DR RAPID-FEED 16.50 PRO, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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Gas Fill
Cap
Figure 11
Dip Stick
Operating
Range
Too Low
(add oil)
Too Full
(drain oil)
Adding Oil
1. Place the machine on a level surface and remove the
Dipstick (clean the end of the Dipstick with a rag)
(
Figure 11 ).
2. Machines are shipped with no oil. Add 1/2 of the SAE
30 high detergent oil recommended by the engine
manufacturer and wait one minute for the oil to settle.
3. Replace the Dipstick all the way in and turn a quarter
turn clockwise to ensure an accurate reading and then
remove it to check the oil level.
4. If the oil level is low continue adding a few ounces of
oil at a time, rechecking the Dipstick until the oil
reaches the fill mark (
Figure 12 ). Be careful not to
overfill.
Figure 12
Adding Gas
SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, REMOVE
SPARK PLUG WIRE, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE, THEN WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION ON THE CHIPPER.
FILL THE GAS TANK OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES,
PILOT LIGHTS, HEAT, AND OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.
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 five minutes before
removing the gas fill cap.
18 16.50 PRO
DR
®
RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER