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DR 18.0 HP Operating And Assembly Instruction Manual

DR 18.0 HP Operating And Assembly Instruction Manual

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DR CHIPPER
Operating & Assembly Instruction Manual
Model: 18.0 HP
C182-CHP
This manual contains information concerning proper and improper
operating procedures, warnings, maintenance, troubleshooting,
assembly, and tips. Everyone who operates this machine should
read these instructions and be thoroughly familiar with them.
P/N 913-0057
09/18/01

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  • Page 1 DR CHIPPER Operating & Assembly Instruction Manual Model: 18.0 HP C182-CHP This manual contains information concerning proper and improper operating procedures, warnings, maintenance, troubleshooting, assembly, and tips. Everyone who operates this machine should read these instructions and be thoroughly familiar with them.

  • Page 3: Section I - Safety

    SECTION I - SAFETY This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your chipper. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 WARNING : The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. GENERAL OPERATION • chipper chute, use a small diameter stick, NOT Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entirety YOUR HANDS.
  • Page 5 • • Only operate unit in good daylight. Do not If situations occur which are not covered by this operate unit at night or in dark areas where your manual, use care and good judgment. Contact vision may be impaired. your dealer for assistance.
  • Page 6 • Only operate your chipper from the operator zone. • Know how to turn your unit off. • Never move your chipper or leave it unattended with the engine running. • Follow engine owner’s manual for engine maintenance and repair. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY •...

  • Page 7: Section Ii - Assembly Instructions

    TOWING SAFETY • • Obey all state and local regulations when towing Allow for added length for your chipper when on public roads and highways. turning, parking, crossing intersections, and in all • driving situations. Before towing, be certain the chipper is correctly •...
  • Page 8 STEP III – ATTACHING WIRE HARNESS Identify the “road side” and “curb side” of your trailer per the picture below. The mounting brackets have an access hole in them so the wire harness can be attached to the light. On the wire harness the yellow/brown wire is for the road side light and the green/brown wire is for the curb side light.

  • Page 9: Before Starting

    SECTION III - OPERATION BEFORE STARTING: Gas and Oil Fill-Up BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, ALWAYS CHECK OIL LEVEL! Refer to the engine owner’s manual for further details regarding the engine. NOTE WITHOUT : ENGINE IS SHIPPED OIL !! FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. Be very careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when checking or adding oil or fuel.

  • Page 10: Engine Starting Instructions

    WARNING: Do not fill closer than one inch to the top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is accidentally spilled, move unit away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared. CAUTION: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.

  • Page 11: Section Iv - Chipping

    SECTION IV - CHIPPING 1. To process branches, dry or green feed into the chipper hopper. It is best to clip off side twigs or limbs from the main branch. Enter one branch at a time if they are 2” or more in diameter. Green branches process quicker and easier then dry branches and soft wood is easier than hardwood.

  • Page 12: Section V - Maintenance And Storage

    SECTION V - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE IMPORTANT: Knives should be checked for sharpness and the nuts and bolts attaching them to the flywheel for tightness every 8-10 hours of operation. If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or is vibrating, stop the engine, disconnect both spark plug wires from the spark plug.
  • Page 13 REMOVAL AND RE-INSTALLATION OF CHIPPER KNIVES HOW TO REMOVE THE KNIFE Remove the spark plug wires from both spark plugs. Remove both access covers from the chipper basic machine. Rotate the chipper disc until the three countersunk screws and nylock nuts holding the blade are visible through the access doors.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTING OR REPLACING BELT If the belt needs replacing or tightening, follow these instructions carefully. 1. Remove the belt guard (item #27, pg.17). 2. Check alignment of the clutch (item #20, pg. 17) with drive pulley (item #18, pg. 17) by placing a straight-edge across both faces (see figure 1).

  • Page 15: Lubrication And Maintenance

    LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE OPERATION PROCEDURE COMMENTS TIME BREAK-IN Change engine oil and filter after first 5 Per manufacturer’s specifications. hours. Check belt tension. Adjust as required. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness. Tighten if necessary. 8 HOURS Check engine oil. Do not over fill.
  • Page 16 CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLUTCH PART NUMBER 911-0236 REMOVAL 1. Remove clutch from shaft by removing bolt and washers. 2. Slide clutch off shaft. 3. Remove key from keyway. INSTALLATION 1. Clean the shaft and remove any burrs. 2.
  • Page 17 PARTS LIST C182-CHP CHIPPER ITEM # QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 913-0023 DEFLECTOR 913-0215 CHIPPER BASIC MACHINE 030-0231 18HP BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE 913-0049 FRAME WELDMENT 911-0219 HITCH ARMS 911-0220 HITCH TUBE WELDMENT 911-0035 STAND 408-0078 SAFETY CHAIN 913-0218 TRAILER HITCH 911-0070 AXLE WELDMENT 911-0210...
  • Page 18 PARTS BREAKDOWN C182-CHP CHIPPER...
  • Page 19 PARTS LIST – 913-0215 CHIPPER BASIC MACHINE Item No. Qty. Part No. Description 913-0034 DRIVE SIDE PLATE WELDMENT 090-0048 5/16-18 GRIPCO NUT 911-0163 CHIPPER DISC WELDMENT 030-0118 FLYWHEEL TAPERLOCK 500-0031 ¼ X ¼ X 1” KEY 913-0022 FLYWHEEL SHAFT 913-0042 SCROLL WELDMENT 911-0010 KNIFE...
  • Page 20 PARTS BREAKDOWN – 913-0215 CHIPPER BASIC MACHINE...
  • Page 21 ROTATING CUTTING BLADES - KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT OF DISCHARGE AND INLET OPENING WHILE MACHINE IS RUNNING. Part No. 091-0055 ROTATING CUTTING BLADES - KEEP HANDS OUT OF INLET OPENING WHILE MACHINE IS RUNNING. READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE.
  • Page 22 COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS Meigs Road, P.O. Box 25, Vergennes, Vermont 05491 1(800) DR-OWNER (376-9637) 2000 CHP Inc. 157611 09/18/01...

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