-Hammer Wear Area B. Access Panel Service Interval: Before each use and every 100 hours. The engine requires air flow to cool itself and for combustion.
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Page 18: Inspect Chipping Knives
Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders 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. -
Page 19: Check Engine Oil Level
Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Use oil classi ed API Service Class SF, Engine Oil Type & Capacity SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity: Select a quality engine oil using the chart in Figure 15. 8.5 torque rated models require 5/8 quart (0.6L) of oil. 30 Conventional** Check Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before Each Use... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting & Repair
Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Troubleshooting Chart WARNING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, PERFORM MAINTENANCE the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may ON THE UNIT ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS STOPPED. eventually require that service be performed to allow it to ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND continue operating properly. - Page 21 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders FIGURE 18 - Removing the Rotor Housing FIGURE 17 - Removing the Shredder Hopper Repair 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.
- Page 22 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Chipping Knives Sharpening and Replacement WARNING The chipping knives should be sharpened or replaced when AMPUTATION HAZARD. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY tree limbs require extra force to feed into the chipper cone. FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING, ALWAYS DISCONNECT The chipping knives may be sharpened at a 30 degree angle THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND SECURE IT AWAY FROM until the distance between the edge of the blade bevel and...
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Page 23: Specifications
2 triangular hammers Waste Reduction Ratio Approximately 20:1 Weight Model 14267 212cc 110 lbs. Model 14268 212cc 118 lbs. Model 9060300 8.50 Torque Rating 107 lbs. Model 9060140 8.25 Torque Rating 115 lbs. Model 9070300 11.50 Torque Rating 120 lbs. -
Page 24: Parts Breakdown
Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders HOPPER & ENGINE GROUP PARTS EXPLOSION Optional CE metal cone assembly P/N 3550842 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5... - Page 25 PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 1960507 BOLT, SOCKET BUTTON HD, 1/4-20 ENGINE, 14.50 TORQUE RATED X 3/4 BRIGGS INTEK (9010400) 1098100 RETAINER, HOPPER GUARD ENGINE, 212CC VIPER (14267 & 14268) 1095100 GUARD, HOPPER 1709403 COLLECTION BAG, 24" X 36" 1930642 NUT, FLANGE, 2-WAY LOCK, 1/4-20 1713203 PLATE, ENGINE KICKSTAND 1709603 SUPPORT, HOPPER GUARD 1921515 CAP SCREW, HEX HD,...
- Page 26 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders HOUSING & ROTOR GROUP EXPLOSION The J-Hammer (not shown) on the opposite side of the rotor faces outward for balanced rotation. There is also a second Chipper Knife and Tri-Hammer (not shown) opposite the ones in the explosion above. Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
- Page 27 9060140, 14267, 14268) 1685698 ROTOR KIT (INCLUDES KEY #'S: 1713206 SPACER, ROTOR, .72" LONG (9070300, 2, 17, 22, 23, 26, 29) 9010400, 9010140) 1660071 ROTOR HAMMERS & KNIVES ASSEM- 1924874 WASHER, FLAT 5/16 BLY (14267, 14268, 9060300, 9060140 MODELS) 1660071 ROTOR HAMMERS & KNIVES ASMY 5/14 CS (9060300, 9060140, 14267, 1660092 ROTOR HAMMERS & KNIVES ASSEMBLY 14268) (9070300, 9010400, 9010140 MODELS) 1660092 ROTOR HAMMERS & KNIVES ASMY...
- Page 28 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders 12727 VACUUM KIT (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) KEY # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 1021100 ADAPTER 1023100 COUPLER 1025100 PLUG, CAP 1035100 HOSE, 4" DIA. X 10' LONG 1027100 LEAF TRAY 1030100 NOZZLE 1024100 RING, NOTCHED, 5" DIA. X 3" LONG 1960294 NUT, HEX FLANGE, 1/4-20 1921319 WASHER, 1/4 6041612 BOLT, PHILLIPS TRUSS HD, 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 1026100 HANDLE 1028100 GRIP, HANDLE 5001612 DECAL, DANGER 12664 HOPPER LID, BLACK 1919326 WASHER, FLAT, 5/16...
- Page 29 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders 1692327 TOW BAR KIT (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) KEY # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 1713352 BENT ARM ASSEMBLY 1713414 ROD ASSEMBLY 1713357 ROD HOLDER ASSEMBLY 1710726 PIN, CLEVIS, 5/16 X 1-1/2 1918196 PIN, QUICK, 3/32 X 1-7/8 1925205 BOLT, HEX HD CAP SCREW, 5/16-18 X 5/8 GR5 1423B BOLT, HEX HD CAP SCREW, 5/16-18 X 2 GR5 1919438 NUT, HEX LOCK, 5/16-18 118053 PIN, ROUND HD, 3/8 X 2 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
- Page 30 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders HOPPER EXTENSION PARTS EXPLOSION, PARTS LIST AND FULL ASSEMBLY (CE EUROPEAN MODELS ONLY) KEY # PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1960507 BOLT 1/4-20 X 3/4 SBH BLK ZN 1930642 NUT 1/4-20 HFLTPLK BLK ZN 179470 EXTENSION CHIPPER HOPPER CE 1921319 WASHER, PLAIN 17/64 X 5/8 X 3/64 (NOT SHOWN) Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
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Page 31: Certificates Of Conformity
Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5... - Page 32 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
- Page 33 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
- Page 34 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
- Page 35 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
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Page 36: Warranty
Warranty Terms and Conditions PRODUCT WARRANTY: 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this EARTHQUAKE™ CHIPPER/SHREDDER to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the one-year warranty of this product, Ardisam will furnish, at their discretion, parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship. -
Page 37: Warranty
Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders EXPLANATION OF EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY PROVISIONS The United States Environmental Protection Agency, the California Air b) Replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for Resources Board and Ardisam, Inc., are pleased to explain the emission required maintenance at or after the first scheduled replacement point;... - Page 38 Operator’s Manual Chipper/Shredders NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
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- Page 40 Earthquake™, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@getearthquake.com All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Items used for props not included. Some assembly may be required.
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