DR -011 Safety & Operating Instructions Manual
DR -011 Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

DR -011 Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

Stump grinder

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STUMP GRINDER
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SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the DR STUMP GRINDER.
DR Power Equipment
Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637)
Fax: 1-802-877-1213
Website: www.DRpower.com
CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com
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  • Page 1 ® STUMP GRINDER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DR Power Equipment Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) Serial No. Fax: 1-802-877-1213 Order No. Website: www.DRpower.com CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the DR STUMP GRINDER.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Figure 1 Additional Information and Potential Changes DR Power Equipment reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing.
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: General Safety Rules

    Labels Your DR STUMP GRINDER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use. Shown below are copies of all the Safety and Information labels that appear on the equipment. Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location on your STUMP GRINDER as you set up and before you operate the unit.
  • Page 4 Safety for Children and Pets Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children and pets. Children are often attracted to the Never machine and the grinding activity. assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Always follow these precautions: ...
  • Page 5 No list of warnings and cautions can be all-inclusive. If situations occur that are not covered by this manual, the operator must apply common sense and operate this DR STUMP GRINDER in a safe manner. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-800- DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Setting Up The Dr Stump Grinder

    Chapter 2: Setting Up The DR STUMP GRINDER It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your DR STUMP GRINDER as shown in Figure 2 before beginning these procedures. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us at www.DRpower.com.
  • Page 7 Weight 124 lbs 187 lbs Compare the contents with the “Parts Supplied” list below. If you have any questions please contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance. Parts Supplied in Parts Box (Figure 3): Item# Part # Description 1 .....
  • Page 8 Wheel Assembly Instructions Bolt Right Side Tools & Supplies Needed: Wheel  Eye Protection Loosen  Wire Cutters Tighten   Two 1/2" Wrenches  Two 9/16" Wrenches Figure 4 Loosen the Bolt that secures the right side wheel a couple of turns using a 1/2"...
  • Page 9 Align the left side of the Handlebar with the holes in the Frame (Figure 9). At Handlebar the top hole, install a 3/8-16 x 2-1/4" Bolt with washer (Inside Frame) and Locknut with Washer (against Handlebar). Tighten with two 9/16" Wrenches.
  • Page 10 Attach the Brake Cable Spring to the bottom loop of the Brake Band using a 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Bolt and Locknut. Tighten with two 1/2" Wrenches (Figure 14). Pull up on the Brake Cable until you just feel resistance and the Brake Band Brake Cable is just touching all around the Brake Drum and turn the top Jam Nut down Spring...
  • Page 11  Phillips Head Screw Driver  10mm Wrench -Models with DR 11.1 Torque Engine: Remove the Air Filter Cover by removing the Wing Nut and lifting the Cove up off the Filter Base (Figure 20). Figure 19 Remove the Filter by removing the Wing Nut and lifting the Filter up off the Filter Base (Figure 21).
  • Page 12 -Models with DR 19.6 Torque Engine: Wing Remove the Air Filter Cover by removing the Wing Nut and lifting the Cover up off the Filter Base (Figure 24). Remove the Filter by removing the Wing Nut and lifting the Filter up off the Air Filter Filter Base (Figure 25).
  • Page 13 Hold the Engine Throttle Lever to the right in the idle (Turtle) position. Idle While holding the Throttle Lever, pull on the Cable Sheath to tighten the Cable. Hold the Sheath in this position and release the Engine Throttle Lever. Tighten the Bowden Clamp onto the Sheathing using a Philips Head Screwdriver.
  • Page 14 Note: To refill the gas tank, turn the engine OFF and let the engine cool at least five minutes before removing the gas fill cap. Remove any blocking used to level the Engine before operating the DR Stump Grinder. ®...
  • Page 15 Check the Tire Pressure Tools Needed:  Tire Pressure Gauge  Air Compressor Remove the Valve Stem Protective Cap (Figure 34) and check the tire pressure with a Tire Pressure Gauge. Compare the tire pressure reading from step 1 with the manufacturer's recommended tire pressure stamped on the side of the tire.
  • Page 16 ® STUMP GRINDER...
  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Operating The Dr Stump Grinder

    Chapter 3: Operating The DR STUMP GRINDER It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your Stump Operator Presence Grinder by reviewing Figure 2 in Chapter 2 before beginning the steps outlined Lever in this chapter.
  • Page 18 Stopping the Engine Slowly release the Throttle Control Lever to the idle position (Figure 36). Release the Operator Presence lever to stop the Engine. Before You Begin  Dig away the earth and remove any stones near the tree stump that may interfere with your work. ...
  • Page 19 Grinding Stumps These grinding instructions are basic guidelines. Try different techniques in direction and depth of cut to determine what works best for your situation. Brake Lever Read and understand the warnings listed in “Chapter 2 General Safety Rules” before operating this Stump Grinder. Start at Right-Hand Start the Engine as described in the “Starting the Engine”...
  • Page 20 ® STUMP GRINDER...
  • Page 21: Chapter 4: Maintaining The Dr Stump Grinder

    Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR STUMP GRINDER Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the engine manufacturer's owner's manual for maintenance procedures. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede those listed in the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
  • Page 22 Locknuts Two 1/2" Wrenches  9/16" Wrench Figure 44  New DR Drive Belt (see chapter 6 for part numbers)  Gloves Idler Remove the three Bolts and Locknuts from the Belt Guards with two 1/2" Pulley Wrenches and remove the outer Belt Guard (Figure 44).
  • Page 23 Replacing the Wheels Tire Tools and Supplies needed:  1/2" Wrench  Jack Stand or Block With the Stump Grinder on the ground, remove the Bolt, Lock Washer and Large Flat Washer from the Axle with a 1/2" Wrench (Figure 46). Bolt and Block the Stump Grinder up so the Wheels are off the ground and remove Washer...
  • Page 24 Replacing the Cutting Teeth Tools and Supplies needed:  1/2" Wrench  1/2" Socket  Locknut Torque Wrench  Dead Blow Hammer  Spacer Gloves Tooth Mount Tooth Wear Gloves when working near the teeth. Without Gloves your hands may get cut from the sharp edges.
  • Page 25 Hit the Wrench sharply with a Dead Blow Hammer to start the Bolt turning on the Engine Shaft. Brake Hub Remove the Bolt and any Lock Washers, Flat Washers or Spacers in front of the Clutch (depending on the model). Remove the Clutch and Key from the Engine Shaft.
  • Page 26 Adjusting the Brake Tools and supplies needed: Brake Cable  1/2" Wrench  Blocking Material NOTE: You must block the machine up so the left-side Wheel is just off the ground and can rotate freely to perform the following steps. Adjusting Bracket Nuts...
  • Page 27 Operate the Engine for at least 45 minutes to maintain proper Battery charge. If the Battery loses its charge, you will need to use a trickle charger (like the DR Battery Charger) to recharge it. The Charger should have an output of 12 volts DC at no more than 2 amps.
  • Page 28 Replacing the Battery Tools Needed:  Two 7/16" Wrenches Disconnect the Battery Terminals (Figure 55). Remove the Bolts and Locknuts that secure the Battery Clamp using two 7/16" Wrenches. Remove the Clamp and the dead Battery. Battery Install the new Battery. Terminals Battery Install the Battery Clamp and secure with the Bolts and Locknuts using two...
  • Page 29: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems, contact us at www.DRpower.com or call toll-free 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for support. Set the Wheel Brake, shut down the engine, remove the spark plug wire and wait 5 minutes before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection on the Stump Grinder.
  • Page 30 Stump Grinder”) when the throttle is released. The Cutting Head is  The teeth are dull or damaged. Replace Teeth (refer to “Chapter 4: Maintaining the DR Stump rotating but the cutting Grinder”). action is extremely slow and the stump is showing signs of excessive heat.
  • Page 31 CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
  • Page 32: Chapter 6: Parts Lists And Schematic Diagrams

    Chapter 6: Parts Lists and Schematic Diagrams Parts List - HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Note: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 11238 Washer, Flat, 1/4" 16496 Grip, 1.00" 11158 Bolt, HCS, 5/16-18 X 1, ZP 15131 Plug, Hour Meter Hole, 2"...
  • Page 33 Schematic – HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
  • Page 34 Parts List – DRIVE ASSEMBLY Note: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 11243 Washer, Lock, Split, 5/16" 16513 Bolt, Hex, 3/8-24 x 1 1/4", Gr8, w/Patch (Pro and Pro-XL) 27901 Washer, Flat, .385" X 1.25" X .25", ZP 17882 Bolt, HCS, 5/16-24 x 1"...
  • Page 35 Schematic – DRIVE ASSEMBLY CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
  • Page 36 Parts List – AXLE ASSEMBLY Note: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 11158 Bolt, HCS, 5/16-18 X 1", GR5, ZP 11073 Nut, Nylon Lock, 1/4-20, ZP 11243 Washer, Lock, Split, 5/16"...
  • Page 37 Parts Schematic – AXLE ASSEMBLY CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
  • Page 38 Notes: ® STUMP GRINDER...
  • Page 39 STUMP GRINDER is fit for ordinary purposes for which a product of this type is used. DR Power Equipment however, limits the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness in duration to a period of two (2) years in consumer use, ninety (90) days for any other use.
  • Page 40  If your DR STUMP GRINDER will be idle for more than 30 days, we recommend using a gas stabilizer. This will prevent sediment from gumming up the Carburetor. If there is dirt or moisture in the gas or tank, remove it by draining the tank.

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