DR Premier 375, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

Page: 14 / 44

14
DR
®
SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER
Adding Oil
Note: This procedure applies to an Engine that it is shipped from the factory with no
oil. Checking and adding oil after the machine has been filled for the first time is
described in Chapter 4 "Maintaining the DR SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER"
1. Place the machine on a level surface and remove the Dipstick (clean the
end of the Dipstick with a rag) (Figure 9).
2. Machines are shipped with no oil. Use a small Funnel to add 1 quart of oil
and wait one minute for the oil to settle.
3. Continue to add oil until the oil reaches the lip of the Oil Filling Neck (do
not let the oil overflow) (Figure 10).
4. Replace the Dipstick when finished.
Adding Gas
1. Remove the Gas Fill Cap and fill the Gas Tank with fresh, unleaded 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 (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 information.
Note: To refill the gas tank, turn the engine OFF and let the engine cool at least two
minutes before removing the gas fill cap.
Check the Tire Pressure
Tools Needed:

Tire Pressure Gauge

Air Compressor
1. Remove the Valve Stem Protective Cap (Figure 12) and check the tire
pressure with a Tire Pressure Gauge.
2. Compare the tire pressure reading from step 1 with the manufacturer's
recommended tire pressure stamped on the side of the tire.
3. If the pressure is too low, add air through the Valve Stem with an air hose.
4. Replace the Valve Stem Protective Cap when finished.
Figure 10
Oil Upper Level
Oil Lower Level
Oil Filling Neck
Figure 11
Gas Fill Cap
Oil Fill/Dipstick
Figure 9
Figure 12
Valve Stem
Protective Cap
Do not over inflate the tires. Inflate to the manufacturers recommended
pressure found on the tires.