Chapter 5; Maintaining The 16.50 Pro Dr Rapid-Feed Chipper; Regular Maintenance Check List - DR RAPID-FEED 16.50 PRO Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

CHAPTER 5

MAINTAINING THE 16.50 PRO DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER

This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life
of your DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER. For engine maintenance, please refer to the Engine Owne
that came with your machine. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supercede those l
Engine Owner's Manual.
Maintenance Kits and Accessories are available through our website at www.DRpower.com.
SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, REMOVE
SPARK PLUG WIRE, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE, THEN WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE CHIPPER.

Regular Maintenance Check List

NOTE: Consider that the service intervals shown are the maximum under normal operating conditions.
Increase frequencies under extremely dirty or dusty conditions.
Procedure
Check Engine Oil Level
Check General Equipment Condition
Check that the Flywheel turns freely (with a long stick on ly)
Visually inspect Knife for damage
Check Knife and Wear Plate for Sharpness
Check Knife and Wear Plate Attachment Screws
Check Flywheel Bearing Collar Set Screws
Check Knife to Wear Plate Gap
Lubricate Flywheel Bearings
Check Belt Tension and Condition
Clean En ine Exterior and Cooling Fins g
Check the Battery Voltage (electric start only)
Check the Tire Pressure
Change Engine Oil
Inspect or replace Drive Belt
Inspect or replace Spark Plug
Inspect or replace Air Filter and Precleaner
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