DR Power 11.5 FPT - Manual (Page 14)

14 DR ® CHIPPER/SHREDDER
Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR CHIPPER/SHREDDER
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the
Engine Manufacturer's Owner's Manual for maintenance procedures. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede
those listed in the Engine Manufacturer's Owner's Manual.
Regular Maintenance Checklist
P ROCEDURE B EFORE E ACH U SE E VERY 8-10
H OURS
E VERY 40
H OURS
E VERY 100
H OURS
Check Engine Oil Level 
Check General Equipment Condition 
Check that the Shaft turns freely 
Clean Engine Exterior & Cooling Fins 
Inspect Knife for damage 
Check Knife for Sharpness 
Check Knife Attachment Screws 
Check Rotor Hammers/Spacers for Wear 
Check Side Bearing Collar Set Screws 
Lubricate Side Bearings 
Check Belt Tension and Condition Break in period - once every
hour for first 5h rs

Clean Air Filter 
Replace Air Filter 
Check Tire Pressure 
Change Engine Oil 1 st time 5 hrs 
Replace Drive Belt and Spark Plug 
Reverse Rotor Hammers 
Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil
Tools and Supplies Needed:
 5/8" Wrench

Rags and approved Container (for waste oil)

Small funnel
 Engine Oil (see your Engine Manual for Oil specifications)
NOTE: Drain the oil when the Engine is warm; warm oil drains quickly and
completely.
1. Level the machine, remove the Oil Fill/Dipstick, and use a 5/8" Wrench to
remove the Oil Drain Cap allowing the used oil to drain completely into a
Waste Oil Container (Figure 12).
2. Replace the Oil Drain Plug, and refill with new oil (see “Adding Oil and
Gasoline” on page 10).
NOTE: Be sure to use environmentally safe disposal procedures in the disposing of
the used oil.
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the Engine, wait five (5) minutes to allow all parts to cool.
Disconnect the Spark Plug Wire, keeping it away from the Spark Plug.
Oil Drain
Cap
Figure 12
Oil Fill/Dipstick