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Adjusting the Knife to Wear Plate Gap

When you replace the Knife, check and set the clearance between the Knife and Wear Plate. Set this clearance or gap to 1/16" (Figure 15). If the gap between the Wear Plate and the Knife is not set correctly, you will have excessive vibration when chipping and the Knife will seem to be dull. The Wear Plate should have a square edge and be free of dents or gouges. The Wear Plate can be hand sharpened. Be careful not to overheat it during the sharpening process. This will change the characteristics of the steel and you will then have to replace the Wear Plate.

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.

Chipper Knife

 

Wear Plate

Flywheel

Tools Needed:

 

• (2) 1/2" Wrench or Socket

1/16" Gap

•

7/16" Wrench or Socket

 

•

Gap Gauge (provided)

Figure 15

1.Remove the Chipper Hopper by performing the steps on page 13 in the reverse order.

2.Rotate the Chipper Disk using a stick until the Knife is opposite the Wear Plate.

3.To adjust the Wear Plate Gap, loosen the three (3) 1/4" Nuts and Bolts while holding the Wear Plate in place. Now you can slide the Wear Plate up or down (in or out) to achieve the correct gap setting.

4.Take the Gap Gauge and slide it between the Knife and Wear Plate. If the gap is set correctly, the Gap Gauge will lightly touch both the Knife and Wear Plate. If the gap is too small, you will not be able to get the Gauge between the Knife and Wear Plate. If the gap is too large, there will be excess room between Gap Gauge, Knife, and Wear Plate.

5.Tighten the Nuts and Bolts when the Wear Plate is in the correct position (Figure 15).

6.Replace the Chipper Hopper.

AFTER ANY KNIFE OR WEAR PLATE MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT, ROTATE THE CHIPPER DISK BY USING A WOODEN STICK AND WATCH AND LISTEN CAREFULLY FOR ANY UNUSUAL NOISES, CLICKING OR VIBRATION. IF YOU DETECT ANY OF THESE, INSPECT THE MACHINE FOR DAMAGE, OR ANY LOOSE PARTS. REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY DAMAGED PARTS AND TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE PARTS BEFORE STARTING THE DR 10 HP CHIPPER.

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER

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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 Check the Tire Pressure Attaching the Chipper HopperTool Needed 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 Disassemble To Free a Jammed FlywheelReassemble 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 Parts List DR 10 HP Chipper Parts LISTS, Schematic Diagrams and WarrantyPart# Description 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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