DR Power 16.50 Pro - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 ..........................................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCING THE 16.50 PRO DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER.....................................................1
Conventions used in this manual.................................................................................................1
Specifications ................................................................................................................................2
Serial Number ...............................................................................................................................2
Order Number...............................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2 ..........................................................................................................................................3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ............................................................................................................3
Labels ..........................................................................................................................................3
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You.................................................................................6
Safety for Children and Pets..........................................................................................................7
Safety with Gasoline - Powered Machines ...................................................................................7
Towing Safety (applies only if Road-Towing Package is installed)..............................................8
General Safety................................................................................................................................9
A Note to All Users......................................................................................................................11
Additional Information and Potential Changes .........................................................................11
CHAPTER 3 ........................................................................................................................................13
SETTING UP YOUR 16.50 PRO DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER.....................................................13
16.50 PRO DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER Controls and Features .................................................13
Unpacking the 16.50 PRO DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER..............................................................14
Attaching the Hopper Assembly ................................................................................................16
Attaching the Discharge Chute...................................................................................................16
Attaching the Hitch Plate ............................................................................................................16
Connecting the Battery Cable (Electric Start).............................................................................17
Adding Engine Oil and Gasoline ................................................................................................17
Check the Tire Pressure ..............................................................................................................19
CHAPTER 4 ........................................................................................................................................21
OPERATING YOUR 16.50 PRO DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER .....................................................21
Before Starting the Engine ..........................................................................................................21
Operation Notes..........................................................................................................................22
Processing Material.....................................................................................................................22
Starting the Engine (Manual –Starting Chipper) .......................................................................24
Starting the Engine (Electric–Starting Chipper).........................................................................25
Stopping the Engine (Manual –Starting Chipper) .....................................................................26
Stopping the Engine (Electric –Starting Chipper)......................................................................26
Adjusting the Angle of the Tongue Weldment...........................................................................27
To Free a Jammed Flywheel ........................................................................................................28
CHAPTER 5 ........................................................................................................................................29
MAINTAINING THE 16.50 PRO DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER....................................................29
Regular Maintenance Check List ................................................................................................29
Grease Fittings ............................................................................................................................30
Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil....................................................................................31
Removing, Replacing and Adjusting the Drive Belt ...................................................................31
Removing, Replacing and Adjusting the Chipper Knife and Wear Plate...................................34
Visual Inspection of the Chipper Knife (before each use) .........................................................35
Visual Inspection of the Chipper Knife and Wear Plate (every 8-10 hours)..............................35
Removing and Replacing the Wear Plate ...................................................................................37
Checking and Adjusting the Knife to Wear Plate Gap................................................................38
Chipper Knife Sharpening ...........................................................................................................39