Petrol Chippers, Mulchers & Shredders https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm Recent Posts en-us Sat, 16 May 2026 22:50:43 UTC 5 support@outdoorking-forum.com.au (OutdoorKing Repair Forum) UBB.threads https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/images/general/default/rss_icon.gif Petrol Chippers, Mulchers & Shredders https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm Masport 196cc Petrol Chipper Shredder deformed bottom screen. https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121971.html#Post121971
The screen is the first component to deform when:

Wet or stringy material packs behind it

There’s uneven pressure on one side

The screen is pulled downward while still under load

The retaining system is slightly misaligned


Before bending anything

Before forcing the screen back into position, run through this quick checklist to ensure the problem isn’t elsewhere:

1. Check the cradle / carrier / screen frame for packed material

Sometimes debris hides in the frame lip—not visible from the top.

2. Confirm the screen drops fully into its normal seating position

If it’s sitting 1–2 mm off, the pin hole won’t align.

3. Check both sides of the screen for symmetry

If one side is lower or twisted, that strongly indicates bending.

4. Check the pin itself

If the pin is slightly bent or burred, it can also cause misalignment even if the screen is fine.

carefully, and only enough to refit it.
Screens on most commercial shredders are mild- or abrasion-resistant steel but still somewhat flexible. Operators frequently "tweak" them back into shape.

Avoid bending if:

The screen is cracked or warped severely.

Do a slow-speed test after reinstalling to make sure the rotor doesn’t brush the screen.

Cheers
Max.

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:50:07 +0000 maxwestern https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121971.html#Post121971 Rover Muncher stops & starts. Any ideas? https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121900.html#Post121900 sometimes the other switch could be a circuit breaker but from memory I think it was a Safety Interlock Switch

Purpose: Protects you, not the motor.

Function: Prevents the motor from running when the chipper’s hopper, funnel, or access door is open.

How it works: The switch must be closed (pressed ) for the circuit to complete. If you open the funnel to clear debris or service the blades, it opens the circuit so the motor cannot start — even if you press the power button.

The switches are bypassed easily or you can hold them in for testing. But you must be careful not to injure yourself or others.

Red switch = overload reset switch ,thermal overload protector.

The Other Switch (on a long wire) = it’s a safety interlock switch, designed to prevent the motor from running when the hopper or funnel is open.
This protects people.

**⚠️ You are NOT meant to bypass or hold the red switch in for safety reasons.** With these Cheap motors I've just sticky taped the switch in
so it can't work as a safety switch , but What Happens if You Tape or Bypass the Red Reset Switch

You remove the motor’s only temperature protection.

The thermal protector reacts to heat inside the motor windings, which your household fuse or breaker cannot sense.

So if the motor overheats, nothing will cut power — it will keep running until the windings burn out, possibly causing smoke or even fire.

I keep an eye out for the motor and don't get the motor too hot or overload the motor if I bypass the safety switch so it's at
at your own risk if you bypass the thermal overload switch and I wouldn't let anyone else use the motor if I bypass the safety switch.

I've never had a problem bypassing the switch but I keep an eye of the motor temp and a replacement switch may not be that expensive.

Also if the motor stalls or jams up with branches you would need to cut the power straight away so it doesn't burn out with the switch bypassed.

**⚠️⚠️⚠️ THERE ARE SOME SAFETY CONCERNS WHEN BYPASSING THE OVERLOAD SWITCH ⚠️⚠️⚠️** It's always recommended
not to bypass the safety switch but should be fine to test if that's your problem with the stop start operation.


The following is just a universal guide to checking the red overload switch.

🧰 Step-by-Step: Testing and Replacing the Red Reset Switch

Unplug the machine completely.
Safety first — disconnect it from mains power.

Let the motor cool down if it’s recently tripped.
It may reset automatically after cooling, so see if it “clicks” back in first.

Inspect the switch physically.

Look for signs of heat damage, corrosion, or a burned smell.

Wiggle gently — it should feel firm, not loose or melted.

Test the switch with a multimeter.

Disconnect one wire from the switch.

With the button pressed in, you should have continuity (a closed circuit).

When it’s tripped (button popped out), it should be open (no continuity).

If it doesn’t behave like that, it’s faulty.

Check for the cause of tripping before replacing it.
A switch that trips often usually points to an underlying issue:

Overload or jammed blades

Worn bearings (motor working too hard)

Dull chipper knives

Undersized or long extension cord (causing low voltage)

Blocked motor cooling vents

Replace with the exact same rated part.

Use the correct thermal protector rating (°C and Amps) for your motor.

These are inexpensive and often mounted with simple spade terminals.

Make sure connections are tight and insulated properly.

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:22:54 +0000 maxwestern https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121900.html#Post121900 Victa VM-3000 HD (Heavy Duty) Mulcher / Mulch Maker https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121821.html#Post121821
I've had a few of these 2 Hp electric shredders but they weren't branded Victa , I just kept the electric motors and threw the rest , You could just download the closest manual you can find to the Victa one as the operating principle is the same.



https://media.tractorsupply.com/is/.../tsc/product/1/69/38/76/1693876_Man1.pdf
https://s.productreview.com.au/products/manuals/260945_564e9b6737710.pdf

Cheers
Max.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:41:36 +0000 maxwestern https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121821.html#Post121821 masport 5hp belt drive chipper shredder rebuild https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121616.html#Post121616
Originally Posted by madmulcher
. looking closer, this pdf is for engines a bit older than mine... which is built in the 1990s I believe.

My B/S part number is 130902-1260-01 If you have anything for that model I'd be grateful!

The manual I put up did cover a few things for the motor like carby and governor and setting the ignition points but yours being
from the nineties most likely has the electronic ignition coil, also the old manual covers the starter ,there isn't much you
need to do to old Briggs motors.

The owners manual has valve clearance specs.


Cheers
Max.

]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2025 06:30:39 +0000 maxwestern https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121616.html#Post121616 Deutscher Chipper B&S INTEK mod 1220 https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/120987.html#Post120987 Horizontal shaft motors are cheap as but I have not found a chipper worth putting a new motor on

]]> Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:31:17 +0000 NormK https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/120987.html#Post120987 Masport 5 hp B and S Chipper Shredder https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/118908.html#Post118908
Have put a couple of trailer loads of dry sticks through and it does make nice mulch. There's lots of stick strewn walking tracks on our property. Too many sticks at once and the belt does slip.

Up til now I have been using an Ozito Silent Shredder, the one with the slowly revolving cog which crushes things against a plate. The result is chunks from hard dry sticks (up to 35mm diameter) or softer stuff gets sort of "pleated" rather than shredded but if it's too soft material gets stuck between the cog teeth and then nothing can be pulled through.

Both of these machines have their uses. and we have need for lots of mulch.

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 23:40:33 +0000 MowingManiac https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/118908.html#Post118908 Shredding Palm fronds. https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/112162.html#Post112162 I cut up neighbours 14 ft long palm fronts and put in my fire pit, or burner......
With a cane knife......razor sharp on a block of wood.....
Then cut the palm trees down........
When I first arrived at my hose, two palms in front..... All I had was a electric drill and a 14 mm cutter bit. Drilled about 6 holes across the trunk...... timber......................
speedy

]]> Sun, 23 May 2021 10:05:43 +0000 speedy https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/112162.html#Post112162 Rover 95213 manual https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/105177.html#Post105177 Google briggs stratton australia and see engine manuals free download.
You'll need the complete number on the engine cowl... rub it with scourer if you can't read it.
cheers
speedy

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2020 05:26:39 +0000 speedy https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/105177.html#Post105177 Rover Chipper [Shredder] https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/92334.html#Post92334 This is the original Rover Shredder.
This one has a 10 series Briggs and it dates from the 1970s and then 1980s.

I guess this one is a Model 95210.
Shredders used both 10 and 13 Series Briggs motors.






]]> Sat, 04 Aug 2018 09:04:26 +0000 CyberJack https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/92334.html#Post92334 Red Gum Chipper https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/91229.html#Post91229
]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2018 08:03:07 +0000 NormK https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/91229.html#Post91229