To Free A Jammed Flywheel - DR 18 HP Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

To Free a Jammed Flywheel

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.
Tool Needed:
(2) 1/2" Wrench or Socket
Disassemble:
1. Disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (Figure 6 on page 20).
2. Remove any material left in the Chipper Hopper and then remove the Deflector (Bottom Discharge
model) by removing the two (2) 5/16" x 4" Bolts (Figure 10). For the Top Discharge model,
remove the Discharge Chute (Figure 3 on page 17) by just loosening the two (2) 5/16" x 4" Bolts.
NEVER PRY AGAINST THE SCROLL WHEN REMOVING THE DEFLECTOR OR DISCHARGE CHUTE, OR AT
ANY OTHER TIME. THIS WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE.
3. Check to see if the Deflector or Discharge opening is clogged. If it is, clear it with a branch.
4. With a wooden stick, loosen and remove any material left in the Chipping Chamber.
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28 18 and 19 HP ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER
5/16" Lock Nut (2)
Deflector
5/16" Flat Washer (4)
Figure 10
5/16" Bolt (2)