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Locknut and
Washer
Locknuts
Front Access
Cover
Figure 34
Bolt, Locknut
and Washer
Hopper
Locknut and
Washer (lower
left side of
Hopper)
Figure 35
Chipper
Knife
Wear Plate
Figure 36
3-POINT HITCH DR
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VISUAL inspection of the Chipper Knife (before each use)
Hopper
(Left Side)
Routinely check the chipper knife for sharpness. Using a dull knife will
decrease performance and cause excessive vibration that will cause damage
to the DR SELF-FEEDING Chipper.
Tools Needed:
1. Loosen the Locknuts that secure the Front Access Cover with a 7/16"
2. Rotate the Flywheel with a long stick until the Knife is visible.
3. If the Knife has visible nicks or damage it must be sharpened or replaced
4. If the Knife does not appear to have any damage, replace the Access Cover
VISUAL inspection of the Wear Plate (every 8-10 hours)
Spacer
Routinely 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 cause damage to the DR SELF-FEEDING Chipper and make chipping
difficult for the operator.
The hopper should be supported when the mounting hardware is removed.
Removal of the hopper is difficult for one person. Two people are needed for
the hopper removal process.
Tools Needed:
1. Use a 1/2" Wrench to loosen the Locknut and Washer securring the lower
2. Use two 1/2" Wrenches to remove the Locknut and Flat Washer from the
3. Remove the Hopper from the Chipper Assembly.
4. Use a stick to rotate the Flywheel until the Knife is next to the Wear Plate.
5. Closely inspect the Chipper Knife and Wear Plate for nicks or dull (rounded)
6. If necessary, repair or replace the Chipper Knife and/or Wear Plate per the
®
SELF-FEEDING™ CHIPPER
7/16" Wrench
Wrench (Figure 34). Move the Cover over to align the larger portion of the
hole with the Locknuts and remove the Cover.
(see "Removing and Replacing the Chipper Knife" in this chapter).
and tighten the Locknuts using a 7/16" Wrench.
Two 1/2" Wrenches
left side of the Hopper (Figure 34).
three Bolts securing the top and right side of the Hopper. The Bolts can be
left in place and make sure the Spacer stays in the location shown.
edges (Figure 36).
following procedures. If the Knife and Wear plate do not need maintenance
or adjustment, reinstall the Hopper.
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