Removing, Replacing And Adjusting The Chipper Knife And Wear Plate - DR RAPID-FEED 16.50 PRO Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

NOTE: Prior to retightening the Bushing Retaining Bolts, mov
straightedge to allow for compression of the Bushing
g) Slowly tighten the Bushing Retaining Bolts evenly a
Bolt farthest from
h ) Recheck the alignment after tightening the Bolts, and
NO TE: Make sure that the Belt or Sheave is not
3/8"
Belt
Clutch
(mounted o n
Engine
Crankshaft)
Figure 32
12. Reinstall the eight Bolts, Lock Washers and Flat Wa
NOTE: Check and re-tighten the Drive Belt, if necessary, after
Removin g, Replacing and Adjusting the Chipper Knife
SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MO
SPARK PLUG WIRE, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY C
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION ON THE CHIPPER.
ROUTINELY CHECK THE CHIPPER KNIFE FOR SHARPNESS. USING A DULL KNIFE WILL DECREASE
PERFORMA NCE AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE VIBRATION THAT WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE DR RAPID-
FEED CHIP PER.
ROUTIN Y EL CHECK THE WEAR PLATE FOR A SHARP SQUARE EDGE. USING A ROUNDED OR
CHIPPED WEAR PLATE WILL DECREASE PERFORMANCE AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE VIBRATION THAT
WILL CA USE DAMAGE TO THE DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER.
16.50 PRO DR
®
34 RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER
the Bushing Saw Slot.
Straightedge
VING PARTS TO COME T
e the Sheave out approximately 1/8"
during the tightening process.
nd alternately (1/4 to 1/2 turn) starting with the
then retighten the Sheave Bushing Bolt.
hitting the Hoppe r.
5. Tighten the Engine B
6. Place a Straightedge
Sheave) an d push d
the deflection from the Straightedge to the Belt with a
tape m easu re (Figure 32
7. The me asu rement sho
8. If the measurement is not correct, loosen the Engine
Bolts and tighten or loosen the Adjusting Nut as
needed (Figure 29).
9. Repeat st eps 5 through 8 until the proper Belt tension
is achieved.
10. When the Belt is properly tensioned, double check that
the four En gine Bolts
11. Reins tall th e Belt Guard Bracket and the Belt Guard.
shers using a 1/2" Wrench (Figures 26 and 27).
an initia l break-
and Wear Plate
ABLE, THEN W
olts (Figure 29 )
on the Belt (over the Clutch and
own firmly on the Belt to measure
).
uld be approximately 3/8".
are completely tightened.
in period of one (1) hour.
O A COMPLETE STOP, RE
AIT 5 M INUTES BEFO
from t he
MOVE
RE