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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 RAPID-FEED CHIPPER will be one of 
the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned.  Please let us know of any 
questions you may have.  We want to answer them as quickly as possible. When you do call, please have your 
order number handy.  

For technical assistance, please contact us at www.DRpower.com or call Toll-Free 1-800-

DR-OWNER (376-9637) and one of our Technical Support Representatives will be happy to help you

. We also 

hope to hear from you on how much you like your new helper. 
 
In addition, please tell your friends about your new 30.00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER! Having 
DR Owners spread the word about our products and our way of doing business is the best advertising we can 
have, and the best way to help us provide even better service in the years to come. 
 
Thanks once again!  

 
 
for all of us at 
DR Power Equipment 

 
 

Sales Manager 

 

 
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 Power Equipment 

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Vergennes, VT 05491 
 

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Summary of Contents for 30.00 COMMERCIAL RAPID-FEED CHIPPER

Page 1: ...Accessories Serial No Order No 30 00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS 30 00 COMME...

Page 2: ...Representatives will be happy to help you We also hope to hear from you on how much you like your new helper In addition please tell your friends about your new 30 00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER...

Page 3: ...e 16 Attaching the Hitch Plate 16 Connecting the Battery Cable 17 Adding Engine Oil and Gasoline 17 Check the Tire Pressure 19 CHAPTER 4 21 OPERATING YOUR 30 00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER 21 Bef...

Page 4: ...the Road Towing Package 53 Installation 54 Towing 59 Hitch Coupler Adjustment Check 60 Hitch Coupler Adjustment 60 CHAPTER 8 62 PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 62 Parts List 30 00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPI...

Page 5: ...ESULT IN MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY THIS INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT IN THE PROPER USE OF YOUR MACHINE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR MACHINE OR PROPERTY THIS INDICATES A...

Page 6: ...ck Flywheel Weight 76 5 Lbs Chipper Knife Tip Speed 143 mph Hopper Material 7 GA Neck 14 GA Hopper Frame Material 10 GA Steel Hopper Opening at Top 25 x 33 Machine Weight 491 Lbs SHIPPING SPECIFICATIO...

Page 7: ...S YOU MUST USE PROPER CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY THIS MACHINE CAN CRUSH GRIND CUT AND SEVER PARTS OF YOUR BODY IF THEY ENTER...

Page 8: ...242041 241991 241811 241831 242001 127811 242331 243011 244911 242611 Road Towing Package only 4 30 00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER...

Page 9: ...241821 241841 CONTACT US AT www DRpower com or CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 5...

Page 10: ...ONLY RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THESE RULES OF SAFE OPERATION TO USE YOUR MACHINE NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS FEET OR ANY PART OF YOUR BODY IN THE CHIPPER HOPPER DISCHARGE OPENING OR NEA...

Page 11: ...YWHEEL AND OR CAUSE INJURY NEVER UNDER ANY CONDITIONS REMOVE BEND CUT FIT WELD OR OTHERWISE ALTER STANDARD PARTS ON THE 30 00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER THIS INCLUDES ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS MODI...

Page 12: ...S TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE THEN WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE S GOVERNOR SETTING THE GOVERNOR CONTROLS TH...

Page 13: ...DENTS OR HAZARDS OCCURRING TO OTHER PEOPLE THEIR PROPERTY AND THEMSELVES YOUR 30 00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER IS A POWERFUL TOOL NOT A PLAYTHING EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES THE DESIGN...

Page 14: ...NE IS SHUT DOWN DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES KEEPING THEM AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUGS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE THEN WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE INSPECTING FOR CLOGGI...

Page 15: ...ner or operator to maintain this equipment in compliance with state regulations is a misdemeanor under California law and may be in violation of other state and or federal regulations Contact your loc...

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Page 17: ...hese procedures If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact our Customer Service Representatives at our toll free number 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 30 00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER...

Page 18: ...s Needed Gloves Metal Shears Side Cutters Pry Bar Hammer Parts supplied on Skid Figure 2 Figure 2 30 00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER Hopper Assembly Discharge Chute Safety Glasses Safety Operating...

Page 19: ...t Figure 6 5 Carefully cut the Steel banding holding the machine and Hopper Assembly to the pallet Figure 6 Steel Banding Plastic Banding Figure 6 Chipper Assembly Hopper Assembly Steel Banding 6 Cut...

Page 20: ...n Lock Nuts Figure 7 NOTE Install hardware with Bolt Head on the top side Figure 7 Attaching the Discharge Chute Tools Needed Bolts and Locknuts Discharge Chute Two 1 2 Wrenches 1 Position the Dischar...

Page 21: ...THOUT OIL TRACES OF OIL MAY BE IN THE RESERVOIR FROM FACTORY TESTING BUT YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE FILL THE RESERVOIR SLOWLY CHECKING THE DIPSTICK FREQUENTLY TO AVOID OVERFILLING TO...

Page 22: ...il Fill cap when finished Figure 12 Adding Gas 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 5 MINUT...

Page 23: ...ve Stem Protective Cap 1 Remove the Valve Stem Protective Cap Figure 13 and check the tire pressure with a tire pressure gauge 2 If the pressure is too low add air with an air hose through the Valve S...

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Page 25: ...HILE AFTER THE ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES KEEPING THEM AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUGS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE THEN WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE PR...

Page 26: ...rocessing Material ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHILE CHIPPING TO PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM POSSIBLE THROWN DEBRIS AVOID WEARING LOOSE CLOTHING OR JEWELRY WHICH MIGH...

Page 27: ...on with small diameter green saplings and branches less than 2 in diameter Chip these grouped or bundled together to provide support for each other If the material is 2 or larger feed only one at a ti...

Page 28: ...e Control Lever Idle Figure 17 4 Insert the Key and turn it to the START position until the engine starts then release Figure 18 The Key will return back to the ON position and the engine will continu...

Page 29: ...OFF position 2 Remove the Key for safety The Key has a pressure lock that prevents it from vibrating loose during operation To remove the Key push it in and then quickly and firmly pull it out If the...

Page 30: ...of the Base Frame with a Jack Stand or Blocks make sure you are off to the side of the Tongue Weldment so it can rotate freely 2 Pull the Hitch Clip from the Pin and remove the Pin Figure 19 3 Rotate...

Page 31: ...GAINST THE SCROLL WELDMENT WHEN REMOVING THE DEFLECTOR OR DISCHARGE CHUTE OR AT ANY OTHER TIME THIS WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE 3 Remove the two Bolts and Locknuts that secure th charge Chute to...

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Page 33: ...irty or dusty conditions Procedure Before Each Use Every 8 10 Hours Every 40 Hours Check Engine Oil Level Check General Equipment Condition Check that the Flywheel turns freely with a long stick only...

Page 34: ...o the threads then rein the Set Screws 5 Replace the Belt Guard Grease Fitting Your DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER was greased at the Factory The operator needs to periodically lubr the two Bear SHUT DOWN THE...

Page 35: ...oil using SAE 30 HD s Adding Engine Oil and Gasoline in Chapter 3 for instructions on adding oil 8 Reattach the spark plug wires 9 Start the engine and check for oil leaks around the filter base Corre...

Page 36: ...hers and Flat from the Belt Guard using a 1 2 Wre 25 Remove the Belt Guard e ine Bolts two on the left side and two on the right side using two 1 2 Wrenches one lt and one on the Locknut underneath th...

Page 37: ...y and alternate 1 2 turn starting with the Bolt farthest from Bushing Saw Slot this acts as a Hub puller Bushing releases from the Flywheel Sha e When the Sheave is loose remove the three and reinsert...

Page 38: ...USING A DULL KNIFE WILL DECREASE PERFORMA AT WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE DR RAPID FEED CH ROUTIN E ED SING A ROUNDED OR CHIPPED W L DECREASE PERFORMANCE AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE VIBRATION THA WILL CA NCE AND...

Page 39: ...ed maintenance or adjustment replace the Hopper Tools Needed 5 16 Wrench 1 Remove the four Screws that secure the Front Access Cover with a 5 16 wrench and remove Cover Figure 31 2 Rotate the Flywheel...

Page 40: ...he remaining two Allen t re ill be able to mount flush against the Flywheel Needed 5 16 Wrench 9 16 Socket 7 32 Allen wrench Awl or Sharp Tool Gloves 1 Remove the Belt Guard se Knife to the Flywheel a...

Page 41: ...late and secure with the Carriage Bolts and Locknuts Carriage B NOTE The Gap between the Knife and Wear Plate must be adjusted whenever the Wear Plate is removed See the following instructions ng and...

Page 42: ...38 Wear Plate Knife Gap Gauge Figure 37 Knife Wear Plate 1 16 Gap thickness of Gap Gauge Figure 39 Chipper Knife Wear Plate Flywheel 2 Use a stick to rotate the Flywheel until the Knife can b position...

Page 43: ...ttempt to sharpen the Chipper Knife e 40 ess will o ove ll shorten the life the Knife chine shop for proper sharpening How how much material needs to be taken off to sharpen or to compensate for dents...

Page 44: ...igure 41 Sharpened Knife or if you lines replace the Knife Sharpening te edges become rounded and chipped during The Wear Pla use and must be squared off to ensure efficient operation Tools Needed 1 S...

Page 45: ...of the Engine and slippage under excessive overloading of the driven application These features help protect the Engine from damages such as broken crankshafts and starters The Shoes and Springs on t...

Page 46: ...ADJUSTMENTS BECOME FAMILIAR WITH SUCCESSFUL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND AVOID THOSE THAT CAN OVERLOAD AND DAMAGE THE MACHINE DO NOT OVERLOAD OR ATTEMPT TO CHIP MATERIAL BEYO RECOMMENDATION PERSONAL INJU...

Page 47: ...hen a battery is fully charged and the charger is still on it generates heat that y will read 12V 13 2V with a voltmeter ttery charge is low r At 2 amps the battery may need to be charged for as long...

Page 48: ...ATTERY THE BATTERY WILL LEA DISCHARGE ITSELF BACK INTO THE CHARGER ycling a Used Battery Please dispose of your used batteries responsibly by recycling them Call your local Solid Waste Management Dist...

Page 49: ...ED CHIPPER SHOULD BE STORED OUT OF THE REACH O H f Season and Storage UT DOWN THE ENGINE WAIT FOR ALL MOVING P VE SPARK PLUG WIRES DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE B IP ER RE THE DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER WITH FUE...

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Page 51: ...e the spark plug wires attached Have you checked all the items under the section called Starting in Chapter 4 an al for engine eci ic procedures where it connects to the battery and where it connects...

Page 52: ...it following the procedure in Chapter 4 If your engine still lacks power contact us at www DRpower com or call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assistance Engine smokes Check the oil level and adjust as n...

Page 53: ...e Chute The machine has excessive vibration sharpen or replace the Knife See is not properly seated on the flywheel Loosen the Knife eck Check for a dull or damaged Knife Chapter 5 The Knife mounting...

Page 54: ...inued SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE The machine s wh track left or righ while being towed he machine s wh track left or righ while being towed eels t ch tire if you have the road towing option eels t ch tire...

Page 55: ...outside side hest away from o Bolt nches harge Chute enables you to better control the directio harge Chute enables you to better control the directio and allows you to d and allows you to d t them i...

Page 56: ...rom the Discharge Ring Figure 47 2 Apply some all purpose grease in each hole of the Discharge Ring and Center Ring as you rotate the Chute 3 Rotate the Extended Top Discharge Chute for the full 180 o...

Page 57: ...les the C towed behind a vehicle that is equipped with a 2 ball hitch and transported on public roads to another site Unpacking the Road Towing Package Tools and Supplies Needed Knife Parts Supplied i...

Page 58: ...Two 3 4 Wrenches Bolt and ut Lockn Roa Tow Hi d Towing tch Bolt and Locknut Figure 52 Hitch Clip Pin Standard Tow Hitch Hitch C and Pin Figure 53 lip Two 1 2 Wrenches 10 Adjustab Electrical Tape Jack...

Page 59: ...le Figu Fender Bolt Nut Lock Washer and Flat Washer top two holes Bolt Nut and Lock Washer bottom two holes Bolt Nut Lock Washer and Flat Washer top two holes Bolt Nut and Lock Washer bottom two holes...

Page 60: ...si 11 Slide a Taper Bearing is fa Bearing lightly Insert a Cotter Pin through the slots of the Castle Nut and into the hole in the Axle Bend the ends of the Cotter Pin with Needle nose Pliers 16 Place...

Page 61: ...ush the Yellow Wire into the top left hole in the back of the light socket and push the Brown Wire into the top right hole Figure 63 NO ght 6 ush the Brown Wire into the top left hole Installing the T...

Page 62: ...ther side of the Frame 7 Attach both Light Brackets to the Frame with Bolts a Locknuts with two 1 2 wrenches Figure 64 Light Bracket Figure 64 Bolt and ocknut L Ground Wire Figure 66 le Tie Wire ar Tr...

Page 63: ...ch the towing Safety Chains to the tow 3 Slide the Locking Pin into the hole in the Latc Assembly 4 For extra safety and security you may want to purchase a Lock or Lock Pin to install into the Latch...

Page 64: ...2 Tighten the lock nut on the underside of the coupler until the spring between the nut and the clamp is fully compressed Then back off the lock nut 1 2 turn or just enough that the latch is able to c...

Page 65: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com or CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 61...

Page 66: ...oove 19 145150 Washer Flat 5 16 20 242741 Bushing 1 3 8 Ref Part Description 21 155110 Washer Lock S 24 02 2420 plit 5 16 185891 Nut J Plain 5 16 18 44271 Belt Banded 3 Groove 242751 Key Shaft 5 16 X...

Page 67: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com or CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 63 Schematic 30 00 Commercial DR Rapid Feed Chipper...

Page 68: ...Head 3 8 15 242791 Clutch 3V 3 Gr 16 216541 Bolt 7 16 20 X 17 242221 Washer 1 5 OD 453 Thick 18 242231 Washer Loc 19 242801 Cable Battery Positive 20 144441 Key Shaft 1 4 SQ X 2 0 146051 Bolt 5 16 18...

Page 69: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com or CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 65 Schematic 30 00 Commercial DR Rapid Feed Chipper...

Page 70: ...3 8 050 Thick as needed 14 249231 Shim Shaft 1 3 8 075 Thic as needed 15 249241 Shim Shaft 1 3 8 125 Thick as nee 16 249251 Ring Retaining 1 3 8 17 242481 Bolt 1 2 13 X 1 1 2 GR 18 242091 Nut Nylon Lo...

Page 71: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower COM or CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 67 Schematic Chipper Basic...

Page 72: ...04 249291 r Top 5 1 4 20 Ref Part 02 249271 Hopper Weldment Lef 03 249281 Hopper Weldment Right Hoppe 05 249301 Shield Blow Back 06 242561 Support Blow Back 07 241581 Bracket Guard 08 241611 Bolt 1 4...

Page 73: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com or CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 69 Schematic Hopper Assembly...

Page 74: ...olt 1 2 13 X 3 1 2 05 242091 Nut Nylon Lock 1 2 13 06 153890 Bolt 3 8 16 X 3 1 2 07 154480 Nut Nylon Lock 3 8 16 08 145160 Washer Flat 3 8 242611 Label Danger 45 mph 241851 Label Warning Do Not Climb...

Page 75: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com or CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 71 Schematic Accessories...

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Page 77: ...Notes CONTACT US AT www DRpower com or CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 73...

Page 78: ...74 30 00 COMMERCIAL DR RAPID FEED CHIPPER Notes...

Page 79: ...ranty During the warranty period the warranty holder is responsible for the machine transportation charges if required During the warranty period warranty parts will be shipped by standard method at n...

Page 80: ...en before during and after using the Chipper Regularly remove debris from the Cooling Fins A dirty Engine retains heat and can cause damage to the internal Engine parts BELT Check the Belt for wear pr...

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