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Chapter 2: Setting Up the DR PRO-XL CHIPPER-SHREDDER

It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your DR PRO-XL CHIPPER-SHREDDER as shown in

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before beginning these procedures. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us at www.DRpower.com.

PRO-XL CHIPPER-SHREDDER Controls and Features

Pneumatic Tires

Chipper Hopper

Shredder Hopper

13.5 HP Briggs

&

Stratton Engine

Leg-Support

Blowback Shield

Blowback Shield

Fuel Tank

Battery

Fuel Tank Cap

Discharge

Access Door for
Chipper Knife
Check

Belt Guard

Hitch
Plate

Wear Plate

Tow Bar

Starter Cord

Throttle

Fuel
Shut Off

Choke
Control
Lever

Ignition
Switch

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Summary of Contents for PRO-XL

Page 1: ... all instructions before operating the DR PRO XL CHIPPER SHREDDER Serial No Order No DR Power Equipment Toll free phone 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 Website www DRpower com DR PRO XL CHIPPER SHREDDER SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model PRO XL ...

Page 2: ... 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 Equipment reserves the right to discontinue change and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect a...

Page 3: ...ical Support Representatives will be happy to help you 137581 188871 10000042683 10000043333 250441 Chapter 1 General Safety Rules Labels Your DR PRO XL CHIPPER SHREDDER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use Shown below are copies of all the Safety and Information labels that appear on the equipment Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location on your D...

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 This label indicates proximity to machine openings with rotating blades inside SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH will occur if hands feet or any part of your body are placed in the chipper hopper discharge opening or near or un...

Page 5: ... also change discharge direction so be aware If it becomes necessary to push material into the hoppers use a small diameter stick not your hands Keep bystanders 50 feet away from your work area at all times Wood chips and shredder debris exit the mchine at great speeds To be safe do not operate the machine near small children or pets and never allow children to operate the DR PRO XL CHIPPER SHREDD...

Page 6: ...ors have dissipated Wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard and properly dispose of the waste Allow the Engine to cool completely before storing in any enclosure Never store a machine that has gas in the tank or a Fuel Container near an open flame or spark such as a water heater space heater clothes dryer or furnace Never make adjustments or repairs with the Engine running Shut down the ...

Page 7: ...r s Allow only one person to operate the DR PRO XL CHIPPER SHREDDER at any time Always operate the machine from the Operator Zone see Figure 11 on page 15 Never pass or stand on the discharge side of the machine when the Engine is running or the Rotor is turning If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration shut down the Engine disconnect the Spark Plug Wire keeping it away from...

Page 8: ...re 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 regulations Contact your State Park Association or the appropriate state organization for specific information in your area No list of warnings and cautions can be all inclusive If situations occur that are not cover...

Page 9: ...cedures If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact us at www DRpower com PRO XL CHIPPER SHREDDER Controls and Features Pneumatic Tires Chipper Hopper Shredder Hopper 13 5 HP Briggs Stratton Engine Leg Support Blowback Shield Blowback Shield Fuel Tank Battery Fuel Tank Cap Discharge Access Door for Chipper Knife Check Belt Guard Hitch Plate Wear Plate Tow Bar Starter Cord Throttle...

Page 10: ...terial Heat Treated Tool Steel Adjustable Knife Wear Plate Yes Chipper Rotor 16 1 2 Diameter 3 4 Thick Chipper Knife Speed 97 MPH Chipper Hopper Opening 8 x 14 Shredder Hopper Opening 19 x 17 Shredding Capacity 1 1 2 Number of Hammers 24 Shredder Chamber Hits Min 48 336 Hammer Features Free Swinging Serrated Reversible 3 Times Hammer Size Type 3 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 7 Ga Heat Treated Standard Screen w Un...

Page 11: ...hannel Trim is seated on the Upper Scroll Housing Figure 5 2 Place the Shredder Hopper onto the Shredding Chamber in the configuration shown Figure 6 3 Secure the Shredder Hopper to the Shredding Chamber with four 3 8 16 x 1 Bolts 3 8 Washers and 3 8 Locknuts from the Product Package using two 9 16 Wrenches Note The Bolts and Washers should be installed on the top side of the Shredder Hopper flang...

Page 12: ...uel Fill Cap and fill the Fuel 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 9 Be careful not to overfill 2 Reinstall the Fuel Tank Cap before starting the Engine See your Engine Owner s Manual for more detailed information Note When Refueling the Fuel Tank turn the Engine OFF and let the Engin...

Page 13: ...ey 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 Thrott...

Page 14: ... from the Support Leg and Tow Bar Figure 13 3 Rotate the Support Leg to the up transport position align the holes in the Tow Bar and Leg reinstall the Clevis Pin and secure with the Hitch Clip Figure 14 Tow Bar Figure 13 Support Leg Pin w Hitch Clip Avoid death or serious injury Do not exceed 10 mph when towing the Yard Tow model Never tow the Yard Tow model over roads Always secure the Support Le...

Page 15: ...evolving Chipper Knife mounted on a Rotor turns branches fed into the Hopper into chips The Chipper can chip twigs and branches ranging in size from 1 to 5 in diameter Cut your materials into manageable lengths of no more than five or six feet long before feeding them into the Chipper Hopper Feed the branch into Chipper Hopper keeping the branch at the same angle as the Chipper Hopper As the branc...

Page 16: ...ed to full speed The maximum diameter of material that you can shred is 1 1 2 including knots Feed any larger material through the Chipper Hopper Material larger than 1 1 2 can cause serious damage to any of the internal parts of the Shredding Chamber Inspect the DR PRO XL CHIPPER SHREDDER after every use for bent Hammers missing Spacers clogging or damage to the Screen or any other obvious proble...

Page 17: ...t do not remove the Screen Pivot Bolt Upper Scroll Bolt and Lower Scroll Bolt using two 9 16 Wrenches 4 Rotate the Housing Top Plate up towards the Hopper exposing the Screen Figure 16 5 Rotate the Screen down exposing the Shredder Hammer Assembly 6 Remove any debris wrapped around the Rotor Components or collected in the Shredding Chamber or Screen Figure 17 7 Reposition the Screen and reinstall ...

Page 18: ... 25 Hours Every 40 Hours Check Engine Oil Level Check General Equipment Condition Check that the Rotor Shaft turns freely with a long stick only Inspect Knife for damage Clean Engine Exterior and Cooling Fins Check the Tire Pressure Inspect Air Filter and Foam Pre cleaner Check Knife for Sharpness Check Rotor Hammers Spacers for Wear Change Engine Oil 1st time 5 hours Check Belt Tension 1st time 1...

Page 19: ...t the Oil to the left side of the Frame when draining 3 Remove the Oil Drain Plug using a 12mm Wrench Allow the used Oil to drain completely and then replace the Oil Drain Plug 4 Initially add 1 2 of the SAE 30 High Detergent Oil recommended by the Engine Manufacturer and wait one minute for the Oil to settle 5 Screw the Dipstick in and then remove it to check the Oil level clean the Dipstick with...

Page 20: ...to remove the Belt Guard see Drive Belt Maintenance section 4 After greasing check the Side Bearing Collar Set Screws for tightness with a 1 8 Allen Wrench There are two Set Screws per Bearing 5 Replace the Grease Fitting Protective Cap Checking the Tire Pressure Tools Needed Tire Pressure Gauge Air Compressor with hose 1 Remove the Valve Stem Cap Figure 21 2 Check the Tire Pressure per the manufa...

Page 21: ...ghten turning clockwise or loosen turning counter clockwise the Tension Adjuster Bolt using a 1 2 Wrench to get the proper tension as described in Step 3 7 Tighten the Engine Lock Nuts 8 Re install the Belt Guard Note Check and re tighten the Drive Belts every hour for the first 5 hours of operation when a new Belt has been installed REMOVING AND REPLACING THE BELTS When your DR PRO XL CHIPPER SHR...

Page 22: ... for separating the Pulley from the Bushing threads are in the Bushing 5 Reinstall the three Bolts in the Threaded Holes adjacent the three holes you just removed the Bolts from 6 Slowly tighten the Bolts about a 1 4 to 1 2 turn evenly and alternately until the Bushing releases from the Rotor Shaft 7 When the Pulley is loose remove the three Bolts and reinsert them into the original Retaining Bolt...

Page 23: ...the Knife and Wear Plate If the gap is too large there will be excess room between Gap Gauge Knife and Wear Plate 5 To adjust the Wear Plate Gap a Loosen the three Lock Nuts that secure the Wear Plate to the Chipper Hopper using a 9 16 Wrench Figure 31 b Loosen the two Adjuster Lock Nuts on the Wear Plate using a 9 16 Wrench c To tighten the gap bring the Wear Plate closer to the Knife by turning ...

Page 24: ...t and Lower Scroll Bolt using two 9 16 Wrenches 5 Rotate the Housing Top Plate up towards the Hopper exposing the Screen Figure 33 6 Rotate the Screen down exposing the Shredder Hammer Assembly 7 Loosen the four Lock Nuts that hold the Knife Access Plate to the Chipper Side Plate using a 1 2 Wrench Figure 34 8 Slide the Knife Access Plate over to align the Lock Nuts with the large holes in the Kni...

Page 25: ...tor Note If installing a new Chipper Knife the new Knife will come with mounting hardware discard the used hardware 15 Tighten the center Allen Screw and Lock Nut first then tighten the outer Screw and finally tighten the inner Screw using a 3 16 Allen Wrench and 1 2 Wrench 16 Double check all three Screws and Lock Nuts for tightness one more time 17 Reinstall the Knife Access Plate Figure 34 18 R...

Page 26: ...xtent that more than 3 32 is taken off this measurement Once this measurement is below 7 32 Figure 38 or if you are unable to remove dents or gouges with these guidelines replace the Knife Adjusting the Shredder Hammers When the hard steel Hammers of the Rotor Assembly become dull or round on the cutting edge they may be rotated side to side or reversed end to end to expose a new cutting edge Note...

Page 27: ...ate to the Chipper Side Plate using a 1 2 Wrench Figure 43 8 Slide the Knife Access Plate over to align the Lock Nuts with the large holes in the Knife Access Plate and remove the Knife Access Plate 9 Loosen the Lock Nut and Bolt that holds the Hammer Access Plate to the Side Plate using two 7 16 Wrenches Rotate the Plate upward to expose the Access Window Figure 44 10 Tighten the Bolt and Lock Nu...

Page 28: ...ning Ring using Retaining Ring Pliers making sure that the Retaining Ring is secured in the groove Note Be sure to reinstall the Hammers and Spacers in exactly the same order that they were removed Refer to the Shredder Assembly Schematic on page 35 for the correct order 17 Repeat steps 11 through 16 for the remaining three Hammer Rods Tip To remember which Hammer Rod you have reworked it may be h...

Page 29: ...nd provides slippage under excessive overloading of the driven application These features help protect the Engine from damages such as broken crankshafts and starters The Clutch on this machine is permanently lubricated and does not require oil or grease The Drum Shoes and Springs in the Clutch are normal wear items If you notice decreased performance of the Clutch check and replace it if necessar...

Page 30: ... into the Wheel Assembly during shipment and may fall out during assembly Assure that the outer Taper Bearing is installed on the Axle and pushed into the Wheel Hub 6 Screw the Castle Nut onto the Axle and tighten it with an Adjustable Wrench to seat the Bearings Figure 50 7 Loosen the Castle Nut and then snug it up to the Bearing lightly 8 Insert a Cotter Pin through the slots of the Castle Nut a...

Page 31: ...ng as 24 hours To connect a Battery Charger to your DR PRO XL CHIPPER SHREDDER follow the steps listed below 1 Attach the black Battery Charger wire to the Battery Negative Terminal and attach the red Battery Charger wire to the Battery Positive Terminal 2 Plug the Battery Charger into an outlet Recycling a Used Battery Please dispose of your used batteries responsibly by recycling them Call your ...

Page 32: ...Owner s Manual for engine specific procedures Make sure the Choke Lever is pushed in all the way to the RUN position Make sure that the Throttle Lever is all the way left to the FAST position The Air Filter may be dirty change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner s Manual The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked change it if necessary If it is oily leave it out hold a rag over the Plug Hol...

Page 33: ... or replace Clutch overheats Belt burns Rotor won t turn Immediately stop the Engine and remove the Spark Plug Wire Turn the Rotor with a wooden stick to be sure it turns freely Check the Drive Belt tension Remove any built up debris from the DR PRO XL CHIPPER SHREDDER Hopper Inlet s and Discharge Chute The machine has excessive vibration Check for a dull or damaged Knife sharpen or replace the Kn...

Page 34: ...n 22 A0000024455 Support Guard Hopper 23 A0000058030 Trim U Channel 125 Vinyl MC 24 10000041973 Bushing QD 1 25 SDS 25 10000041916 Pulley Vbelt 2 Groove 7 15 Od QD Bushing Ref Part Description 26 10000041724 Bracket Belt Guard Sideplate Mount 27 A0000258771 Guard Belt Rear 28 110731 Nut Nylon Lock 1 4 20 29 110751 Nut Nylon Lock 3 8 16 30 110721 Nut Nylon Lock 1 2 13 31 111521 Bolt HCS 3 8 16 X 1 ...

Page 35: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 35 Schematic SHREDDER ASSEMBLY ...

Page 36: ...ad Tow 20 10000033766 Plate Hitch Bent 21 A0000267433 Frame Tow Bar w Labels 22 110731 Nut Nylon Lock 1 4 20 23 110751 Nut Nylon Lock 3 8 16 Ref Part Description 24 110761 Nut Nylon Lock 5 16 18 25 111411 Bolt HCS 5 16 18 X 3 GR5 ZP 26 111521 Bolt HCS 3 8 16 X 1 GR5 ZP 27 121701 Washer Flat 3 8 SAE 28 10000037755 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 X 2 1 2 TRI FT 29 129601 Bolt HCS 3 8 16 X 3 GR5 ZP 30 160031 Pin Hi...

Page 37: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 37 Schematic Frame and Drive assembly ...

Page 38: ...38 DR PRO XL CHIPPER SHREDDER Notes ...

Page 39: ...anufacturer s owner s manuals The warranty holder is responsible for replacement of normally wearing parts such as the Drive Belt Air Filter Spark Plug Clutch Chipper Knife Wear Plate Shredder Hammers and Highway Wheels 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 ...

Page 40: ...unt of stabilizer or gasoline additive Run the Engine for a short time to allow the additive to circulate Close the Fuel Shut Off Valve to prevent Carburetor overflow and leakage Clean the exterior of the unit to remove all dirt grease and any other foreign material To prevent rust touch up painted surfaces that have been scratched or chipped Be sure all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened...

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