Table of Contents

 

CHAPTER 1

1

INTRODUCING THE DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER

1

Conventions used in this manual

1

CHAPTER 2

3

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

3

Labels

3

Protecting Yourself and Those Around You

7

Safety for Children and Pets

8

Safety with Gasoline - Powered Engines

8

Towing Safety

9

General Safety

10

A Note to All Users

11

Additional Information and Potential Changes

11

CHAPTER 3

13

SETTING UP YOUR DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER

13

Unpacking the DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER

14

Attaching the Chipper Hopper

15

Attaching the Hitch Arms and Hitch Assembly

16

Attaching the Discharge Chute (19 HP Top Discharge model)

17

Attaching the Swivel Top and Deflector (19 HP Top Discharge model)

18

Attaching the Wire Harness

19

Connecting the Battery Cable

20

Adding Engine Oil and Gasoline

21

Check the Tire Pressure

22

CHAPTER 4

23

OPERATING YOUR DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER

23

Before Starting the Engine

23

Operation Notes

24

Processing Material

25

Electric-Starting

26

Stopping the Engine

26

Using the Chipper Hopper

27

To Free a Jammed Flywheel

28

CHAPTER 5

31

MAINTAINING THE DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER

31

Regular Maintenance Check List

31

Grease Fittings

32

Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil and Filter

33

Adjusting or Removing and Replacing the Drive Belts

35

Removing and Replacing the Chipper Knife

38

Knife Sharpening

38

Adjusting the Knife to Wear Plate Gap

40

Removing and Replacing the Clutch

41

Battery Care

44

Charging the Battery

44

End of Season and Storage

45

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER

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18 HP, 19HP specifications

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