DR Power TreeChopper - Manual (Page 18)

18 DR ®
TreeChopper™
Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR ® TreeChopper™
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual for
maintenance procedures.
Regular Maintenance Checklist
P ROCEDURE B EFORE
E ACH U SE
A FTER FIRST
20 TREES
A FTER EACH
USE
Check General Equipment Condition 
Check if Cutting Blades are dull or damaged (if damaged replace immediately) 
Remove debris wrapped around Cutter Blades.

Check and adjust Cutting Blades 
Lubricate Cutting Blades 
Protecting the Cutting Blades
Supplies Needed:
 Silicone Spray Lubricant
1. After use, clean the Blades of any debris and coat with silicone spray lubricant on all Blade surfaces to prevent rusting.
Note: Always have the Blade Guard installed over the Blades when the TreeChopper is not in use.
Sharpening the Cutting Blades
Tools and Supplies needed:
 Flat File
 Leather Gloves
 Safety Glasses
1. File the cutting edges of the Blades.
Note: Do not sharpen to a razor sharp edge.
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the ATV and put it in park, lower the TreeChopper to the
ground, turn the ATV ignition to the “Off” position, remove the key and set the emergency brake.
 Never use a grinding wheel to sharpen the Blades. The heat produced from grinding will affect the Blade strength causing it
to break during use creating a hazard for the ATV and the driver.
 Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp blade edges.
 Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying metal shavings.