CHAPTER 5

MAINTAINING THE DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER

This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of your DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER. For engine maintenance, please refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual that came with your machine. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supercede those listed in the Engine Owner’s Manual.

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 WIRES, KEEPING THEM AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUGS.

Regular Maintenance Check List

NOTE: Service intervals shown are considered maximum under normal operating conditions. Increase frequencies under extremely dirty or dusty conditions.

Procedure

Before Each Use

Every 8-10

Every 40

Every 100

 

Hours

Hours

Hours

 

 

Check Engine Oil Level

 

 

 

Check General Equipment Condition

 

 

 

Check that the Shaft turns freely, see page 28

 

 

 

Inspect Knife for damage

 

 

 

Check Knife and Wear Plate for Sharpness

 

 

 

Check Knife and Wear Plate Attach Screws

 

 

 

Check Side Bearing Collar Set Screws

 

 

 

Check Knife to Wear Plate Gap

 

 

 

Lubricate Side Bearings

 

 

 

Check Belt Tension and Condition

1st time 1 hour

 

 

Clean Engine Exterior and Cooling Fins

 

 

 

Check the Battery Voltage

 

 

 

Check the Tire Pressure

 

 

 

Change Engine Oil and Filter*

1st time 5 hours

 

 

Replace Drive Belt

 

 

 

Replace Spark Plugs

 

 

 

Replace Air Filter and Precleaner

 

 

 

*The engine on your DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER may not have a Precleaner or Oil Filter.

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18 HP, 19HP specifications

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