Battery Care; Charging The Battery - DR 30.00 COMMERCIAL RAPID-FEED CHIPPER Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

Tools and Supplies Needed:
•
9/16" Wrench
•
Anti-seize compound
1. Remove the Belt Guard and Belt (see "Removing,
Replacing and Adjusting the Drive Belt" in this
Chapter).
2. Remove the Clutch Bolt, Lock Washer and Washer and
then slide the Clutch from the Crankshaft (Figure 44).
3. Remove the Key from the keyway in the Engine
Crankshaft and set it aside.
4. Clean the engine cranksh
then apply
5. Install the Key in the keyway of the new Clutch hub,
a lign the Key with the
and then slide the new Clutch Assembly onto the
crankshaft followed by the Washer, Lock Was
Clutch Bolt. Tighten the Bolt securel
wrench.
6. Reinstall the Drive Belt and set the Drive Belt tension
and alignment (see "Removing and Replacing the
Drive Belt" in this Chapter).
7. Reinstall the Belt Guard (see "Removing and Replacing the Drive Belt" in this Chapter).
Battery Car e
Proper care can extend the life of a battery. Follow these r
performance and long life:
•
Do not allow the battery charge to get too low. If the ma
– 6 weeks. Operate the engine for at least
•
Store an unused battery in a dry area that does not f
•
Do not charge an already charged battery. In theory,
charger; h owever, when a battery is fully charged and the charger is still on, it generates heat that
could be harmful to the battery. A fully charged batter
•
Do not continue to crank your engine when the ba

Charging the Battery

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 charge
should have an output of 12 volts DC at no more than 2 amps.
•
At 1 amp, the battery may need to be charged for as long as 48 hours.
•
At 2 amps, the battery may need to be charged for as long as 24 hours.
aft and remove any burrs,
anti-seize compound to the crankshaft.
slot in the engine crankshaft,
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Clutch Bolt,
her and
Lock Washer
and Flat
y with a 9/16"
Washer
Figure 44
ecommendations to ens
chine is not used, charge the battery every 4
45 minutes to maintain proper battery charge.
reeze.
you cannot overcharge our battery with a trickle
y will read 12V-13.2V with a voltmeter.
ttery charge is low.
Key
Keyway
Engine
CLUTCH
Crankshaft
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ure y
Clutch
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