DR Power 13 HP Towable - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCING THE DR CHIPPER................................................................................ 1
Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1
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 Engines......................................................................... 7
General Safety .................................................................................................................. 8
A Note to All Users .......................................................................................................... 9
Additional Information and Potential Changes.............................................................. 9
CHAPTER 3........................................................................................................................... 11
SETTING UP YOUR DR 13 HP CHIPPER..................................................................... 11
Attaching the Chipper Hopper ...................................................................................... 13
Attaching the Tow Beam and Hitch Plate..................................................................... 14
Connecting the Battery Cable (Electric Start model)................................................... 15
Adding Oil and Gasoline ............................................................................................... 16
Check the Tire Pressure................................................................................................. 17
CHAPTER 4........................................................................................................................... 19
OPERATING YOUR DR 13 HP CHIPPER ..................................................................... 19
Before Starting the Engine............................................................................................. 19
Operation Notes............................................................................................................ 20
Processing Limbs and Branches ................................................................................... 21
Electric-Starting.............................................................................................................. 22
Manual-Starting ............................................................................................................. 22
Stopping the Engine ...................................................................................................... 22
Using the Chipper Hopper ............................................................................................ 23
To Free a Jammed Flywheel .......................................................................................... 24
CHAPTER 5........................................................................................................................... 27
MAINTAINING THE DR 13 HP CHIPPER.................................................................... 27
Regular Maintenance Check List................................................................................... 27
Grease Fittings............................................................................................................... 28
Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil ...................................................................... 29
Adjusting or Removing and Replacing the Drive Belt .................................................. 30
Removing and Replacing the Chipper Knife ................................................................. 33
Knife Sharpening............................................................................................................ 33
Adjusting the Wear Plate Gap ....................................................................................... 35
Removing and Replacing the Clutch............................................................................. 36
Replacing the Air Filter Element.................................................................................... 39
Battery Care (Electric Start model)................................................................................ 40
Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................... 40
End of Season and Storage ........................................................................................... 41
CHAPTER 6........................................................................................................................... 43
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................... 43
Troubleshooting Table................................................................................................... 43