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

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34 16.50 PRO
DR
®
RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER
e the Sheave out approximately 1/8" he
during the tightening process.
g) nd alternately (1/4 to 1/2 turn) starting with the
the Bushing Saw Slot.
) then retighten the Sheave Bushing Bolt.
NO hitting the Hoppe
the Engine B )
6. Place a Straightedge (over the Clutch and
Sheave) an own firmly on the Belt to measure
the deflection from the Straightedge to the Belt with a
easu ).
asu uld be approximately 3/8".
8. If the measurement is not correct, loosen the Engine
Bolts and tighten or loosen the Adjusting Nut as
needed (
Figure 29 ).
eps 5 through 8 until the proper Belt tension
En are completely tightened.
tall th
12. shers using a 1/2" Wrench ( Figures 26 and 27 ).
an initia in period of one (1) hour.
Removin and Wear Plate
NOTE: Prior to retightening the Bushing Retaining Bolts, mov
straightedge to allow for compression of the Bushing
Slowly tighten the Bushing Retaining Bolts evenly a
Bolt farthest from
from t
h Recheck the alignment after tightening the Bolts, and
TE: Make sure that the Belt or Sheave is not r.
5. Tighten olts ( Figure 29
on the Belt
d push d
tape m
7. The me
re ( Figure 32
rement sho
9. Repeat st
is achieved.
10. When the Belt is properly tensioned, double check that
the four
11. Reins
Reinstall the eight Bolts, Lock Washers and Flat Wa
gine Bolts
e Belt Guard Bracket and the Belt Guard.
NOTE: Check and re-tighten the Drive Belt, if necessary, after
g, Replacing and Adjusting the Chipper Knife
l break-
ROUTINELY CHECK THE CHIPPER KNIFE FOR SHARPNESS. USING A DULL KNIFE WILL DECREASE
NCE AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE VIBRATION THAT WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE DR RAPID-
PER.
PERFORMA
FEED CHIP
ROUTIN Y
CHIPPED WEAR PLATE WILL DECREASE PERFORMANCE AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE VIBRATION THAT
WILL CA EL CHECK THE WEAR PLATE FOR A SHARP SQUARE EDGE. USING A ROUNDED OR
USE DAMAGE TO THE DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER.
SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MO O A COMPLETE STOP, RE
SPARK ABLE, THEN W INUTES BEFO
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION ON THE CHIPPER.
VING PARTS TO COME T
PLUG WIRE, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY C
MOVE
RE AIT 5 M
Straightedge
Figure
Belt
3/8"
Clutch
(mounted o
Engine
Crankshaft)
n
32