DR Premier 375, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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DR
®
SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER
Transport
Handle
Figure 18
Figure 19
Bolts and
Locknuts
Chipper Housing
Discharge
Chute
The flywheel will still rotate for A WHILE after the engine is shut off. Shut down the engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a
complete stop, remove spark plug wire, then wait 5 minutes before moving or working on the chipper.
Moving the DR SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER
The DR SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER can be easily moved using the Transport Handle. The Chipper can also be moved by a
tractor with the optional Pin-Hitch Package installed.
1. Grasp the Transport Handle and lift the Front Stand off the ground (Figure
18).
2. Move the Chipper to the desired location.
To Free a Jammed Flywheel
Tool Needed:

Two 1/2" Wrenches
Disassemble:
1. Remove any material left in the Chipper Hopper.
2. Remove the Bolts and Locknuts from the Discharge Chute (Figure 19).
3. Remove the Discharge Chute from the Chipper Housing.
4. Check to see if the Discharge Chute or Discharge opening 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. Position the Discharge Chute onto the Chipper Housing and secure with two Bolts and Locknuts using 1/2" wrenches (Figure
19).
2. Reconnect the spark plug wire and start the Chipper engine; allowing the remaining material in the Chipping Chamber to
discharge.
3. If the Chipping Chamber doesn’t clear and the flywheel is still jammed, repeat above process.
Note: Be certain the Chipping Chamber is clear before trying to process more material into the Chipper Hopper.
Never try to pick up, move, or transport the machine while the engine is
running, or the flywheel is turning. Shut down the engine, wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete stop (the flywheel will continue rotating for a
while after the engine is shut down), disconnect spark plug wire, keeping it
away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting, then wait 5 minutes
before moving.
Never pry against the Chipper Housing when removing the discharge chute, or at any other time. This will cause damage to the
machine.