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Starting the Engine (Manual Start Model)
1. Ensure that the Fuel Shut-Off is in the “ON” position to the right (Figure
26).
2. Move the Choke Control Lever to the “CHOKE” position to the left (leave in
the RUN position to the right if the engine is already warm).
3. Move the Throttle Control Lever to about half way between Slow (turtle)
and Fast (rabbit) position.
4. Slowly pull the Starter Cord until you feel resistance, then pull quickly. The
Cord will recoil back into position (Figure 27).
5. As the engine warms up, slowly adjust the Choke to the “Run” position.
Wait until the engine runs smoothly before each Choke adjustment.
6. When the Engine is warmed up and running smoothly with the Choke in
the “RUN” position, move the Throttle Control Lever to the fast (rabbit)
position for chipping.
Starting the Engine (Electric Start Model)
1. Ensure that the Fuel Shut-Off is in the “ON” position (Figure 26).
2. Move the Choke Control Lever to the “CHOKE” position to the left (leave in
the RUN position to the right if the engine is already warm).
3. Move the Throttle Control Lever to about half way between Slow (turtle)
and Fast (rabbit) position.
4. Turn the Key to the “START” position until the engine starts and then
release it (Figure 27). The Key Switch will snap back to the “RUN” position
and the engine will continue to run.
5. As the engine warms up, slowly adjust the Choke to the “Run” position
(Figure 26). Wait until the engine runs smoothly before each Choke
adjustment.
6. When the Engine is warmed up and running smoothly with the Choke in
the “RUN” position, move the Throttle Control Lever to the fast (rabbit)
position for chipping.
Stopping the Engine
1. Slowly move the Throttle Control Lever all the way to the slow position (turtle icon).
2. For electric start models, turn the Key to the off position to stop the engine. Remove the Key for safety.
Note: Close the Fuel Shut-Off when transporting or storing the DR SELF-FEEDING CHIPPER.
Starter Cord
Figure 26
Choke Lever
Throttle
Control
Lever
Fuel Shutoff
Figure 27
Start
Run
Stop
Shut down the Engine (The flywheel will continue to rotate for a while after the engine is shut off), Wait 5 minutes for the engine
to cool and all moving parts to come to a complete stop, remove spark plug wire and disconnect the negative battery cable before
moving or working on the chipper.