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

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Inspecting the Chipper Knife and Wear Plate
Chipper Knife and Wear Plate will ensure that your DR 16.50 FTP PRO Rapid Routine inspection of the
F
Chap
hipper Knife or Wear Plate will cause extreme stress and
vi
VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CHIPPER KNIFE (b
Tools Needed:
•
16" Wrench
move the four Screws that secure the F t
Cover with a 5/16" wrench and remove the Ac
over (
Figure 33
).
2. Rotate the Flywheel with a long stick until the
replace the Access Cover and secure with four Screws
using a 5/16" wrench.
VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CHIPPER KNIFE AND WEAR PLATE (every 8-10 hours)
1. Have someone support the Hopper as you use two
1/2" wrenches to remove the six Bolts, Washers and
Locknuts that support the Hopper to the Chipper
e the Hopper from the Chipper Assembly.
eed Chipper is operating at full efficiency (see “Regular Maintenance Checklist” at the beginning of this
ter). Operating with a worn or damaged C
bration to the machine and make chipping difficult for the operator.
THE HOPPER SHOULD BE SUPPORTED WHEN T M
REMOVAL OF THE HOPPER IS DIFFICULT FOR ONE P
HE OUNTING HARDWARE IS REMOVED.
ERSON. TWO PEOPLE ARE NEEDED FOR THE
HOPPER REMOVAL PROCESS.
efore each use)
5/
1. Re
C
ron Access
cess
Knife is
visible.
3. If the Knife has visible nicks or damage it must be
sharpened or replaced (see “Removing and Replacing
the Chipper Knife” in this chapter).
4. If the Knife does not appear to have any damage,
Screws
Figure 33
Front Access
Cover
Tools Needed:
•
Two 1/2" Wrenches
Hopper
Figure 34
Bolt, Washer
and Locknut
(6 places)
er
Assembly ( Figure 34 ).
2. Remov
3. Use a stick to rotate the Flywheel until the Knife is next
to the Wear Plate.
Chipp
Assembly