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DR® ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Models: 18 HP, Road-Towable, Bottom Discharge

19 HP, Road-Towable, Top Discharge

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE OPERATING THIS WOOD CHIPPER.

18 HP, Road-Towable, Bottom Discharge

19 HP, Road-Towable, Top Discharge

Contents

Main DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS WOOD CHIPPER. Toll-free phone Fax Web site: Table of Contents Page CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER OR MODERATE INJURY. OR SERIOUS INJURY Conventions used in this manual Page CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES before Labels Safety Operating Instructions To avoid injury, keep your hands and feet out of the Inlet and Discharge Chutes. (#091-0057) These label warns you of a hot surface, DO NOT touch. (#091-0384) NEVER operate the Chipper without the Discharge Chute properly secured in place. (#091-0444) WARNING: Check Oil Before Starting Engine Protecting Yourself and Those Around You Safety for Children and Pets Safety with Gasoline - Powered Engines Tow in g S afe ty General Safety A Note to All Users Additional Information and Potential Changes Page CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP YOUR DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER Unpacking the DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER Eye Protection Pry Bar Hammer Instructions Operation Safety Attaching the Chipper Hopper Attaching the Hitch Arms and Hitch Assembly Attaching the Discharge Chute (19 HP Top Discharge model) Attaching the Swivel Top and Deflector (19 HP Top Discharge model) Attaching the Wire Harness Connecting the Battery Cable . Adding Engine Oil and Gasoline Page CHAPTER 4 OPERATING YOUR DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER Before Starting the Engine Operation Notes Processing Material Electric-Starting Stopping the Engine Using the Chipper Hopper To Free a Jammed Flywheel Page Page CHAPTER 5 MAINTAINING THE DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER Regular Maintenance Check List Check the Tire Pressure Grease Fittings Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil and Filter Page Adjusting or Removing and Replacing the Drive Belts 7/16" Wrench (if necessary) Page Page Removing and Replacing the Chipper Knife Knife Sharpening 1/2" socket and ratchet Adjusting the Knife to Wear Plate Gap Gap Gauge (provided) Removing and Replacing the Clutch Installing a New Clutch Assembly Anti-seize compound Clutch Removal, Disassembly, and Re-Assembly Anti-seize compound Battery Care Charging the Battery End of Season and Storage Page CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Table If your engine still lacks power, call 1(800) DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance. Remove any built-up debris from the Chipper Hopper Inlet and Discharge Chute. The Drive Belts may be stretched; replace them. See page 35. CHAPTER 7 PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY Parts List - DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER Assembly - 18 HP, Bottom Discharge Page Parts List - DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER Assembly - 19 HP, Top Discharge Page Parts List - 19 HP Control Panel Assembly Page Parts List - Basic Machine Assembly - 18 and 19 HP Page Page Warranty ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, Inc. MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMONT 05491 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) www.dr-owner.com 2-Year Limited Warranty R Terms and Conditions Customer Service Hotline Daily Checklist for the DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER