DR Power 3-Point Hitch Rapid-Feed - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 ..........................................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCING THE 3-POINT HITCH 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
General Safety................................................................................................................................7
Transportation Safety....................................................................................................................9
Additional Information and Potential Changes .........................................................................10
CHAPTER 3 ........................................................................................................................................11
SETTING UP YOUR 3-POINT HITCH DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER...........................................11
3-POINT HITCH DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER Controls and Features .......................................11
Unpacking the 3-POINT HITCH DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER....................................................12
Attaching the Hopper Assembly.................................................................................................14
Attaching the Discharge Chute...................................................................................................14
Attaching the 3-POINT HITCH DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER......................................................15
Calculating length of PTO Shaft needed ....................................................................................16
Modifying the PTO Shaft-if required...........................................................................................17
Attaching the PTO Shaft to the Tractor and Chipper.................................................................19
CHAPTER 4 ........................................................................................................................................21
OPERATING YOUR 3-POINT HITCH DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER ...........................................21
Starting the Chipper ....................................................................................................................21
Operation Notes..........................................................................................................................22
Processing Material.....................................................................................................................22
To Free a Jammed Flywheel ........................................................................................................24
CHAPTER 5 ........................................................................................................................................25
MAINTAINING THE 3-POINT HITCH DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER..........................................25
Regular Maintenance Check List ................................................................................................25
Grease Fittings ............................................................................................................................26
Removing, Replacing and Adjusting the Drive Belt ...................................................................27
Removing, Replacing and Adjusting the Chipper Knife and Wear Plate...................................29
VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CHIPPER KNIFE BEFORE EACH USE ....................................29
VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CHIPPER KNIFE AND WEAR PLATE EVERY 8-10 HOURS ...30
Removing and Replacing the Wear Plate ...................................................................................32
Checking and Adjusting the Knife to Wear Plate Gap................................................................32
Chipper Knife Sharpening ...........................................................................................................34
Wear Plate Sharpening................................................................................................................35
End of Season and Storage.........................................................................................................36
CHAPTER 6 ........................................................................................................................................37
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................37
Troubleshooting Table ................................................................................................................37