18 DR® 18 and 19 HP ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER
Attaching the Swivel Top and Deflector (19 HP Top Discharge model)
Tool Needed:
(2) 1/2" Wrench or Socket
1. Hold the Swivel Top (Figure 4) in place on the Discharge Chute and insert two (2) of the 5/16"-18 x
3/4" Carriage Bolts through two (2) 3/8" Flat Washers and then through both the top two (2) slots
of the Swivel Base on the Discharge Chute, and the top two (2) holes on the Swivel Top. Securely
tighten with two (2) 5/16"-18 Lock Nuts.
2. Insert a 5/16"-18 X 3/4" Carriage Bolt through a 3/8" Flat Washer and then through the lower slot,
and hole of the Swivel Top and secure with the Locking Knob (Figure 4).
NOTE: To change the side-to-side direction of the material flow from Discharge Chute, simply loosen the
Locking Knob and rotate to the desired direction. NEVER perform this adjustment with the engine
running or the flywheel turning. ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wires.
3. Hold the Deflector in place on the Swivel Top and insert two (2) of the 5/16"-18 x 3/4" Bolts, from
the inside out, through Swivel Top, and then through the Deflector (Figure 4).
4. Securely tighten the Deflector with two (2) 5/16"-18 Lock Nuts.
ALWAYS SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO MAKE CERTAIN THE FLYWHEEL AND
ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND COOL. REMOVE THE KEY, IF SO EQUIPPED,
AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRES AND KEEP THE WIRES AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUGS TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BEFORE ADJUSTING THE MACHINE.
NOTE: To change the height direction of the material flow from Discharge Chute, disconnect the spark plug
wires, then loosen the two (2) 5-16"-18 Bolts and adjust the Deflector up or down to the desired
height. NEVER perform this adjustment with the engine running or the flywheel turning.
Figure 4
Deflector
Swivel Top
Discharge Chute
Carriage Bolt (2)
Flat Washer (2)
Swivel Base
Lock Nut (2)
Locking Knob
3/4" Bolt (2)
Lock Nut (2)
Side to Side and
Up/Down Adjustments