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7.6 Wood Chipper

Estate inventory ID WC-1. Common-property chipper / shredder used to turn hill green waste into wood chips. Section index: 7. Plant and Equipment. Hill sorting rules: 6.2 Green Waste Processing Area.

WC-1 Greenfield Piecemaker chipper / shredder (2026-10-28)

Identity

Item Detail
Inventory ID WC-1
Type Chipper / shredder (garden waste)
Make Greenfield (Australian-made)
Model Piecemaker (I/C 8.5 HP family)
Serial number TBC
Engine Briggs & Stratton I/C — label 8.5 HP / 206 cc (OHV); recoil start
Engine serial TBC
Year / acquired TBC
Status In service
Owner Lake Bennett Estate (common property)
Condition (2026-10-28) In service; dust and leaf debris on engine plate; light wear on yellow discharge

Location and Storage

Item Detail
Usual storage 6.2 Green Waste Processing Area (hill)
Use area Same site — right-hand pile feed for chipping
Access Authorised caretaker / landscaping contractor only

Specifications

Item Detail
Form Vertical-feed hopper; side / tube chipper pipe; wheeled chassis with tilt handle
Engine Briggs & Stratton 8.5 HP, 206 cc, petrol OHV (I/C)
Fuel Unleaded petrol; fuel shut-off / tap — follow Briggs & Stratton and Greenfield manuals
Starting Recoil (pull start)
Hopper (shred) Leafy / loose material — manufacturer guidance typically up to ~20 mm
Chipper pipe Branches — manufacturer / dealer listings for Piecemaker 850 typically up to ~70 mm; estate hill sorting uses under 60 mm (6.2)
Blades Reversible dual chipper blades (service / reverse when blunt)
Discharge Yellow front chute (downward); No-Mess catcher fitted
Mobility Two wheels; rear tilt handle

Operation

Topic Detail
Intended use Chipping palm fronds and branches from the hill right-hand pile into wood chips
Who may operate Trained caretaker / Lakeside Upkeep and Tech / authorised Corporation agents
Pre-start checks Oil level (level ground); fuel; clear hopper and discharge; blade / chamber inspection with engine stopped and spark-plug lead disconnected
Feed practice Soft leafy material via hopper; larger branches via chipper pipe; do not overfill; use the wooden feed ram for the chipper pipe — never hands, tools, or foreign objects near blades
Safety Eye and ear protection (machine placards); keep bystanders clear; discharge away from people and vehicles; stop engine before clearing blockages

Maintenance

Interval Task
Before use Engine oil; fuel; clear intake and discharge; check for loose bolts
As scheduled Oil change per Briggs & Stratton; air filter; spark plug; inspect / reverse / sharpen blades; check fuel hose (heat near exhaust)
After use Clear chips from discharge chamber; spray blades / steel with anti-corrosion if storing; run fuel dry or drain for long storage
Records Log services below; blade or major repairs on 5.2

Service Log

Date Hours Work By
— — No entries yet —

Local Dealer — The Big Mower (Greenfield)

Listed Greenfield dealer for the Northern Territory (greenfield.com.au dealer locator). Two Darwin-region stores; Coolalinga is the closer option for Lake Bennett.

Item Detail
Dealer The Big Mower
Coolalinga (closer) Unit 1, 43 Fairweather Crescent, Coolalinga NT 0839 — 08 8983 1400
Coolalinga hours Mon–Fri 08:30–17:30; Sat 08:30–15:00; Sun closed
Winnellie (listed Greenfield address) 3 Lee Street, Winnellie NT 0820 — 08 8947 2244
Winnellie hours Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00; Sat 08:00–13:00; Sun closed
Email info@thebigmower.com.au
Website thebigmower.com.au

Quote Greenfield Piecemaker, Briggs & Stratton 8.5 HP / 206 cc, and any serial stamp when ordering blades, catcher parts, or engine service.

Manuals and Parts

Source What Link / note
The Big Mower (NT) Local Greenfield sales, parts, and service Coolalinga 08 8983 1400 · Winnellie 08 8947 2244 — see Local Dealer
Greenfield (OEM PDF) Piecemaker Chipper Shredder owner’s manual — I/C 8.5 HP (manual or electric start options) Shredder_IC8.5-complete.pdf · greenfield.com.au
Briggs & Stratton Engine service for the stamped 8.5 HP / 206 cc unit briggsandstratton.com · AU enquiries historically 1800 356 632

Photos

Machine overview is at the top of this page. Add serial plate and engine stamp close-ups when available.

Version Control
Version Date Description
1.0 2026-10-28 Initial Release — WC-1 Greenfield Piecemaker; B&S 8.5 HP / 206 cc from photo
1.1 2026-10-28 Usual storage — green waste processing area (hill)
1.2 2026-10-28 No-Mess catcher confirmed fitted
1.3 2026-10-29 Local dealer — The Big Mower (Coolalinga / Winnellie)

Next Review Date: 2027-04-29