Little Wonder 8221, 8271 User Manual
LITTLE WONDER® Shredding
Models 8221 and 8271
© 2007 Little Wonder, Div. of Schiller-Pfeiffer Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Table of Contents Important Information
Important Information
Introduction ................................................................1
Service Information ....................................................1
Special Safety Information ........................................1
Safety and Warnings
Safety Decals ............................................................ 2
General Safety Rules
Warnings - “Don’ts”....................................................3
Warnings - “Do’s”....................................................3-4
Engine/ Fuel Warnings - “Don’ts” .............................. 4
Engine/ Fuel Warnings - “Do’s” ................................. 4
Assembly Instructions
Hose Assembly .......................................................... 5
Mounting Shredding TruckLoader Frame .................5
Mounting Boom Arm to Housing Boom Column .......6
Mounting Discharge Chute to TruckLoader
Housing ......................................................................6
Changing Direction of Discharge Chute ....................7
Attaching Hose Assembly to Inlet Assembly ..................7
Attaching Chain Loop Assembly to Boom
Arm Assembly ...........................................................8
Attaching Hose Band to Chain Loop Assembly ........8
Adding Oil to Engine ..................................................8
Filling Gas Tank .........................................................8
Connecting Battery .................................................... 8
Discharge Extension Kit ............................................9
Operation
Starting the Engine ....................................................9
Vacuuming .................................................................9
Stopping the Engine ..................................................9
Debris Blockage ........................................................9
Re-filling the Gas Tank ............................................10
Transportation
Preparing TruckLoader Unit for Transportation ......10
Engine Oil and Fuel
Oil and Fuel Recommendations / Warnings ...........10
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule ............................................11
Removing and Replacing Fan and Talon Ring .......12
Liner Replacement ..................................................13
Oil and Filter Change ..............................................13
Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner ...........................................14
Spark Plugs .............................................................14
Storage
Preparing for Long-Term Storage ........................... 15
Exploded Assembly Views and Part Numbers
Intake Hose and Discharge View.................... 15
Base Unit View ................................................ 16
Part Numbers .................................................. 17
Warranties
Warranty ....................................................Back cover
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A. Introduction
On behalf of everyone at Little Wonder, we would
like to thank you for your purchase of a Little Wonder
Shredding TruckLoader. This professional debris
handling machine was designed to the highest standards
to ensure many hours of uninterrupted service.
This manual provides the information necessary for safe
and efficient operation and service. For your safety,
it is critically important that you read and understand
this entire manual before operating your Shredding
TruckLoader.
Specifications:
Model Dry Weight Max Rpm
8221 500 lbs. 3600
8271 500 lbs. 3600
B. Service Information
Shredding TruckLoader Unit
Contact your local Little Wonder dealer.
Engine
Contact an authorized Kohler dealer. Dealers are listed
in the Yellow Pages under “Lawn and Garden Equipment
Supplies”, “Lawn Maintenance” or “Lawn Mowers”. Your
dealer will need to know the model and serial number
of your engine. For their location, please consult the
owner’s manual provided with your engine.
C. Special Safety Information
WARNING DANGER
ATTENTION: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL
HEED ITS WARNING! STAY ALERT!
WARNING DANGER
TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENTS,
COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT
AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING DANGER
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
Safety and Warnings
A. Safety Decals
In order to keep operators of the Shredding TruckLoader
informed regarding safety and/or unit operation, decals
(labels) have been placed on various parts of the unit.
Adherence to the warnings and instructions depicted
or otherwise conveyed in these decals is absolutely
essential to the safe operation of the Shredding
TruckLoader.
These decals (labels) must be replaced if they become
illegible due to abrasion, etc.
It is your responsibility to replace the decals (labels)
when they become hard to read. The location of these
decals and their part numbers for ordering are shown on
the picture below.
WARNING DANGER
IMPROPER USE OR CARE OF THIS SHREDDING
TRUCKLOADER, OR FAILURE TO WEAR PROPER
PROTECTION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES FOR
SAFE OPERATION AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL.
Caution:
Thrown
objects.
Keep
bystanders
away.
Always wear
eye, ear and
breathing
protection.
P/N 600602
Warning Label
Keep hands
and feet
away from
air discharge
areas.
Rotating fan
will cause
serious injury.
Before
performing
any service or
maintenance,
disconnect
spark
plug wire.
Make sure
throttle is in
STOP position.
Read and
understand
the Owners
Manual. Store
your Owners
Manual in a
safe place.
WEAR HEARING, EYE, AND BREATHING
PROTECTION.
Caution: Hot Surface
P/N 720609
Caution: Thrown objects.
Keep bystanders away.
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General Safety Rules
1. Read and understand manual.
2. Wear eye, hearing, and breathing protection, proper
clothing and footwear.
3. While operating the machine, maintain a safe operating
position, secure footing and good balance at all times.
4. Keep area clear of children, pets and bystanders.
5. Never attempt to use an incomplete machine or one fitted
with an unauthorized modification.
6. Avoid contact with and inhalation of harmful fluids, gases,
mists, fumes, and dust.
7. Check operation of the safety interlock switch daily. Do not
defeat interlock system; it is for your protection.
8. Do not allow children to operate machine.
9. Do not override or remove any safety devices.
WARNING DANGER
10. FAN COASTS AFTER THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF.
WARNING DANGER
DO NOT USE THE SHREDDING TRUCKLOADER IF
THE MUFFLER IS DEFECTIVE OR MISSING.
A. Warnings - “Don’ts”
Don’t attempt to remove materials from
intake or discharge when Shredding
TruckLoader is running, or fan is
rotating.
Don’t install or remove components
while Shredding TruckLoader is running.
Turn off engine to make changeover.
Be sure throttle is in the “slow” position,
ignition key is in the “off” position and
the Shredding TruckLoader has come
to a complete stop. Remove the spark
plug wires from the spark plug before
removing material.
Don’t point the Shredding TruckLoader
discharge chute in the direction of
people, cars, glass or anything that
could be injured or damaged by blown debris.
WARNING DANGER
11. ROTATING FAN. DON’T ATTEMPT TO REMOVE
MATERIALS FROM INTAKE OR DISCHARGE WHEN
UNIT IS RUNNING, OR FAN IS ROTATING.
WARNING DANGER
12. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IF EXCESSIVE VIBRATION
OCCURS; SHUT ENGINE OFF IMMEDIATELY! REMOVE
SPARK PLUG WIRES AND CHECK FOR DAMAGED
IMPELLER, LOOSE IMPELLER BOLT, LOOSE IMPELLER
KEY, OR LODGED FOREIGN OBJECTS.
13. Keep hands away from hose inlet and discharge chute.
14. Disconnect spark plugs before doing any cleaning or
maintenance – There are two spark plugs on the machine.
Disconnect both.
15. If the Shredding TruckLoader is mounted on a trailer, make
sure that the driver of the towing vehicle has the operator
of the Shredding TruckLoader in full view at all times.
16. When operating the Shredding TruckLoader, operator must
stay to the side of the machine, never in front or behind
17. Wear gloves to protect your hands.
18. Beware that the machine is loud and during normal
operation it may interfere with speech communication.
19. Check mounting hardware daily! Beware of the possibility
that the machine may overturn, fall, or tip over because of
unexpected movement of the vehicle.
Don’t attempt to repair Shredding TruckLoader. Have repairs made
by a qualified Little Wonder dealer or repairman. See that only Little
Wonder and recommended engine manufacturer replacement parts are
used.
WARNING DANGER
DO NOT SMOKE WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK
Don’t leave the engine running while the Shredding
TruckLoader is unattended.
Don’t store, spill, or use gasoline near flames or spark
B. Warnings - “Do’s”
Always dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of sturdy gloves, nonskid footwear and safety glasses are recommended. Always
wear ear protectors where possible. Use respirator mask to
avoid breathing dust.
Always stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common
sense. Do not operate Shredding TruckLoader when fatigued.
Always keep hands away from air intake and air discharge
chute.
Always maintain and examine Shredding TruckLoader with
care. Follow maintenance instructions given in unit and engine
manuals.
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C. Engine/ Fuel Warnings - “Don’ts”
Don’t fuel engine or check fuel while smoking or near an
open flame or other igniti on so urce. Stop engine and be
sure it is cool before refueling.
Don’t leave the engine running while the Shredding
TruckLoa der is u nattended.
Don’t transport the Shredd ing T ruckloader while the
engine is running.
Don’t start, run this TruckLoad er in doors, or in an
improper ly vent ilated area as pois onous c arbon m onoxide
and other gasses are emitted.
Don’t run engine when electrica l sys tem c auses spark
outside the cyli nder. During periodic chec ks of the spark
plug, keep plug a safe distance from cylinder to avoid
ignition of evaporated fuel from cylinder.
Don’t check for spark with spark plug or plug wire
removed and grou nded. Use an ap proved tester. Sparks
can ignite fumes.
B. Warnings - “Do’s” Con’t.
Always store Shredding TruckLoader indoors. When not in use,
store Shredding TruckLoader indoors in a sheltered area (a
dry place) where it is not accessible to children. The Shredding
TruckLoader, as well as fuel, should not be stored in a house.
Keep throttle in the “slow” position and ignition key in the “off”
position.
Always be sure Shredding TruckLoader is fully assembled.
Never operate Shredding TruckLoader without all guards and
deflectors in place. Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
installed and properly tightened.
Always keep the throttle in the “slow” position when
not in use.
Always keep a safe distance between two or more operators
when working together simultaneously.
WARNING DANGER
IF THE SHREDDING TRUCKLOADER IS USED
IMPROPERLY OR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT
FOLLOWED, THE USER RISKS SERIOUS INJURY TO
THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS
SHREDDING TRUCKLOADER.
Don’t run engine when the odor of gasoline is present or
other explosive conditions exist.
Don’t operate the unit if gasoline is spilled. Cl ean u p
spill completely before starting engine.
Don’t refuel indoors or in an improperly
ventilated area.
Don’t operate your Shreddin g Tru ckLoader if there is an
accumula tion of debris around the muffler, and cooli ng
fins.
Don’t touch hot mufflers, cylinders or cooling fins as
contact may cause serious burns.
D. Engine/ Fuel Warnings - “Do’s”
Always use fresh gasoline.
Always handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot
engine. Do not inhale fuel fumes as they are toxic.
The use of spark arrestor muffl ers i s required by law in
the state of Californ ia (S ection 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code), as well as in other states or
municipalities. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
WARNING DANGER
HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE. IT IS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE. FUELING A HOT ENGINE OR NEAR
AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/ OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Assembly Instructions:
HOSE FLANGE
HOSE
ASSEMBLY
HOSE CLAMP
NUT
HANDLE
INTAKE NOZZLE
BOLT
INTAKE NOZZLE
HOSE CLAMP
A. Hose Assembly (Figure #1)
1. Remove the Hose from the box.
2. With the assistance of a second person, hold the hose
at both ends and stretch it out as far as possible.
This will maximize the hose length and open the
internal diameter.
3. Insert the Hose Flange Assembly into one of the open
ends as shown.
4. Using one of the Hose Clamps, secure the hose to the
Hose Flange Assembly by wrapping the clamp around
the hose portion covering the Hose Flange and tighten.
5. Insert the Intake Nozzle into the end of the hose
opposite the hose flange as shown.
6. Using the second Hose Clamp, secure the hose to the
Intake Nozzle by wrapping the clamp around the hose
portion covering the Intake Nozzle and tighten.
7. Install the Intake Nozzle Handle as shown.
8. To secure the Intake Nozzle Handle to the Intake
Nozzle, insert the (4) Bolts (64262-020) and (4) Nuts
(64229-03) that have been provided for the installation.
B. Mounting the Shredding TruckLoader
Frame (Figure #2)
1. There are four holes in the TruckLoader frame
2. For the purpose of lifting your unit, two options have
deck through which the unit can be secured to an
appropriate mounting surface. For your convenience,
(4) Bolts (64123-234) and (4) Nuts (64268-07) have
been provided for the installation.
been provided for you. The first option is a lifting
lug found near the engine muffler mounted on the
backside of the Housing Assembly. This lug has
been designed to hold a maximum of 500 pounds.
The second option is the lifting bars, which are
incorporated in the frame and found on either side
of the Housing Assembly.
FRAME DECK MOUNTING HOLES
Figure #1
LIFTING LUG
FRAME
LIFTING BARS
Figure #2
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