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Removing and Replacing the Chipper Knife

ROUTINELY CHECK THE CHIPPER KNIFE FOR SHARPNESS. USING A DULL KNIFE WILL DECREASE PERFORMANCE AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE VIBRATION THAT WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE DR 10 HP CHIPPER ENGINE.

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.

Knife Sharpening

•You should never attempt to sharpen the Chipper Knife freehand.

•It is extremely important to consistently maintain the 45-degree angle for proper performance.

•Excessive heat generated during the sharpening process will damage Knives and weaken the metal. Be sure not to overheat the Knife during sharpening because it will shorten the life of the Knife.

•Take the Chipper Knife to a machine shop for proper sharpening.

•How many times a Knife can be sharpened is determined by how much material needs to be taken off to sharpen or to compensate for dents or gouges.

•A new Chipper Knife has 5/16" measurement between the short side bevel edge and the Knife mounting holes. See Figure 12.

Knife Mounting Hole

Short Side Beveled Edge

5/16"

5/16"

New Knife

Figure 12

•The knife should never be sharpened to the extent that more than 3/32" is taken off this measurement.

•Once this measurement is below 7/32" (see Figure 13), or if you are unable to remove dents or gouges with these guidelines, replace the Knife.

7/32" 7/32"

Short Side Beveled Edge

Sharpened Knife

Figure 13

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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 Tools and Supplies Needed Setting UP Your DR 10 HP ChipperUnpacking Representatives at our toll free number 1-800-DR-OWNERBe 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 Every Regular Maintenance Check ListProcedure Maintaining the DR 10 HP ChipperSupplies 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
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