Table Of Contents - DR 10 HP CHIPPER Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 ................................................................................................................................................ 1
INTRODUCING THE DR 10 HP CHIPPER.......................................................................................... 1
Conventions used in this manual ........................................................................................................ 1
CHAPTER 2 ................................................................................................................................................ 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES.................................................................................................................... 3
Labels .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ........................................................................................ 6
Safety for Children and Pets ................................................................................................................. 7
Safety with Gasoline - Powered Engines .............................................................................................. 7
General Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 8
A Note to All Users ............................................................................................................................... 9
Additional Information and Potential Changes ................................................................................... 9
CHAPTER 3 .............................................................................................................................................. 11
SETTING UP YOUR DR 10 HP CHIPPER .......................................................................................... 11
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Attaching the Chipper Hopper ........................................................................................................... 13
Check the Tire Pressure ...................................................................................................................... 13
Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline.................................................................................................. 14
CHAPTER 4 .............................................................................................................................................. 17
OPERATING YOUR DR 10 HP CHIPPER .......................................................................................... 17
Before Starting the Engine.................................................................................................................. 17
Operation Notes ................................................................................................................................. 18
Processing Limbs and Branches ........................................................................................................ 19
Starting and Stopping the Engine ...................................................................................................... 20
Using the Chipper Hopper ................................................................................................................. 21
To Free a Jammed Flywheel................................................................................................................ 22
CHAPTER 5 .............................................................................................................................................. 25
MAINTAINING THE DR 10 HP CHIPPER......................................................................................... 25
Regular Maintenance Check List ........................................................................................................ 25
Grease Fittings .................................................................................................................................... 26
Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil ........................................................................................... 27
Adjusting or Removing and Replacing the Drive Belt ....................................................................... 28
Removing and Replacing the Chipper Knife ...................................................................................... 31
Knife Sharpening................................................................................................................................. 31
Adjusting the Knife to Wear Plate Gap............................................................................................... 33
Removing and Replacing the Clutch .................................................................................................. 34
End of Season and Storage................................................................................................................. 37
CHAPTER 6 .............................................................................................................................................. 39
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................ 39
Troubleshooting Table........................................................................................................................ 39
CHAPTER 7 .............................................................................................................................................. 42
PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY............................................................. 42
Parts List - DR 10 HP CHIPPER ......................................................................................................... 42
Schematic - DR 10 HP CHIPPER........................................................................................................ 43
Parts List - Chipper Assembly............................................................................................................. 44
Schematic - Chipper Assembly........................................................................................................... 45
Notes .............................................................................................................................................. 46
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 47
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