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CHAPTER 5

MAINTAINING THE DR 10 HP CHIPPER

This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of your DR 10 HP CHIPPER. For engine maintenance, please refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual that came with your DR 10 HP CHIPPER. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supercede those listed in the Engine Owner’s Manual.

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 WIRE, KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.

Regular Maintenance Check List

NOTE: Consider that the service intervals shown are the maximum under normal operating conditions. Increase frequencies under extremely dirty or dusty conditions.

Procedure	Before Each		Every 8 - 10	Every 40	Every 100
Procedure	Use		Hours	Hours	Hours
	Use		Hours	Hours	Hours
Check Engine Oil Level	▲
	▲
Check General Equipment Condition	▲
Check that the Shaft turns freely, see page 22	▲
Inspect Knife for damage	▲
Check Knife and Wear Plate for Sharpness			▲
Check Knife and Wear Plate Attachment Screws			▲
Check Knife to Wear Plate Gap			▲
Check Side Bearing Collar Set Screws			▲
Check Belt Tension and Condition	1st time 1 hour		▲
Lubricate Side Bearings			▲
Clean Engine Exterior and Cooling Fins			▲
Check the Tire Pressure				▲
Change Engine Oil and Filter*	1st time 5 hrs.			▲
Replace Air Filter and Precleaner*				▲
Replace Drive Belt					▲
Replace Spark Plug					▲
* The engine on your DR 10 HP CHIPPER may not have a Precleaner or Oil Filter.
		CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER				25

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Contents DR→ 10 HP Chipper Safety & Operating Instructions Toll-free phone 1-800-DR-OWNER Table of Contents Iv DR 10 HP Chipper Conventions used in this manual Introducing the DR 10 HP ChipperDR 10 HP Chipper Labels General Safety RulesDR 10 HP Chipper DR 10 HP Chipper is made in the U.S.A. #091-0062 Protecting Yourself and Those Around You Safety with Gasoline Powered Engines Safety for Children and PetsGeneral Safety Additional Information and Potential Changes 10 DR 10 HP Chipper Unpacking Setting UP Your DR 10 HP ChipperRepresentatives at our toll free number 1-800-DR-OWNER Tools and Supplies NeededBe careful when cutting the banding Tool Needed Attaching the Chipper HopperCheck the Tire Pressure Capacities Adding the Engine Oil and GasolineFront 16 DR 10 HP Chipper Before Starting the Engine Operating Your DR 10 HP ChipperOperation Notes Processing Limbs and Branches Starting and Stopping the Engine Using the Chipper Hopper Reassemble To Free a Jammed FlywheelDisassemble Call Toll Free 1-800-DR-OWNER 24 DR 10 HP Chipper Procedure Regular Maintenance Check ListMaintaining the DR 10 HP Chipper EverySupplies Needed Grease FittingsRemoving and Replacing the Engine Oil 2 Wrench Adjusting or Removing and Replacing the Drive BeltEngine Bolts, Front Belt Tensioner Clutch Drive Belt Knife Sharpening Removing and Replacing the Chipper KnifeTools Needed Wrench or Socket Gap Gauge provided Adjusting the Knife to Wear Plate GapDR 10HP Chipper Engine at less than full RPM Removing and Replacing the ClutchInstalling a New Clutch Assembly Clutch Removal, Disassembly, and Re-Assembly End of Season and Storage 38 DR 10 HP Chipper Troubleshooting Table TroubleshootingEngine smokes Flywheel will not turn Drive Belt burns Chipper Knife is hitting the Wear Plate Part# Description Parts LISTS, Schematic Diagrams and WarrantyParts List DR 10 HP Chipper Schematic DR 10 HP Chipper Not Illustrated Parts List Chipper AssemblySchematic Chipper Assembly 46 DR 10 HP Chipper DR 10WarrantyHP Chipper Daily Checklist for the DR 10 HP Chipper