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3-POINT HITCH 

DR

® 

SELF-FEEDING™ CHIPPER

 

 

3-POINT HITCH

 DR

®

 

  

SELF-FEEDING™ CHIPPER

 

2-Year Limited Warranty 

 

Terms and Conditions 

The 3-POINT HITCH DR

 

SELF-FEEDING™ CHIPPER is warranted for two (2) years against defects in materials or 

workmanship when put to ordinary and normal consumer use; ninety (90) days for any other use. 

For the purposes of all the above warranties, “ordinary and normal consumer use” refers to non-commercial residential 
use and does not include misuse, accidents or damage due to inadequate maintenance. 

DR Power Equipment certifies that the 3-POINT HITCH DR

 

SELF-FEEDING™ CHIPPER is fit for ordinary purposes for 

which a product of this type is used. DR Power Equipment however, limits the implied warranties of merchantability 
and fitness in duration to a period of two (2) years in consumer use, ninety (90) days for any other use.

 

The 2-Year Limited Warranty on the 3-POINT HITCH DR

 

SELF-FEEDING™ CHIPPER starts on the date the machine 

ships from our factory. The 2-Year Limited Warranty is applicable only to the original owner. 

The warranty holder is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance as defined by the manufacturer's 
owner's manuals. The warranty holder is responsible for replacement of normally wearing parts such as the PTO Shaft, 
Drive Belt, Knife, and Wear Plate. Attachments and accessories to the machine are not covered by this warranty. 

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 no charge to the warranty holder. 
Expedited shipping of warranty parts is the responsibility of the warranty holder. 

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE LENGTH OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE 
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

 

DR Power Equipment shall not be liable under any circumstances for any incidental or consequential damages or 
expenses of any kind, including, but not limited to, cost of equipment rentals, loss of profit, or cost of hiring services to 
perform tasks normally performed by the 3-POINT HITCH DR

 

SELF-FEEDING™ CHIPPER. 

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY 
FROM STATE TO STATE.

 

 

Summary of Contents for 372111

Page 1: ...ing or servicing this 3 Point Hitch DR SELF FEEDING Chipper DR 3 POINT HITCH SELF FEEDING CHIPPER SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Serial No Order No DR Power Equipment Toll free phone 1 800 DR OWNER 376...

Page 2: ...d to identify your machine and is located on the Serial Number Label on your machine An Order Number is used to check and maintain your order history and is located on the upper left portion of your p...

Page 3: ...nt Hitch DR SELF FEEDING Chipper Become familiar with the operation and service recommendations to ensure the best performance from your machine Thoroughly inspect the area in which you will be workin...

Page 4: ...4 3 POINT HITCH DR SELF FEEDING CHIPPER 250581 227391 248791 248831 248841 248811...

Page 5: ...n also change discharge direction so be aware If it becomes necessary to push material into the chipper hopper use a small diameter stick not with your hands Keep bystanders 100 feet away from your wo...

Page 6: ...ine could result Whenever you leave the operating position or if you have to remove processed material leaves or debris from the machine always disengage the PTO shut down the tractor engine remove th...

Page 7: ...and highways Allow for added length in driving situations e g when turning parking and crossing intersections Adjust your transportation speed for terrain and conditions Use caution when backing or tu...

Page 8: ...s shown in Figure 1 before beginning these procedures If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact us at www DRpower com or call our Customer Service Representatives at our toll free n...

Page 9: ...O Shaft 295 lbs Shipping Dimensions 54 L x 46 W x 46 H Shipping Weight 382 lbs Assembling the 3 POINT HITCH DR SELF FEEDING CHIPPER Parts supplied Figure 2 3 POINT HITCH DR SELF FEEDING CHIPPER Hopper...

Page 10: ...o the Hopper Assembly with a 5 16 18 Locknut no Washer using two 1 2 Wrenches 4 Install a 5 16 18 Locknut and Flat Washer to the lower left Housing Stud and secure with a 1 2 Wrench Attaching the Disc...

Page 11: ...hten with an Adjustable Wrench Figure 8 6 Repeat steps 1 thru 5 for the other side Note The orientation pointing vertical or horizontal of the hole at the end of the Pin is not important PIN INSTALLAT...

Page 12: ...Pin to secure the Upper Draft Arm to the Chipper Calculating length of PTO Shaft needed The PTO Shaft provided with your Chipper is 27 overall compressed length and will work for most applications wit...

Page 13: ...test recorded measurement you wrote in the table and add 2 5 Take that number and subtract it from 27 overall compressed length of the supplied PTO Shaft 6 This final number is the length that you wil...

Page 14: ...Guards in a vise to hold them be careful not to clamp it too tight because it could crack the plastic 4 Measure and cut each Shaft Tubes to the required length using the hacksaw Figure 19 5 File or sa...

Page 15: ...Set Screws to help secure them in place 4 Pull the Locking Ring while sliding the PTO shaft onto the Tractor PTO Spline Figure 22 5 Release the Locking Ring and continue sliding the PTO Shaft on until...

Page 16: ...to operate at 540 rpm only Never operate the machine at a faster speed doing so can cause serious injury to the operator or bystanders and could cause damage to the machine that is not covered under...

Page 17: ...lving flywheel turns branches fed into the Chipper Hopper into chips The Chipper can chip branches ranging in size up to 4 1 2 in diameter Cut your materials into manageable lengths before feeding the...

Page 18: ...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 time into the Chipper Hopper Make sure the DR SELF F...

Page 19: ...left in the Chipping Chamber and make sure the Flywheel turns freely with the stick Reassemble 1 Position the Discharge Chute onto the Chipper Basic Assembly and secure with two Bolts and Locknuts usi...

Page 20: ...t maintenance Procedure Before Each Use Every 8 10 Hours Every 18 20 Hours Every 40 Hours Check General Equipment Condition Check that the Flywheel turns freely with a long stick only Visually inspect...

Page 21: ...tting Figure 26 each PTO Bearing Grease Fitting Figure 27 and the two U Joint Grease Fittings Figure 28 4 Check the Bearing Set Screws for tightness If they are not tight then remove them apply Thread...

Page 22: ...Adjusting the Belt 1 Install the new Belt onto the Sheaves and Idler Pulley as shown Figure 30 2 Use a 1 2 Wrench to Tighten the Tension Nut until the distance between the Tension Spring Hooks is 4 1...

Page 23: ...d reinsert them into the original Retaining Bolt holes f Move the Sheave Bushing in or out on the Flywheel Shaft as needed to take up the difference that you measured for the gaps between the Straight...

Page 24: ...location shown 3 Remove the Hopper from the Chipper Assembly 4 Use a stick to rotate the Flywheel until the Knife is next to the Wear Plate 5 Closely inspect the Chipper Knife and Wear Plate for nicks...

Page 25: ...el 9 Install a new or sharpened Knife as shown with the Knife edge facing down and towards you Figure 38 and finger tighten the Allen screws and Lock Nuts use the new hardware supplied with a new Knif...

Page 26: ...Knife Kits 1 Remove the Hopper See Inspecting the Chipper Knife and Wear Plate in this Chapter 2 Use a stick to rotate the Flywheel until the Knife can be positioned next to the Wear Plate 3 Slide th...

Page 27: ...proper sharpening How many times a Knife can be sharpened is determined by how much material needs to be taken off to sharpen or to compensate for dents or gouges A new Chipper Knife has 1 579 measur...

Page 28: ...ific 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...

Page 29: ...turn call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assistance The Belt frays or rolls over the Drive Pulley The Drive Pulley groove may have a nick in it File off any nicks on the Pulley Check the Drive Belt for w...

Page 30: ...fe and tighten the screws Also check the Knife to Wear Plate Gap See Chapter 5 If the machine still exhibits excessive vibration contact us at www DRpower com or call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assis...

Page 31: ...Low Discharge Chute from the Chipper 3 Position the Extended Top Discharge Chute onto the Chipper with the Locking pin on the outside side furthest away from the hopper Figure 47 4 Install the two Bol...

Page 32: ...Direction 1 Grab the Deflector Handle and rotate the Deflector to the desired discharge position Figure 49 MAINTENANCE Tools and Supplies Needed All Purpose Grease Lubricating the Extended Top Discha...

Page 33: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 33...

Page 34: ...229 Key 1 4 Sq x 1 1 4 20 37094 Belt 3VX560 2 21 18469 Sheave 14 2 Groove 22 21717 Bushing Sheave SK 23 19423 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 24 18483 PTO Drive Shaft 25 37095 Support Weldment Upper Ref Part D...

Page 35: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 35 Schematic Frame and Drive Assembly...

Page 36: ...lat 1 4 9 14313 Nut Nylon Lock 5 16 18 10 24242 Bearing Flange 1 1 4 Shaft 11 24209 Nut Nylon Lock 1 2 13 12 37399 Plate Access 2 Hole 13 11073 Nut Nylon Lock 1 4 20 14 24197 Bolt HCS 5 16 18 x 4 1 2...

Page 37: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 37 Schematic Chipper Basic Assembly...

Page 38: ...Bottom 4 37413 Hopper Side LH 5 37415 Hopper Side RH 6 37274 Bolt Philips Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gr 5 7 24162 Bolt Philips Head 5 16 18 x 1 2 Gr 5 8 18755 Nut Nylon Lock 5 16 18 LP Ref Part Description 9...

Page 39: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 39 Schematic Hopper Assembly...

Page 40: ...Flat 5 16 04 14313 Nut Nylon Lock 5 16 18 05 24265 High Discharge Weldment 06 24267 Pin Locking 07 24161 Bolt HCS 1 4 20 X 1 Gr5 08 24268 Swivel Top Pin Side 09 24270 Spacer Swivel 10 37483 Flange Si...

Page 41: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 41 Schematic Extended Top Discharge Chute...

Page 42: ...erformance of the required maintenance as defined by the manufacturer s owner s manuals The warranty holder is responsible for replacement of normally wearing parts such as the PTO Shaft Drive Belt Kn...

Page 43: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 43...

Page 44: ...LT Check the Belt for wear proper alignment and tension KNIFE and WEAR PLATE Check the Knife and Wear Plate for tightness nicks and wear GENERAL CONDITION Check the general condition of the machine e...

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