DR 18 HP User Manual

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCING THE DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER.................................................. 1
Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2............................................................................................................................. 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES............................................................................................... 3
Labels ............................................................................................................................... 3
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ................................................................... 7
Safety for Children and Pets ............................................................................................ 8
Safety with Gasoline - Powered Engines......................................................................... 8
Towing Safety...................................................................................................................9
General Safety ................................................................................................................ 10
A Note to All Users........................................................................................................ 11
Additional Information and Potential Changes............................................................ 11
CHAPTER 3........................................................................................................................... 13
SETTING UP YOUR DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER.................................................. 13
Unpacking the DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER........................................................... 14
Attaching the Chipper Hopper ...................................................................................... 15
Attaching the Hitch Arms and Hitch Assembly ........................................................... 16
Attaching the Discharge Chute (19 HP Top Discharge model)................................... 17
Attaching the Swivel Top and Deflector (19 HP Top Discharge model)..................... 18
Attaching the Wire Harness .......................................................................................... 19
Connecting the Battery Cable........................................................................................ 20
Adding Engine Oil and Gasoline................................................................................... 21
Check the Tire Pressure................................................................................................. 22
CHAPTER 4........................................................................................................................... 23
OPERATING YOUR DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER .................................................. 23
Before Starting the Engine............................................................................................. 23
Operation Notes............................................................................................................ 24
Processing Material ....................................................................................................... 25
Electric-Starting.............................................................................................................. 26
Stopping the Engine ...................................................................................................... 26
Using the Chipper Hopper ............................................................................................ 27
To Free a Jammed Flywheel .......................................................................................... 28
CHAPTER 5........................................................................................................................... 31
MAINTAINING THE DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER................................................. 31
Regular Maintenance Check List................................................................................... 31
Grease Fittings............................................................................................................... 32
Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil and Filter...................................................... 33
Adjusting or Removing and Replacing the Drive Belts ................................................ 35
Removing and Replacing the Chipper Knife ................................................................. 38
Knife Sharpening............................................................................................................ 38
Adjusting the Knife to Wear Plate Gap ......................................................................... 40
Removing and Replacing the Clutch............................................................................. 41
Battery Care.................................................................................................................... 44
Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................... 44
End of Season and Storage ........................................................................................... 45

DR 18 HP Specifications

General

Brand	DR
Model	18 HP
Category	Chipper
Language	English