DR 16.5 Safety & Operating Instructions Manual page 14

Housing
Stud
Housing
Support
Figure 15a: 16.5
Housing
Support
Figure 15b: 21.0
Hopper
Bolt and Locknut
(Lower Right)
Locknut
(Lower Left)
Figure 16a: 16.5
DR
14 ® SELF-FEEDING CHIPPER
Attaching the Hopper Assembly
Always secure the Support Leg in the up (transport) position before towing to
prevent damage to the machine.
Note: We recommend that you have someone help you lift the Hopper in place and
support it until it is secured to the Chipper.
Bolts and Tools Needed:
Locknuts

Two 1/2" Wrenches
For 16.5 Models:
1.
with two 1/2" Wrenches, but leave the Housing Bolts in place (Figure 15a)
Housing
2.
Studs
(Figure 16a) and secure the upper Bolts to the Hopper Assembly with two 5/16-
18 Locknuts and Washers using two 1/2" Wrenches.
3.
Locknuts (no Washer) using two 1/2" Wrenches.
4.
and secure with a 1/2" Wrench.
For 21.0 Models:
Bolt and
1.
Locknut
1/2" Wrenches, but leave the Housing Bolt in place (Figure 15b.)
2.
Housing Studs (Figure 16b) and secure the Bolt to the Hopper Assembly with a
5/16-18 Locknut and Washer using two 1/2" Wrenches.
3.
tighten with a 1/2" Wrench.
Bolt, Locknut and
Washer (Upper
Left and Right)
Spacer
Chipper
Assembly
Remove and discard the three Shipping Nuts from the Housing Bolts
Position the Hopper Assembly onto the Housing Support and Stud
Secure the lower right Bolt to the Hopper Assembly with a 5/16-18
Install a 5/16-18 Locknut and Flat Washer to the lower Housing Stud
Remove and discard the Shipping Nut from the Housing Bolt with two
Position the Hopper Assembly onto the Housing Support and the three
Install three 5/16-18 Locknuts and Flat Washers to the three Studs and
Hopper
Locknut and Washer
(Two on other side of
Hopper Also)
Bolt, Locknut
and Washer
Figure 16b: 21.0
Chipper
Assembly