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

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re than 30 days, we recommend using a gas
This will prevent sediment from gumming up the carburetor. If there is dirt or moisture
pletely fill the tank with fresh, unleaded gas
ne for a short time to
allow the additive to circulate. Close the fuel Shut-Off Valve to prevent carburetor overflow and
pour about 1 ounce of motor oil into the cylinder hole. Reinstall the plug
and engage the electric starter for a few seconds (for manual start pull on the starter cord a few
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For electric start models remove the battery or store your DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER in a dry
ere the temperature is between –10° F (–23° C) and +85° F (+23° C). Make sure the
storage temperatures will never be outside these limits.
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SH TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP,
REMOVE SP NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE, THEN WAIT 5 MINUTES
B E OR IN N ON T ER.
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NEVE THE FUEL TANK INSIDE A BUILDING
WHERE IGNITION SOURCES ARE PRESENT, SUCH AS HOT WATER AND SPACE HEATERS, CLOTHES
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R AIN THE FUEL TANK, DO THIS OUTDOORS.
ALLOW EFORE STORING IN ANY ENCLOSURE.
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W N OULD BE STORED OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILD
f Season and Storage
UT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS
ARK PLUG WIRE, DISCONNECT THE
EFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDUR
R STORE THE DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER WITH FUEL IN
SPECTIO HE CHIPP
RYE S AND THE LIKE. IF YOU ARE GOING TO DR
THE ENGINE TO COOL B
HE NOT IN USE, YOUR DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER SH
REN.
TE: Please refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for engin
Change the oil (and oil filter, if applicable).
If your DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER will be idle for mo
stabilizer.
cific procedu pe
in the gas or tank, remove it by draining the tank. Com
and add the appropriate amount of stabilizer or gasoline additive. Run the engi
leakage.
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Remove the spark plug and
times). This will coat the pistons and seat the valves to prevent moisture buildup.
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Clean or replace the air filter(s).
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Lubricate all grease fittings.
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Clean any dirt and debris from the cylinder head cooling fins, blower housing, debris screen and
muffler area of the engine.
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If your engine has a fuel filter, replace it.
Check the Drive Belt for wear.
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Check the Chipper Knife and Wear Plate for nicks and wear.
environment wh
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Clean any debris from the Hopper and Discharge Chute.