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Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating or servicing this DR SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER.

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DR Power Equipment
Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637)
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SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER

SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Model:
Premier 375

Summary of Contents for Premier 375

Page 1: ...ions before operating or servicing this DR SELF FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER Serial No Order No DR Power Equipment Toll free phone 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 Website www DRpower com DR SELF FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER...

Page 2: ...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 Power Equipmen...

Page 3: ...location on your DR SELF FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER as you assemble and before you operate the unit Replace damaged or missing safety and operation labels immediately Read this safety operating Instructions...

Page 4: ...ields while chipping to protect your eyes from possible thrown debris Do Not Exceed 10 mph while towing a chipper equipped with a Yard Tow Kit Never tow the Yard Tow model over roads Never reach into...

Page 5: ...ay from your work area at all times Wood chips exit the chipper at great speeds To be safe do not operate the machine near small children or pets and never allow children to operate the chipper Stop t...

Page 6: ...ine to cool completely Don t handle gasoline if you or anyone nearby is smoking or if you re near anything that could cause it to ignite or explode Reinstall the fuel tank and fuel container caps secu...

Page 7: ...hut down disconnect spark plug wire keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting then wait 5 minutes before removing processed material leaves or debris from the machine Always s...

Page 8: ...arresters Failure of the owner 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...

Page 9: ...u 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 number 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 DR SELF FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER...

Page 10: ...erial Heat Treated Tool Steel Adjustable Knife Wear Plate Yes Chipper Flywheel 14 Dia X 1 2 Thick Flywheel Weight 25 Lbs Chipper Knife Tip Speed 101 mph Hopper Opening at Top 23 1 2 x 15 3 4 Machine W...

Page 11: ...Knife Gap Gauge in between the Knife and Wear Plate as shown to check the gap at the entire length of the Wear Plate If the Knife Gap Gauge slides freely with no resistance and a lot of extra space r...

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Page 13: ...n the gas and oil fills until you are ready to pour either gasoline or oil into the correct fill Note SAE 10W 30 is recommended for general use Other viscosities shown in Table 1 may be used when the...

Page 14: ...top of the fill neck to allow for fuel expansion Figure 11 Be careful not to overfill and reinstall the Gas Fill Cap before starting the engine See your Engine Owner s Manual for more detailed informa...

Page 15: ...line in Chapter 2 3 Ensure that the Fuel Shut Off Valve is in the ON position Figure 13 4 Remove any debris buildup from the machine before every use of the Chipper Note Check and re tighten the Drive...

Page 16: ...Your operator experience will teach you how different types of wood will chip and how fast you can process them When chipping branches sometimes a tail will develop at the end of a branch To avoid th...

Page 17: ...Lever fully in the run position Note Ensure that the Choke Lever is fully to the right Run position and the Throttle Control Lever is fully to the left rabbit Position for Chipping Stopping the Engin...

Page 18: ...ening is clogged If it is clear it with a branch 5 With a wooden stick loosen and remove any material left in the Chipping Chamber and make sure the Flywheel turns freely with the stick Reassemble 1 P...

Page 19: ...are available through our website at www DRpower com Regular Maintenance Check List Note Consider that the service intervals shown are the maximum under normal operating conditions Increase frequenci...

Page 20: ...he Belt Guard Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil Tools and Supplies Needed Oil see section Adding Engine Oil and Gasoline in Chapter 2 for specifications 3 8 Wrench Suitable container for used oil...

Page 21: ...n the Adjusting Bolt on the Belt Tensioner to take up the slack in the Belt but not too tight at this point Figure 24 3 Check the alignment of the Clutch with the Sheave by placing a Straightedge agai...

Page 22: ...k the Drive Belt after an initial break in period of one hour and adjust if necessary Removing Replacing and Adjusting the Chipper Knife and Wear Plate Inspecting the Chipper Knife and Wear Plate Rout...

Page 23: ...r nicks or dull rounded edges 6 If necessary sharpen or replace the Chipper Knife and or Wear Plate per the procedures in the next section 7 Reinstall the Hopper Assembly when finished Removing and Re...

Page 24: ...Locknut first then tighten the inner and outer Screw and Locknut 12 Double check that all three Locknuts on the Allen Screws are tight 13 Reinstall the Access Cover and Hopper Assembly 14 Replace the...

Page 25: ...tween the Knife and Wear Plate the Wear Plate must be adjusted Proceed to step 4 If the Knife Gauge slides in between the Knife and Wear Plate with some resistance felt against them both or slides in...

Page 26: ...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 970 measurement betw...

Page 27: ...explain the replacement procedures Tools and Parts Needed Large Flat Head Screwdriver Cutting Pliers Fine Tooth File Soft Faced Hammer Push Nut w Cap 1 Jack up the side of the Chipper just until the...

Page 28: ...controls the maximum safe operation speed and protects the engine Over speeding the engine is dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to the other moving parts of the machine See your author...

Page 29: ...emove the Key from the keyway in the Engine Crankshaft and set it aside 4 Leave the Spacer on the Engine Shaft 5 Clean the engine crankshaft and remove any burrs then apply Anti seize compound to the...

Page 30: ...ly leave it out hold a rag over the spark plug hole and pull the starter cord for a few times to blow out any oil in the cylinder then wipe off the spark plug and reinsert it Are you using fresh clean...

Page 31: ...7 for assistance When chipping the log seems to vibrate excessively and hammers my hands The Knife is dull sharpen or replace it See Chapter 4 The gap between the Knife and Wear Plate is too great adj...

Page 32: ...s 3 Hole 8 276441 Bearing 2 Bolt 1 in 9 10000043505 Ring Retaining 1 Shaft 10 10000043463 Scroll Tube 11 380481 Knife Kit 12 10000045612 Bolt Low Head 3 8 16 X 1 13 10000043470 Plate Wear 14 157471 Bo...

Page 33: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 33 Schematic Chipper Basic Assembly...

Page 34: ...x 3 4 2 110761 Nut Nylon Lock 5 16 18 3 A0001222668 Guard Inner Belt 4 10000033746 Axle 5 10000033854 Spacer Wheel 6 10000043554 Wheel and Tire 4 10 3 50 4 7 154881 Nut Push Cap 5 8 Black Ref Part Des...

Page 35: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 35 Schematic Base and Wheels Assembly...

Page 36: ...k 4 10000043455 Hopper Top 5 10000043500 Hopper Side RH 6 187551 Nut Nylon Lock 5 16 18 LP 7 10000043838 Screw BHCS 5 16 18 X 3 4 8 10000043872 Screw BHCS 5 16 18 X 1 2 Ref Part Description 9 10000043...

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

Page 38: ...ock 5 16 18 9 112411 Washer Flat 5 16 10 A0000675210 Bracket Belt Tensioner 11 A0001326703 Belt 5L460 12 10000043769 Pulley 5L 5 95 OD X 1 0 Bore 13 142321 Key Square 1 4 X 1 L 14 189801 Bolt 5 16 18...

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

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Page 41: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 41 Notes...

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Page 43: ...efined by the manufacturer s owner s manuals The warranty holder is responsible for replacement of normally wearing parts such as the Drive Belt Knife Wear Plate Tires Air Filter and Spark Plug Attach...

Page 44: ...R Check that there is no material left in the hopper before starting the Chipper TIRES Check that there is the proper amount of air in the Tires End of Season and Storage Note Please refer to the Engi...

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