DR Power 18 HP (June 2004 - Present) User Manual

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STARTING AND STOPPING

STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS

• Store and fuel equipment in level position.
• Use fresh fuel.
• Use correct type of oil for expected starting temperature.
• Remove external equipment/engine loads.
• Periodically remove any debris buildup from the machine.
• After engine has started, let it warm up several seconds to several minutes, depending

on outside temperature.

• For maximum performance and life, operate engine with choke in RUN and throttle in

FAST.

TO START ENGINE

• Check oil level.
• Open fuel shut-off valve.
• Move choke control to CHOKE position.
• Move throttle to FAST position. Operate engine with throttle in FAST.
• Insert key and turn to START. CAUTION: to prolong starter life, use short starting

cycles, 5 seconds maximum, then wait one minute.

• Let engine warm up. Slowly adjust choke control toward RUN position. Wait until engine

runs smoothly before each choke adjustment.

TO STOP ENGINE

• Move throttle to SLOW.
• Turn key to off. Remove key and store out of reach of children.
• Close fuel shut-off valve.
CAUTION: Do not stop engine by moving choke control to CHOKE. Backfire, fire or engine
damage could occur.

Operation Notes

• At engine start-up, the engine of your shredder/chipper operates under no load until

approximately1600-1800 RPM’S at which speed the centrifugal clutch engages and
begins driving the rotor assembly.

• Proper rotor speed is 2400 RPM +/- 200 RPM.
• When viewed from the chipper hopper side, the flywheel turns in a clockwise direction.

This rotation pulls material into the shredder hopper and chipper hopper.

• Always wear protective gloves and safety glasses during operation of the

shredder/chipper.

• If it becomes necessary to push material into either hopper, only use a wood stick, never

your hands or anything steel.

• Never assume you know where the knife is. You don’t know where it is. Always keep

hands out of the shredder and chipper hopper.

• Keep area of discharge clear of people, animals, buildings, glass or anything else that will

obstruct clear discharge, cause injury or damage. Wind can also change discharge
direction, so be aware.