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Read and understand the warnings listed in “Chapter 1 General Safety Rules” before operating this DR PRO-XL CHIPPER-
SHREDDER.
Chapter 3: Operating the PRO-XL CHIPPER-SHREDDER
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR PRO-XL CHIPPER-SHREDDER and discusses basic
operation features. It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your DR PRO-XL CHIPPER-SHREDDER by
reviewing
Figure 2
in Chapter 2 before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter.
Starting the Engine
1.
Check the Oil and Fuel level every time you use the DR PRO-XL CHIPPER-
SHREDDER.
2.
Turn the Fuel Shut-Off Valve to the right to the ON position (
Figure 10
).
3.
Position Choke Control Lever to the left so it is in the Choke position (Leave
it in the RUN position to the right if the Engine is already warm).
4.
Move the Throttle Control Leaver to about half way between Slow (turtle)
and Fast (rabbit) Position.
5.
Turn the Key fully to the right to the START position until the Engine starts,
then release. The Key will snap back to the middle RUN position and the
Engine will continue to run.
6.
As the Engine warms up, slowly move the Choke to the right until the
Engine runs smoothly.
7.
When the Engine is warmed up and running smoothly, ensure that the
Choke is fully to the right and the Throttle Control Lever is fully to the left
(rabbit) Position for Chipping and Shredding.
Stopping the Engine
1.
Move the Throttle Control Lever all the way to the SLOW (turtle) position
and then turn the Key to left OFF.
2.
Remove the Key for safety.
NOTE:
Close the Fuel Shut-Off when transporting or storing the DR PRO-XL
CHIPPER-SHREDDER.
Before You Begin
Visually check the Chipper Knife for damage each time you use the machine.
NOTE:
Check for shaft movement while increasing Engine speed. If the shaft does
not turn, clean out the Chipper/Shredder Hopper(s).
When viewed from the Chipper Hopper side of the Operator’s Zone (
Figure
11
), the Rotor turns in a clockwise direction.
ALWAYS operate the PRO-XL CHIPPER-SHREDDER from the Operator Zone.
ALWAYS stop the Engine when leaving the Operating Zone or when moving
the machine.
Figure 11
Discharge
Area
Operator
Zone
Shredder
Hopper
Chipper
Hopper
Starter Cord
Choke Lever
Throttle
Control
Lever
Fuel Shutoff
Valve
Key
Switch
Figure 10
