End Of Season And Storage - DR 30.00 COMMERCIAL RAPID-FEED CHIPPER Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

End o f Season and Storage
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SH UT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING P
REMO VE SPARK PLUG WIRES, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE B
MINUTES BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION ON THE
CH P IP ER.
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NEVER STO RE THE DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER WITH FUEL IN
W HE E IGNITION SOURCES ARE PRESENT, SUCH A R
CLOTHES DRYERS AND THE LIKE. IF YOU ARE GOING TO DRAIN THE FUEL TANK, DO THIS
O UTDOORS. ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE S
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WHEN NOT IN USE, YOUR DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER SHOULD BE STORED OUT OF THE REACH
O F C ILDREN. H
NOTE: Please refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for engine
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Change the oil (and oil filter, if applicable).
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If your DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER will be idle for more than 30 days, we recommend using a gas
stabilizer. This will prevent sediment from gumming u
in the gas or tank, remove it by draining the tank. C
and add the appropriate amo
allow the additive to circulate. Close the fuel Shut-Off Valve to prevent carburetor overflo
leakage.
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Remo ve the spark plugs and pour about 1 ounce of motor oil into each cylinder hole. Reinstall the
plugs and engage the electric starter for a few seconds. This will coat the pistons and seat the valves
to prevent moisture bui
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Clean or replace the air filter(s).
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Lubricate all grease fittings.
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Clean any dirt and debris from the cylinder head cooling fin
muffler area of the engine.
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If your engine has a fuel filter, replace it.
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Check the Drive Belt for wear.
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Check the Chipper Knife and Wear Plate for nicks and wear.
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Remove the bat
temperature is between –10° F (–23° C) and +85° F (+23° C). Make sure the storage temperatures
will never be outside these limits.
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Clean any debris from the Hopper and Discharge Chute.
unt of stabilizer or gasoline additive. Run the engine for a short time to
ldup.
tery or store your DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER in a dry environment where the
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ARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP,
ATTERY CABLE, THEN WAIT 5
THE FUEL TANK INSIDE A BUILDING
S HOT WATER AND SPACE HEA
TORING IN ANY ENCLOSURE.
-s pe cific procedu
p the carbu retor. If there is dirt or moisture
ompletely fill the tank with fresh, unleaded gas
s, blower housing, debris screen and
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