Chapter 4; Operating Your 16.50 Pro Dr Rapid-Feed Chipper; Before Starting The Engine - DR RAPID-FEED 16.50 PRO Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

CHAPTER 4

OPERATING YOUR 16.50 PRO DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER

This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new 16.50 PRO DR RAPID-FEED
CHIPPER and discusses basic operation features.
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THE DESIGN OF THIS MACHINE IS FOR CHIPPING WOOD. NEVER USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY
OTHER PURPOSE AS IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
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CONTACT WITH INTERNAL ROTATING PARTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. NEVER PUT
HANDS, FACE, FEET, OR CLOTHING INTO CHIPPER HOPPER OR DISCHARGE OPENING OR NEAR
THE DISCHARGE AREA AT ANY TIME.
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BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, SHUT DOWN THE
ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP (THE FLYWHEEL WILL
CONTINUE ROTATING FOR A WHILE AFTER THE ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN), DISCONNECT SPARK
PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING,
DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE, THEN WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING. USE
ONLY A WOODEN STICK TO CLEAR JAMMED MATERIAL.

Before Starting the Engine

1. Check the oil level every time
DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER. Add oil if needed (see
Chapter 3 section "Adding Engine Oil and Gasoline".
2. Check the fuel level. Add fuel as needed (see Chapter 3
section "Adding Engine Oil and Gasoline".
3. Ensure that the Fuel Shut-Off Valve is in the "ON"
position (Figure 14).
4. Remove any debris buildup from the machine before
every use of the Chipper.
NOTE: Check and re-tighten the Drive Belt, if necessary, after
an initial break-in period of one (1) hour (see Chapter
5 "Maintaining the 16.50 Pro DR Rapid-Feed
Chipper").
you use the 16.50 PRO
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Fuel
Shut-Off
Valve
Figure 14
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