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Chipper shown with Optional Accessories Serial No. Order No. 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ AND

Protecting Yourself and Those Around You 6 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED MACHINE, WITH MOVING PARTS OPERATI

Safety for Children and Pets TRAGIC ACCIDENTS CAN OCCUR IF THE OPERATOR IS NOT ALERT TO THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN AND PETS. CHILDREN ARE OFTEN ATTRAC

• FILL THE GASOLINE TANK OUTDOORS WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL COMPLETELY. DON'T HANDLE GASOLINE IF YOU OR ANYONE NEARBY IS

• TOWING THE MACHINE CAN AFFECT HANDLING OF THE TOW VEHICLE: − THE CHIPPER MIGHT TRACK AT AN ANGLE TO THE TOW VEHICLE. − THE MACHINE CAN TURN TIGHT

• WHENEVER YOU LEAVE THE OPERATING POSITION OR IF YOU HAVE TO REMOVE PROCESSED MATERIAL, LEAVES, OR DEBRIS FROM THE MACHINE, ALWAYS SHUT DOWN THE ENG

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CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP YOUR 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER This chapter outlines unpacking and a few simple steps you will need to follow to se

14 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER et ): Discharge Chute e Instructions Manual e 4 and table HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS (FIGURE 4) E

• WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN CUTTING THE BANDING. THE BANDING MAY HAVE A LOT OF TENSION ON IT AND MAY SNAP AND CUT YOU. ALWAYS STAND TO ONE SIDE WHEN

Congratulations on your purchase of a new 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER! We have done our utmost to ensure that your 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR RAP

Attaching the Hopper Assembly NOTE: We recommend that you have someone help you lift the Hopper in place and support it until it is secured to the Ch

Connecting the Battery Cable We ship the 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER with the negative terminal battery cable disconnected. This prevents

Operating Range Too Low (add oil) Too Full (drain oil) Oil Fill Cap (Dipstick on other side of Engine) Figure 11 Gas Cap Adding Oil 1. Place the mach

Check the Tire Pressure Tools Needed: • Tire Pressure Gauge • Air Compressor NOTE: There should be 38 psi. max. in each tire. Valve Stem Protective

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CHAPTER 4 OPERATING YOUR 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new 30.00 COMMERCIA

Operation Notes Operator Zone OperatorZone Hopper Top View Discharge Area • Visually check the Chipper Knife for damage before each use of the machi

THE CHIPPER HOPPER MUST BE SECURELY BOLTED TO YOUR DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER AND THE BLOWBACK SHIELD IN PLACE BEFORE USING THE MACHINE! USE COMMON SENSE

Starting the Engine 1. Ensure that the Fuel Shut-Off Valve is in the “ON” position (Figure 14). “CHOKE” “RUN” Choke Control Lever 2. Pull the Choke

Stopping the Engine THE FLYWHEEL WILL STILL ROTATE FOR A WHILE AFTER THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME

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Adjusting the Angle of the Tongue Weldment 26 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER osition or The Tongue Weldment can be adjusted to the

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 27 To Free a Jammed Flywheel /2" Wrenches DisasSHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAI

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CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 29 CHAPTER 5 MAINTAINING THE 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER This chapt

30 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER s icate ings of the Chipper Assembly. Tools and Supplies needed: • Clean cloth • 5/32" Al

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 31 eplacing the Engine Oil and Filter • Rags NOTE: Drain the oil when the e

Removing, Replacing and Adjusting the Drive Belt SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRES,

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 33 ver Bracket for better access to the Sheave (Figure 27). 6. Remove the Bel

34 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER traightedge on the Belt (over the Clut) and push down on the Belt to measure the n from the Strai

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 35 VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CHIPPER KNIFE (before each use) the Access til the

iv 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER Removing and Replacing the Clutch ...

36 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER Removing and Replacing the Chipper Knife BE CAR FUL AND WEAR GLOVES WHEN WORKING NEAE R THE CHIPP

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 37 9. Install a new or sharpened Knife as shown with the Knife edge facing up

38 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER Checking the Knife to Wear Plate Gap 1. Remove the Hopper (See “Inspecting the Chipper Knife and

AFTERFLYWHEE ANY UNUSUAL NOISES, CLI ECT THE MACHINE FOR DAMA RTS AND TIGHTEN ANY ANY KNIFE OR WEAR PLATE MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT, ROTATE THE CHIP

40 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER • A new Chipper Knife has 1.579" me ge and the Knife Top Edge (Figure 41 “New Knife”). • T

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 41 Removing and Replacing the Wheels pressed in s Wheel is off the ground. o

42 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER Engine RPM. The lower the engagement speed, and the higher Clutch can transfer to the driven uni

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 43 Tools and Supplies Needed: • 9/16" Wrench • Anti-seize compound 1.

44 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER To connect a battery charger to your DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER, follow the steps listed below. 1. At

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 45 End o-s res. • • If your DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER will be idle for more than

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE DR 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER This manual will help you set up and safely operate your new 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR R

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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING d R TroubSY Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems antheir solutions. I

48 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER Troubleshooting Table (continued) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE The engine lacks power or is not running

SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRES, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE, THEN WAIT

SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRES, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE, THEN WAIT

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 51 CHAPTER 7 CHIPPER ACCESSORIES SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PA

52 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER OPERATION e 1. Pull the Hitch Clip and remove the Locking Pin ( The Extended Top-Discharge Chute

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 53 ackage hipper to be 49): • Highway Tongue Assembly ies •50): − Hardware

54 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER N • Wire Cutter/Stripper Two 9/16" Wrenches le Wrench Instal 1. Insert a jack-stand or bl

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 55 ar from the axle by loosening the Set Screw with a 5/32" allen wrench

2 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER Specifications MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Engine... Briggs &am

56 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER Wheel Assembly onto the Axle Shaft. Make sure the open side of the Wheel Hub with the loose cing

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 57 1. the Yellow/Brown and Green/Brown Wires of the Wire Harness through the

58 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER nd 9. Pull the excess wire to the front of the Chipper. 11. Hitch Bolt, wrap the White (Ground)

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 59 Tow ithe Tow Hitch Assembly up 2. ow Hitch Assembly vehicle ensuring the

60 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER Hi1. Verify that thits detent. 2. Pull on the bball from the 1/16" in the adjustment. Follo

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62 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER CHAPTER 8 PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATICNOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR PRef# Part#

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 63 Schematic - 30.00 Commercial DR Rapid-Feed Chipper

64 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER .00 Commercial DR Rapid-Feed Chipper Ref# Part# DescriptionParts List - 30NOTE: Part numbers lis

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 65 Schematic - 30.00 Commercial DR Rapid-Feed Chipper

CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES • READ THIS SAFETY & OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER. BECOME FAMILIA

Parts List – Chipper Basic NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description66 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR®

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.COM or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 67 Schematic - Chipper Basic

68 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER bly Parts List – Hopper AssemNOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment.

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 69 Schematic – Hopper Assembly

Parts List – Accessories NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. ROAD-TOW PACKAGE Ref# Part# Description70 30.00

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 71 Schematic – Accessories

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30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER 2-Year Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions The 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER is warranted for

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Daily Checklist for the 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER To help maintain your 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER for optimum performance, w

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