Chapter 4; Operating Your Dr Road-Towable Chipper; Before Starting The Engine - DR 18 HP Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

CHAPTER 4

OPERATING YOUR DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER

This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER and
discusses basic operation features.
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THIS CHIPPER IS DESIGNED FOR CHIPPING WOOD. NEVER USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY
OTHER PURPOSE AS IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
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CONTACT WITH INTERNAL ROTATING PARTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. NEVER
PUT HANDS, FACE, FEET, OR CLOTHING INTO CHIPPER HOPPER OR DISCHARGE OPENING OR
NEAR THE DISCHARGE AREA AT ANY TIME.
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BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE,
WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND
COOL. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRES, KEEPING THEM AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUGS.
USE ONLY A WOODEN STICK TO CLEAR JAMMED MATERIAL AFTER ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE
STOPPED COMPLETELY.

Before Starting the Engine

1. Check the oil level every time you use the DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER.
2. Check the gas level.
3. Turn the Gas Shut-Off valve to the OPEN position (Figure 8).
4. Remove any debris buildup from the machine.
Choke Run
Key Switch
Throttle
18HP
Gas Shut Off
Throttle
Figure 8
Key Switch
Pull to
Choke
19HP
CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER
Gas Tank
Off
On
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