Central Machinery 65342 Set Up, Operating, And Servicing Instructions
TOW-BEHIND SHREDDER
11 HP
65342
SET UP, OPERATING, AND SERVICING
INSTRUCTIONS
Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN
MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside
a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and
windows are open.
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Only use OUTSIDE
and far away from
windows, doors, and
vents.
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION ............................ 3
PARTS LIST & ASSY. DIAGRAM -
CRANKSHAFT ..............................28
PARTS LIST & ASSY. DIAGRAM -
PISTON .......................................... 29
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ............. 7
UNPACKING .................................. 7
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ........ 8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .... 12
STARTING THE ENGINE .................12
EQUIPMENT OPERATION ...............14
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .. 17
SERVICING .................................. 17
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .....17
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, AND
LUBRICATION SCHEDULE:
ENGINE ..........................................20
STORAGE ........................................20
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, AND
LUBRICATION SCHEDULE:
MACHINE .......................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING - ENGINE 22
TROUBLESHOOTING -
SHREDDER ............................... 24
PARTS LISTS AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAMS ................................ 25
PARTS LIST - SHREDDER ..............25
PARTS LIST & ASSY. DIAGRAM -
CAMSHAFT ................................... 29
PARTS LIST & ASSY. DIAGRAM -
RECOIL STARTER ........................ 30
PARTS LIST & ASSY. DIAGRAM -
FAN COVER .................................. 30
PARTS LIST & ASSY. DIAGRAM -
CARBURETOR ..............................31
PARTS LIST & ASSY. DIAGRAM -
FLYWHEEL ....................................31
PARTS LIST & ASSY. DIAGRAM -
IGNITION SYSTEM ........................32
PARTS LIST & ASSY. DIAGRAM -
STARTER MOTOR ........................32
PARTS LIST & ASSY. DIAGRAM -
CONTROL SYSTEM ......................33
PARTS LIST & ASSY. DIAGRAM -
MUFFLER SYSTEM ......................33
PARTS LIST & ASSY. DIAGRAM -
AIR CLEANER ...............................34
PARTS LIST & ASSY. DIAGRAM -
FUEL TANK SYSTEM ....................34
LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DAY
WARRANTY .............................. 35
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY .............................. 35
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM -
SHREDDER ................................... 26
PARTS LIST & ASSY. DIAGRAM -
CYLINDER HEAD SYSTEM ..........27
PARTS LIST & ASSY. DIAGRAM -
CYLINDER BARREL .....................27
PARTS LIST & ASSY. DIAGRAM -
CRANKCASE COVER ...................28
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PLEASE READ THE
FOLLOWING CAREFULLY ....... 36
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number
in the back of the manual (or month and
year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in
a safe and dry place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information
provided with this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
WARNING! Read all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in re,
serious injury and/or DEATH.
The warnings and precautions
discussed in this manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must
be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into
this product, but must be supplied
by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SET UP PRECAUTIONS
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
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Gasoline fuel and fumes are amma-1.
ble, and potentially explosive. Use
proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Do not store fuel or other
ammable materials nearby.
Have multiple ABC class re extin-2.
guishers nearby.
Operation of this equipment may cre-3.
ate sparks that can start res around
dry vegetation.
The operator should contact local re
agencies for laws or regulations relat-
ing to re prevention requirements.
Set up and use only on a at, level, 4.
well-ventilated surface.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles 5.
and heavy-duty work gloves during
set up.
Do not look into the Hoppers (6, 85) 4.
or Discharge Chute when the machine is running.
Use only oil and fuel recommended 6.
in the “Specications” section of this
manual.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
1. CARBON MONOXIDE
HAZARD
Using an engine indoors
CAN KILL YOU IN
MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide. This is a poison you
cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and windows are
open.
Keep children away from the Shred-5.
der, especially while it is operating.
Do not feed metal, stone, glass, or 6.
any other non-botanical objects into
the Shredder.
Do not attempt to shred or chip ma-7.
terial larger than specied on the
machine or in this manual. (Chipper
Hopper: 3” diameter maximum.
Shredder Hopper: 1” diameter
maximum.)
This Tow-Behind Shredder is for 8.
off-road use only. Never attempt to
tow the machine on public highways,
roads, or thoroughfares. Do not exceed 5 miles per hour when towing.
Do not transport the Shredder with 9.
the Engine (61) running.
Never operate this machine without 10.
the Chipper Hopper (6), Shredder
Hopper (85), or Guide Board (3)
properly attached to the machine.
Only use OUTSIDE and far away
from windows, doors, and vents.
Keep all safety guards in place and in 2.
proper working order at all times.
NEVER place ngers or hands 3.
inside the Chipper Hopper (6) or
Shredder Hopper (85) when the
machine is running. Do not lean or
reach over the Hoppers when the
machine is running.
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Keep your face and body back and 11.
to the side of the Chipper Hopper (6)
while feeding material into the machine to avoid accidental kickback
injuries.
Never operate this machine without 12.
good visibility or light.
Do not operate this machine on a 13.
paved, gravel, or non-level surface.
Do not sit or stand on this machine.14.
Do not tilt the machine while the En-15.
gine (61) is running.
Always stand clear of the discharge 16.
zone when operating this Shredder.
Before starting the Shredder, make 17.
sure the Hoppers (6, 85) and cutting
chamber are empty and free of all
debris.
If it becomes necessary to push 18.
material through the Hoppers (6, 85),
use a small diameter stick. Do not
use your hands, feet, or any metal
object.
Do not allow processed material to 19.
build up in the discharge zone. This
may prevent proper discharge and
can result in kickback of material
through the Hopper (6, 85) openings.
If the machine’s Impeller strikes a for-20.
eign object, or if the machine begins
making an unusual noise or vibrates
excessively, immediately shut off the
Engine (61). Allow the Impeller to
come to a complete stop. Disconnect
the spark plug wire. Then perform
the following steps:
pacemaker failure. Caution is necessary when near the engine’s magneto
or recoil starter.
Use only accessories that are recom-24.
mended by Harbor Freight Tools for
your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one piece of equipment
may become hazardous when used
on another piece of equipment.
Do not operate in explosive atmo-25.
spheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Gasoline-powered engines may ignite
the dust or fumes.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing 26.
and use common sense when operating this piece of equipment. Do not
use this piece of equipment while
tired or under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-27.
ing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the equipment
in unexpected situations.
Inspect for damage.a.
Repair or replace damaged parts.b.
Check for any loose parts and tight-c.
en to ensure continued safe operation.
Do not leave the Shredder unattend-21.
ed when it is running. Turn off the
Engine before leaving the work area.
Use this equipment with both hands 28.
only. Using equipment with only
one hand can easily result in loss of
control.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose 29.
clothing or jewelry. Keep hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, 22.
hearing protection, and heavy duty
work gloves during use.
Parts, especially exhaust system 30.
components, get very hot during use.
Stay clear of hot parts.
People with pacemakers should 23.
consult their physician(s) before
use. Electromagnetic elds in close
Do not cover the engine or equipment 31.
during operation.
proximity to a heart pacemaker could
cause pacemaker interference or
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Keep the equipment, engine, and sur-32.
rounding area clean at all times.
Use the equipment, accessories, etc., 33.
in accordance with these instructions
and in the manner intended for the
particular type of equipment, taking
into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use
of the equipment for operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
for a purpose for which it is not in-
tended.
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
Before service, maintenance, or 1.
cleaning:
Turn the engine switch to its a.
“OFF” position.
Allow the engine to completely b.
cool.
Do not operate the equipment with 34.
known leaks in the engine’s fuel system.
This product contains or, when used, 35.
produces a chemical known to the
State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
When spills of fuel or oil occur, they 36.
must be cleaned up immediately.
Dispose of uids and cleaning materials as per any local, state, or federal
codes and regulations. Store oil rags
in a bottom-ventilated, covered, metal
container.
Keep hands and feet away from 37.
moving parts. Do not reach over or
across equipment while operating.
Before use, check for misalignment 38.
or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, and any other condition that
may affect the equipment’s operation.
If damaged, have the equipment
serviced before using. Many ac-
cidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment.
Use the correct equipment for the 39.
application. Do not modify the equipment and do not use the equipment
Then, remove the spark plug.c.
Never attempt to unclog either the 2.
feed intake or discharge opening
while the Engine (61) is running.
Immediately shut off the Engine
(61). Allow the Impeller to come
to a complete stop. Remove the
Spark Plug from the Engine. Then
perform the following steps:
Remove the clogged material.a.
Inspect for damage.b.
Repair or replace damaged parts.c.
Check for any loose parts and tight-d.
en to ensure continued safe operation.
Keep all safety guards in place and in 3.
proper working order. Safety guards
include mufer, air cleaner, mechani-
cal guards, and heat shields, among
other guards.
Do not alter or adjust any part of the 4.
equipment or its engine that is sealed
by the manufacturer or distributor.
Only a qualied service technician
may adjust parts that may increase or
decrease governed engine speed.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles 5.
and heavy duty work gloves during
service.
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Maintain labels and nameplates on 6.
the equipment. These carry important information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools
for a replacement.
Have the equipment serviced by a 7.
qualied repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the equipment is maintained. Do not attempt
any service or maintenance procedures not explained in this manual
or any procedures that you are uncertain about your ability to perform
safely or correctly.
Store equipment out of the reach of 8.
children.
Follow scheduled engine and equip-9.
ment maintenance.
Refueling Precautions:10.
Do not smoke, or allow sparks, a.
ames, or other sources of ignition
around the equipment, especially
when refuelling.
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel
Type
Capacity 1.72 Gallons
Type 10W-30
Engine Oil
Capacity 1.16 Quarts
Note: Additional specications found in
the TECHNICAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS chart in this manual.
The emission control system for this
engine is warranted for standards set by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
For warranty information, refer to the last
pages of this manual.
At high altitudes, the engine’s carburetor, governor, and any other parts that
control the fuel-air ratio will need to be
adjusted by a qualied mechanic to allow
efcient high-altitude use and to prevent
damage to the engine and any other devices used with this product.
89+ octane unleaded
gasoline
UNPACKING
Do not rell the fuel tank while the b.
engine is running or hot.
Do not ll fuel tank to the top. Leave c.
a little room for the fuel to expand as
needed.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area only.d.
When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please
call Harbor Freight Tools at the number
shown on the cover of this manual as soon
as possible.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
STARTING:
Turn the Power Switch of the
equipment to its “OFF”
position, wait for the engine to
cool, and remove the Spark
Plug before assembling or
making any adjustments to
the equipment.
Attach the two Back Axle Brackets (38) to the rear of the frame using four Hex 1.
Bolts (36) and four Lock Nuts (9). Then insert the Back Axle (37) into the bottom
hole of the two Back Axle Brackets. (See Figures A and B.)
Note: For additional information regarding
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY:
Operate only with proper
spark arrestor installed.
Operation of this equipment
may create sparks that
can start res around dry
vegetation.
The operator should contact
local re agencies for laws
or regulations relating to re
prevention requirements.
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
Attach the Front Axle Bracket (45) and Front Axle (43) to the front of the frame 2.
using four Hex Bolts (36) and four Lock Nuts (9). (See Figures C and D, next
page.)
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Attach the Handle Assembly (52) to the Front Axle (43). 3. (See Figures E and F.)
Attach a Wheel (39) to the Back Axle (37) using one Flat Washer (40) and one 4.
Cotter Pin (41). Make sure to spread the Cotter Pin once it is inserted through the
end of the Back Axle. Then repeat this step for the other end of the Back Axle.
(See Figures G and H, next page.)
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Attach a Wheel (39) to the Front Axle (43) using one Axle Bushing (42), one Flat 5.
Washer (40), and one Cotter Pin (41). Make sure to spread the Cotter Pin once it
is inserted through the end of the Front Axle. Then repeat this step for the other
end of the Front Axle. (See Figures I and J.)
Place four Cushion Washers (86) between Shredder Hopper and the machine. 6.
Insert four Hex Bolts (87) upward through the machine and base of the Shredder
Hopper (85). Then secure the Shredder Hoppper to the machine using four Lock
Nuts (9). (See Figures K and L.)
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Insert four Carriage Bolts (7) through the square holes in the bottom of the Chip-7.
per Hopper opening going from inside-out. Locate the four mounting holes of the
Chipper Hopper (6) onto the four Carriage Bolts. Then secure the Chipper Hopper
to the machine using four Big Washers (8) and four Lock Nuts (9).
(See Figures M and N.)
Attach the Plastic Board (83) to the Shredder Hopper (85) using three sets of Hex 8.
Bolt (84), Press Bar (91) and Lock Nut (27). (See Figures O and P.)
The9. Tow-Behind Shredder is now fully assembled. (See Figures Q and R.)
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FIGURE Q
FIGURE R
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