Removing And Replacing The Wheels; Removing And Replacing The Clutch - DR RAPID-FEED 16.50 PRO Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

Removing and Replacing the Wheels

The Wheels on the DR 16.50 FTP PRO Rapid Feed Chipper are pneumatic and
for easy trans port. With use, tires or Bearings may need replacing. The foll
explain the replacement pr
SHUT DOWN THE ENG
REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BA
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION ON THE CHIPPER.
Tools Needed:
•
5/32" allen wrench
•
Fine Tooth File
•
Jack
1. Jack up the side of the Chipper just until the
Pneumatic Wheel is off the ground.
2. Loosen the Set Screw with a 5/32" allen wrench and
remove the Locking Collar (Figure 45
3. Remove the Pneumatic Wheel from the Axle.
NO TE: There is a spacer behind the wheel that must remain
on the Axle when the Pneumatic Wheel is replaced.
NO TE: File off the Set Screw marks in the Axle if Wheel will
not slide on.
4. Install the Pneu
the Spacer with the Valve side out.
5. Install the Locking Collar onto the Axle against the Wheel and tigh
Allen Wrench.
6. Check the Pneumatic Wheels for proper air pressure of 38 psi maximum in each tire (see Chapter
3).

Removing and Replacing the Clutch

The design of the Clutch on your machine is for rugg
understand the limitations of a Clutch. The Clut
and slip page und
Engine from damages such as broken crankshafts an
are normal wear items. If you notice decre
nec essary.
ocedures.
INE, WAIT F OR ALL M
matic Wheel onto the Axle and against
er excessive overloadin
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OVING PA RTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP,
TTERY CABLE, THEN WAIT 5 MINUTES
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Figure 45
ed, dependable service; however,
ch design is to provide load free starting of the Engin
g of the drive n application. These features help protect the
d starters. The Shoes and Springs on the Clutch
ased performance of the Clutch, check and replace it if
have pressed in Bearings
owing procedures will
Set Screw
Locking
Collar
Axle
ten the Set Screw with a 5/32"
Pneumatic
Wheel
it is important to
e,
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