Country Home Products 10 HP Operations Instructions

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS CHIPPER. DR® 10 HP CHIPPER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

6 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER Protecting Yourself and Those Around You THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED MACHINE, WITH MOVING PARTS OPERATING WITH HIGH EN

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 7 Safety for Children and Pets TRAGIC ACCIDENTS CAN OCCUR IF THE OPERATOR IS NOT ALERT TO THE PRESENCE OF

8 DR® 3-POINT HITCH CHIPPER General Safety THE CHIPPER MUST BE OPERATED SAFELY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 9 • NEVER OVERLOAD OR ATTEMPT TO CHIP MATERIAL BEYOND THE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATION; SEE PAGE 21. PE

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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 11 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP YOUR DR 10 HP CHIPPER This chapter outlines unpacking and a few simple steps you will

12 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER • WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN CUTTING THE BANDING. THE BANDING MAY HAVE A LOT OF TENSION ON IT AND MAY SNAP AND CUT YO

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 13 Attaching the Chipper Hopper Tool Needed: • (2) 1/2" Wrench or Socket Tip: Insert a towel or large

14 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline • YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. THIS MACHINE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL.

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 15 Figure 2 Front Back

ii DR® 10 HP CHIPPER and congratulations on your purchase of a new DR 10 HP CHIPPER! We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR 10 HP

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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 17 • THE DESIGN OF THIS CHIPPER IS FOR CHIPPING LIMBS OR BRANCHES. NEVER USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER PU

18 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER Operation Notes • Visually check the Chipper Knife for damage each time you use the machine. NOTE: Check for shaft mo

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 19 • ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHILE CHIPPING TO PROTECT YOUR EYES

20 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER Starting and Stopping the Engine 1. When starting a cold engine; push the Choke Control lever to the right (CHOKE) a

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 21 Using the Chipper Hopper The design of the Chipper Hopper mounted on the side of the machine is to chip wo

22 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER Scroll To Free a Jammed Flywheel BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT F

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 23 3. Add a 5/16" Flat Washer to the end of the Bolt followed by a 5/16"-18 Lock Nut. Do not tigh

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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 25 CHAPTER 5 MAINTAINING THE DR 10 HP CHIPPER This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will en

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26 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER Grease Fittings Your DR 10 HP CHIPPER was greased at the Factory. The operator needs to lubricate the Chipper Side and

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 27 Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP TH

28 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER Adjusting or Removing and Replacing the Drive Belt BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP T

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 29 NOTE: After you perform the adjustment, make sure that the Key remained in the Rotor Shaft and flush with

30 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER Figure 11 Rotor Pulley Adjust Bolt Drive Pulley Drive Belt Key Set Screw – 2 places Rotor Shaft

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 31 Removing and Replacing the Chipper Knife ROUTINELY CHECK THE CHIPPER KNIFE FOR SHARPNESS. USING A DULL

32 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER Tools Needed: • 5/16" Wrench • 3/16" Allen wrench • 1/2" socket and ratchet 1. Using a 5/16" W

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 33 Adjusting the Knife to Wear Plate Gap When you replace the Knife, check and set the clearance between the

34 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER Removing and Replacing the Clutch BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FI

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 35 Installing a New Clutch Assembly If you have problems with the Clutch, we recommend replacing your Clutch

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36 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER Clutch Removal, Disassembly, and Re-Assembly If it is necessary to disassemble your Clutch, follow these steps. Tools a

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 37 End of Season and Storage • BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE,

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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 39 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for com

40 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL MOVING

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 41 BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALL

42 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER CHAPTER 7 PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY Parts List - DR 10 HP CHIPPER NOTE: Part numbers listed are ava

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 43 Schematic - DR 10 HP CHIPPER 060120

44 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER Parts List - Chipper Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products, Inc. Ref# Part#

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 45 Schematic - Chipper Assembly 060101

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE DR 10 HP CHIPPER This manual will help you set up and safely operate your new D

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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 3 CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES • READ THIS SAFETY & OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE DR 10 HP CH

4 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER To avoid injury, never remove the protective cover while the flywheel is turning. (#091-0059) This label remind

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 5 ALWAYS turn OFF the engine, wait five (5) minutes to make certain the flywheel and all moving parts have