DR Power 11.5 FPT - Manual (Page 10)

10 DR ® CHIPPER/SHREDDER
Read and understand the warnings listed in “Chapter 1 General Safety Rules” before operating this CHIPPER/SHREDDER.
Chapter 3: Operating The DR CHIPPER/SHREDDER
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR CHIPPER/SHREDDER and discusses basic operation
features. It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your CHIPPER/SHREDDER by reviewing Figure 1 in
Chapter 2 before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter.
Starting the Engine
1. Check the Oil and Fuel level every time you use the DR
CHIPPER/SHREDDER.
2. Turn the Fuel Shut-Off Valve to the OPEN position (Figure 7).
3. Check Inlet Hoppers and Discharge Chute and remove any debris buildup
from the machine by first unplugging the Spark Plug Wire and following the
instructions on page 16.
4. Move the Choke Control Lever to the right to the Choke position (leave in the
Run position to the left if the Engine is already warm).
5. Move the Throttle to the right, FAST (Rabbit) position.
6. Grasp the Recoil Starter Handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance,
then pull the cord rapidly to start the Engine. One or two pulls will usually
start the DR CHIPPER/SHREDDER.
6. As the Engine warms up, slowly adjust the Choke to the left towards the Run
position. Wait until the Engine runs smoothly before each Choke
adjustment.
7. When the Engine is warmed up and running smoothly, ensure that the Choke
is fully in the Run position to the left.
NOTE: The Throttle should always be fully to the right when Chipping/Shredding.
Stopping the Engine
Move the Throttle Control Lever all the way to the left past the SLOW (Turtle)
position to the “STOP” position (Figure 7).
NOTE: Close the Fuel Shut-Off Valve when transporting or storing the DR
CHIPPER/SHREDDER.
Before You Begin

Visually check the Chipper Knife for damage each time you use the machine.
NOTE: Check for shaft movement while starting the Engine. If the shaft does not
turn, STOP the Engine and clean out the Chipper/Shredder Hopper(s) as instructed
on page 16.

ALWAYS operate the DR CHIPPER/SHREDDER from the Operator Zones
(Figure 8).
 When viewed from the Chipper Hopper side the Rotor turns in a clockwise
direction.

NEVER assume you know where the Chipper Knife is. You do not know where
it is.

ALWAYS stop the Engine when leaving the Operating Zone or when moving
the machine.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve Choke
Control
Lever
Throttle
Recoil
Starter
Handle
Figure 7
Chipper
Hopper
Figure 8
Discharge
Area
Operator
Zone
Shredder
Hopper
Operator
Zone
Operator
Zone