Installing A New Clutch Assembly - DR RAPID-FEED 16.50 PRO Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

The Clutch obtains its power from the
the maintained Engine speed, the more torque the Clutch can transfer to the driven unit. NEVER
operate the DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER Engine at less than full RPM when chipping.
NOTE: At engine start-up, the engine of your chipper operates under no load until approximately 1800 RPM,
at which speed the centrifugal clutch eng
chipping is 3400-RPM +/- 200 RPM.
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 ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION ON THE CHIPPER.
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DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE'S GOVERNOR SETTING. THE GOVERNOR CONTROLS THE
M AXI UM SAFE OPERATION SPEED AND PROTE M
ENGIN E IS DANGEROUS AND WILL CAUS
M OV NG PARTS OF THE MACHINE. SEE YOUR AUTHOR I
GOVE RNOR ADJUSTMENTS.
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BE COME FAMILIAR WITH SUCCESSFUL OPERATIN
OVERLOAD AND DAMAGE THE MACHINE.
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D O NOT OVERLOAD OR ATTEMPT TO CHIP MATERIAL BE
RECOMMENDATION. PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE COUL
LEARN TO R ECOGNIZE THE SOUND OF THE MACHINE DURING AN OVE
O NLY YOUR OPERATOR EXPERIENCE WILL TELL YOU HO
MATERIA L INTO THE
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IF OVERLOADING OR ANY OTHER CAUSE JAMS THE MACH
IMME DIATELY. IF YOU JAM THE MACHI
D RIV BELT AND/OR RUIN THE CLUTCH. CLUTCH DAMAGE CAN BE COSTLY AND IT MAY NOT E
BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU
IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE MAC
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THE CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH ON THIS MACHINE IS PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED AND DOES NOT
REQUIRE OIL OR GREASE. IF, AFTER LONG PERIODS OF USE, THE DRUM WOBBLES
EXCESSIVELY, REPLACE THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. ALWAYS REPLACE SHOES AND SPRINGS IN
SETS. WHENEVER SHOES ARE CHANGED
Install ing a new Clutch Assembly
NOTE: If a Clutch part malfunctions, it could jeopardize the integrity of other Clutch components. If you h
problems with the Clutch, a Clutch Kit is available, but we recommend replacing your Clutch as a
complete assembly.
16.50 PRO DR
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42 RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER
Engine RPM. The lower the engagement speed, and the higher
E DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND TO THE OTHER
MACHINE.
NE AND DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE, IT CAN BURN THE
HINE IF IT BECOMES JAMMED.
, REPLACE ALL SPRINGS.
ages and begins driving the rotor. Proper engine speed for
CTS THE EN GINE. O
IZED DEALER FOR ANY ENGINE
G CONDITIONS AND AVOID THOSE THAT CAN
YO ND MANUF
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INE, STOP THE MACHINE
VER-SPEEDING THE
ACTURERS
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RLOAD CONDITION.
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