DR 372111, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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28 3-POINT HITCH
DR
® SELF-FEEDING™ CHIPPER
Figure 45
Wear
Plate
File this
edge flat
Front View
End View
Wear Plate Sharpening
The Wear Plate edges become rounded and chipped during use and must be
squared off to ensure efficient operation.
Tools Needed:

Flat File
Secure the Wear Plate in a vise.
File the edge of the Wear Plate to take out any nicks and to square rounded
edges
(Figure 45 ).
NOTE: If the Wear Plate is filed enough times that the proper gap between the
Knife and Wear Plate can not be set with the Gap Gauge, You will need to
replace the Wear Plate.
End of Season and Storage
NOTE: Please refer to the Safety and Operation Manual that came with the PTO Shaft for specific PTO Shaft procedures.

Lubricate PTO Shaft Grease Fittings.

Lubricate two Flywheel Bearings.

Lubricate two PTO Sheave Bearings.

Check the Drive Belt for wear. Replace as needed.

Release Drive Belt from Tensioner to relieve Belt stress.

Check the Chipper Knife and Wear Plate for nicks and wear. Sharpen or replace as needed.

Check the general condition of the machine, e.g.; nuts, bolts, welds, etc. Replace parts or tighten Hardware as needed.

Clean any debris from the Hopper and Discharge Chute.

Store in a dry covered area to protect from moisture.

Disengage PTO, shut down the tractor engine, remove the key, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop,
disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor, then wait 5 minutes before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection
on the chipper.

When not in use, your DR Rapid-Feed Chipper should be stored out of the reach of children.