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DR CHIPPER

Operating & Assembly Instruction Manual

Model: 16.0 HP

C163-CHP

This manual contains information concerning proper and improper operating procedures,
warnings, maintenance, troubleshooting, assembly, and tips. Everyone who operates this
machine should read these instructions and be thoroughly familiar with them.

P/N 913-0340

12/30/03

Summary of Contents for C163-CHP

Page 1: ... CHP This manual contains information concerning proper and improper operating procedures warnings maintenance troubleshooting assembly and tips Everyone who operates this machine should read these instructions and be thoroughly familiar with them P N 913 0340 12 30 03 ...

Page 2: ...D USE Never use your chipper for any other purpose than chipping limbs It is designed for this use and any other use many cause serious injury DANGER Rotating cutting blade Keep hands and feet out of inlet and discharge opening while machine is running DANGER This machine can CRUSH GRIND CUT and SEVER parts of your body if they enter the inlet or discharge area of your chipper DANGER Your chipper ...

Page 3: ...s known to the state of ects or other reproductive harm California to cause cancer birth def MAKE CERTAIN THAT ALL SAFETY LABELS ON THIS EQUIPMENT ARE KEPT CLEAN AND IN GOOD CONDITION IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT LABELS ORDER BY PART NUMBER 080 0967 080 0970 091 0055 3 ...

Page 4: ...091 0057 091 0059 091 0062 091 0088 091 0093 091 0256 4 ...

Page 5: ...091 0380 091 0381 091 0384 913 0265 5 ...

Page 6: ...glasses or goggles during operation and while performing any adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine Be sure your glasses or goggles fit properly Avoid loose fitting clothes and use protective footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces Shirt and slacks that cover the arms and legs and steel toed shoes are recommended Secure hair ab...

Page 7: ... and safety devices in place and operating properly Do not operate the machine if all safety guards are not in place Do not use the unit with the chipper hopper removed The muffler and engine become hot and can cause a severe burn Do not touch Keep children and pets away Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of small children Keep children out of the work area and...

Page 8: ...proper position These safety devices are for your protection Never store machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers and the like Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Always refer to the operator s manual for important details if the machine is to be stored for an extended period If t...

Page 9: ...This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester applicable local or state laws if any If a spark is used the operator should maintain it in effective meeting arrester working order In the State of California the above is r...

Page 10: ...AG 2 EA 13 GRIPCO NUT WIRE HARNESS 1 EA 3 16 HAIR COTTER PIN 10 EA 14 CABLE TIES 2 EA HITCH ARM MOUNTING PLATES KNIFE GAUGE 2 EA ENGINE KEY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 2 Wrench or Socket 2 required 3 4 Wrench or Socket 2 required STEP I UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS Remove the all items from the crate After unpacking the crate compare the contents with the list above If any parts are missing c...

Page 11: ... AND TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY Attach the hitch arms item 5 to the trailer frame using the two hitch arm mounting plates item 22 and four 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 HHCS item 40 from the bolt bag Do not tighten hardware at this time Attach the trailer hitch assembly item 6 9 to the hitch arms as shown in drawing with two 1 2 13 x 3 HHCS item 41 and two 1 2 13 gripco nuts item 42 from the bolt bag Tighten all har...

Page 12: ...on the back of the light Push the brown wire into the top right hole On the curb side light put the green wire through the access hole and into the top left hole on the back of the light Push the brown wire into the top right hole Once the wires are attached in their correct holes attach the wire harness to the frame with the provided cable ties Attach the curb side wire to the frame at points 1 2...

Page 13: ...RE STARTING Oil and Gas Fill Up Oil Capacity 1 quarts 48 ounces Fuel Capacity 9 quarts OIL Use a high quality detergent oil classified For Service SF SG SH SJ or higher Do not use special additives Choose a viscosity according to the following table CAUTION Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines The use of non synthetic multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc in temperatures above 40 ...

Page 14: ...revents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol Do not mix oil with gasoline CAUTION Some fuels called oxygenated or reformulated gasoline are gasoline blended with alcohols or ethers Excessive amounts of these blends can damage the fuel system or cause performance pro...

Page 15: ...INE Move throttle to SLOW Turn key to off Remove key and store out of reach of children Close fuel shut off valve CAUTION Do not stop engine by moving choke control to CHOKE Backfire fire or engine damage could occur Operation Notes At engine start up the engine of your chipper operates under no load until approximately 1200 1400 RPM S at which speed the centrifugal clutch engages and begins drivi...

Page 16: ...Wind can also change discharge direction so be aware Always keep hands out of the chipper hopper Never operate the chipper without the chipper hopper in place Do not transport the chipper while the engine is running Do not refuel the engine while it is hot warm or running Do not cover the chipper while the muffler is still hot PROCESSING LIMBS OR BRANCHES Your chipper can process dry or green mate...

Page 17: ...PORTANT THAT YOU IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE MACHINE IF IT BECOMES JAMMED ONLY YOUR OPERATOR EXPERIENCE WILL TELL YOU HOW FAST TO FEED LIMBS CHECK TO SEE THAT THE FLYWHEEL WILL TURN FREELY BEFORE YOU START THE CHIPPER VISUALLY CHECK CHIPPER KNIFE FOR DAMAGE EACH TIME YOU USE YOUR CHIPPER CHECK KNIFE CONDITION WEAR PLATE CONDITION GAP SETTING AND THE NUTS AND BOLTS THAT HOLD THE KNIFE IN PLACE FOR TIG...

Page 18: ... This will cause damage to the machine Check to see if deflector is clogged If it is clear with a branch With a wooden stick loosen and remove any material left in the chipping chamber Reinstall the deflector Reconnect the spark plug wire and battery if so equipped Start machine and let material in chipping chamber discharge through deflector If chamber doesn t clear and the flywheel is still jamm...

Page 19: ...rring to operation and maintenance of the chipper engine Look it over carefully BE CERTAIN TO SERVICE THE ENGINE BEFORE YOU START IT 4 When the steel chipping knife item 11 pg 32 needs replacing or sharpening refer to the section on removal sharpening and re installation 5 Care must be exercised when sharpening the knife to maintain the correct bevel and a straight edge Refer to sharpening directi...

Page 20: ...HARPENING You should never attempt to sharpen the chipper knife or knives freehand It is extremely important that the 45 degree angle be maintained consistently for proper performance The chipper knife should be taken to a machine shop for proper sharpening Excessive heat generated during the sharpening process will damage knives and weaken the metal Be sure the knife is not overheated KNIFE INFOR...

Page 21: ...d tighten the knife to the chipper disk with bolts and nylock locking nuts If you are installing a new knife use the new hardware that comes with the knife when attaching it to the chipper disk Tighten the center nut and bolt Tighten the outer nut and bolt Tighten the inner nut and bolt Double check all three for tightness one more time WEAR PLATE The wear plate should have a square 90 degree edge...

Page 22: ...ipped with an oil drain valve to make changing the oil easy The valve is located on the engine on the towing side of the machine Place engine level Disconnect spark plug wires and keep it away from spark plugs Disconnect battery if equipped with electric starter at negative terminal With engine OFF but still warm open oil drain valve and drain oil into appropriate receptacle Note To open valve pus...

Page 23: ...8 pg 30 by placing a straightedge across both faces as shown in figure 2 If adjustment is necessary correct alignment by moving rotor pulley in or out on the rotor shaft Do not make adjustment by moving the clutch on the engine shaft Replace belt guard Figure 2 BELT REPLACEMENT To replace the belt follow the above belt adjustment directions After you have loosened the engine bolts remove the old b...

Page 24: ...ges and begins driving the rotor Proper rotor speed is 2400 RPM 200 RPM Do not tamper with the engine s governor setting The governor controls the maximum safe operation speed and protects the engine Over speeding the engine is dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to the other moving parts of the machine See your authorized dealer for engine governor adjustments Become familiar with s...

Page 25: ...ion of shoes Remove shoes from hub REASSEMBLE 1 Locate shoes correctly on hub for rotation required 2 Place one end of each spring over a shoe pin stretch spring just enough to clear pin on the other shoe Use tape wrapped pliers to avoid nicking spring Avoid over stretching that may damage spring Repeat for all shoes 3 Replace washer on hub shaft 4 Reassemble drum to hub secure with retaining ring...

Page 26: ...UTCH BREAKDOWN Item Part No Qty Description 1 2 3 4 6 Not Shown 911 0236 3 911 0236 1 030 0202 5 911 0236 2 030 0164 6 030 0202 1 1 3 3 1 1 2 Hub Assembly Shoe Spring Drum Assembly Retaining Ring Retaining Ring 26 ...

Page 27: ...le Check for loose or missing belt tighten When chipping log seems to vibrate excessively hammers hands Knife is dull Gap between knife wear plate is too great Remove knife sharpen be sure to maintain same bevel of 45 degrees Adjust gap as per instructions Chipper knife is hitting wear plate The gap between the knife and wear plate is set incorrectly Adjust gap per directions in the front of this ...

Page 28: ...ulti purpose lithium grease 40 HOURS Change engine oil Check tire pressure Remove and sharpen or replace chipper knife Sharpen wear plate Per recommendations Do not overfill Add or adjust as required See knife information See wear plate information 100 HOURS Replace belt Change engine oil Order replacement belts Per recommendations Do not overfill 200 HOURS Change engine oil filter Clean and adjus...

Page 29: ...SECTION VI PARTS LIST ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS 29 ...

Page 30: ...RD L MOUNTING BRACKET 27 913 0224 1 BELT GUARD 30 913 0343 1 ENGINE BELT TIGHTENER 34 030 0266 1 ROAD SIDE STOP LIGHT 35 913 0206 2 TAIL LIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET 36 500 0039 1 3 16 HAIR SPRING COTTER 38 911 0249 1 SPACER 39 704 0106 1 WASHER 40 090 0128 4 13 X 1 HHCS 41 090 0370 4 13 X 3 HHCS 42 090 0050 4 13 GRIPCO LOCKNUT 43 703 0424 2 X X 2 KEY 44 090 0088 15 5 16 18 X 1 HHCS 45 090 0394 3 5 16 S...

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Page 32: ...LDMENT 15 913 0279 1 CHIPPER SIDE PLATE WELDMENT 16 090 0470 3 20 NYLOCK LOCKNUT 17 090 0245 3 SAE FLATWASHER 18 090 0077 9 5 16 18 X 4 HHCS 19 090 0462 4 5 16 18 X CARRIAGE BOLT 20 913 0375 1 CHIPPER HOPPER 21 913 0326 1 WEAR PLATE 22 090 0677 3 20 X 1 CARRIAGE BOLTS 23 090 0121 4 3 8 16 X 1 HHCS 24 913 0021 2 SCROLL TUBES 25 913 0334 1 FLYWHEEL SHAFT 26 030 0118 1 TAPERLOCK BUSHING 27 090 0676 2...

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Page 34: ...NOTES 34 ...

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Page 36: ...NOTES COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS Meigs Road P O Box 25 Vergennes Vermont 05491 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 12 30 03 36 ...

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