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Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the DR 11.5 CHIPPER SHREDDER.  

 

DR

®

 

11.5

 

CHIPPER SHREDDER

 

 

SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

Serial No. 

Order No. 

DR Power Equipment 

Toll-free phone:

 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) 

Fax:

 1-802-877-1213 

Website:

 www.DRpower.com

 

Summary of Contents for 11.5 Chipper Shredder

Page 1: ...ll instructions before operating the DR 11 5 CHIPPER SHREDDER DR 11 5 CHIPPER SHREDDER SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Serial No Order No DR Power Equipment Toll free phone 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 Fax 1...

Page 2: ...2 DR 11 5 CHIPPER SHREDDER...

Page 3: ...king slip For your convenience and ready reference enter the Serial Number and Order Number in the space provided on the front cover of this manual Additional Information and Potential Changes DR Powe...

Page 4: ...800 DR OWNER 376 9637 and one of our Technical Support Representatives will be happy to help you Chapter 1 General Safety Rules Labels Your DR 11 5 CHIPPER SHREDDER carries prominent labels as remind...

Page 5: ...Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children and pets Children are often attracted to the machine and the chipping shredding activity Never assume that children...

Page 6: ...DDER quickly see Stopping the Engine in Chapter 3 Never operate your unit on a slippery wet muddy or icy surface Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling See manufacturer s instructions for prope...

Page 7: ...EDDER in a safe manner Contact us at www DRpower com or call Toll Free 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assistance Never try to pick up move or transport the machine while the Engine is running or the Flyw...

Page 8: ...l please feel free to contact us at www DRpower com DR 11 5 CHIPPER SHREDDER Controls and Features Pneumatic Tires Chipper Chute Shredder Hopper 11 5 FT LBS Torque Briggs Stratton Engine Starter Handl...

Page 9: ...g Capacity 4 Max Diameter Branches Shredding Capacity 3 4 Max Diameter Woody Material Chipper Knife Hardened Tool Steel 4 75 x 1 25 x 28 Shredding Hammers 12 Hardened Steel 4 Flat and 8 J Discharge Sc...

Page 10: ...ure 3 2 Secure the Shredder Hopper with the two 5 16 18 X 6 Bolts and Locknuts from the Product Package using two 1 2 Wrenches Adding Oil and Gasoline Engine Oil SAE 30 above 50 degrees F 10w 30 10 90...

Page 11: ...gas with a minimum of 85 Octane to approximately 1 to 1 1 2 below the top of the Fill Neck to allow for Fuel expansion Be careful not to overfill and reinstall the Fuel Fill Cap before starting the E...

Page 12: ...Wire disconnected This prevents the Battery from discharging during shipment Before using your DR CHIPPER SHREDDER you must connect the Battery Wire 1 Remove the Protective Cap from the Negative Batte...

Page 13: ...Check the Shredder Hopper Chipper Chute and Discharge Guard and remove any debris buildup from the machine as described on page 16 3 Rotate the Fuel Shut Off Valve counter clockwise to its OPEN positi...

Page 14: ...gine will continue to run Note Electric Start Engines can also be started with the Recoil Starter Handle as described in the Manual Start section 7 As the Engine warms up slowly move the Choke to the...

Page 15: ...n saplings and branches less than 1 in diameter Chip these grouped or bundled together to provide support for each other If the material is 1 or larger feed only one at a time into the Chipper Chute N...

Page 16: ...material from the machine 5 Rotate the Screen back into the operating position and reinstall the hardware Note Make sure the bolt goes through the screen rather than just behind it 6 Start the machin...

Page 17: ...g and Replacing the Engine Oil Tools and Supplies Needed 1 4 Allen Wrench Rags and approved Container for waste oil Engine Oil see your Engine Manual for Oil specifications Note Drain the oil when the...

Page 18: ...2 Loosen the two left side Engine Mount Locknuts using a 1 2 Wrench Figure 16 3 Loosen the two right side Engine Mount Bolts and Locknuts using two 1 2 Wrenches Figure 17 4 Loosen the Tension Bolt us...

Page 19: ...7 Install the Belt Cover and secure with the two Bolts and Washers Note Ensure the Belt Cover Tab is resting on top of the round Bolt Head and not below it before securing the Cover Figure 19 Figure 1...

Page 20: ...rp tool 6 Insert a 3 16 Allen wrench into the head of the screws and a 1 2 Wrench on the Locknuts to remove the three Locknuts and Screws 7 Carefully remove the dull or damaged Knife and visually insp...

Page 21: ...termined by how much material needs to be taken off to sharpen or to compensate for dents or gouges A new Chipper Knife has a 5 16 measurement between the short side bevel edge and the Knife mounting...

Page 22: ...s Figure 26 2 Rotate the Screen down to gain access to the Cutting Chamber Figure 27 3 Loosen the Bolt on the Access Plate using a 1 2 Wrench rotate the Plate out of the way and then tighten the Bolt...

Page 23: ...after long periods of use the Drum wobbles excessively or if you notice decreased performance of the Clutch replace it The Clutch obtains its power from the Engine RPM The lower the engagement speed a...

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Page 25: ...el The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked change it if necessary If it s oily leave it out hold a rag over the Plug Hole and pull the Recoil Cord several times to blow out any oil in the Cylinder then...

Page 26: ...e the Knife The Hammermill is out of balance Check for any missing or broken Hammers or Spacers replace if necessary The Knife may not be seated properly Loosen the Knife mounting screws reset the Kni...

Page 27: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 27...

Page 28: ...ischarge 3 38640 Bolt HCS 5 16 18 X 6 GR5 ZP 4 36521 Bolt Hex Flange 1 4 20 X 5 8 GR5 ZP 5 33331 Nut Nylon Lock Flanged 1 4 20 6 38671 Chute w Labels Chipper 7 38648 Guard Chipper 8 38647 Plate Guard...

Page 29: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 29 Schematic Hopper Chute and Discharge...

Page 30: ...18 X 1 1 2 Tri Ft 17 38643 Bracket Belt Tension 18 38661 Engine 11 50 B S E S 38660 Engine 11 50 B S M S 19 27901 Washer Flat 385 X 1 25 X 25 ZP Ref Part Description 20 16513 Bolt HCS 3 8 24 X 1 1 4 G...

Page 31: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 31 Schematic Drive Assembly...

Page 32: ...ock 1 2 13 GR5 ZP 13 25631 Bearing Flange 1 3 16 14 38655 Spacer 1 190 X 1 62 X 062 ZP 15 18301 Ring Retaining 1 3 16 16 38635 Flywheel Balanced W Knife 17 38651 Pulley V Belt 4 75 OD Ref Part Descrip...

Page 33: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 33 Schematic Cutting Chamber...

Page 34: ...34 DR 11 5 CHIPPER SHREDDER Notes...

Page 35: ...efined by the manufacturer s owner s manuals The warranty holder is responsible for replacement of normally wearing parts such as the Belt knife hammers and hammer shafts Attachments and accessories t...

Page 36: ...add the appropriate amount of stabilizer or gasoline additive Run the Engine for a short time to allow the additive to circulate Close the Fuel Shut Off Valve to prevent carburetor overflow and leakag...

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