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DR® 13 HP CHIPPER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model: 13 HP Lawn Tractor-Towable READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEF

6 DR® 13 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® 13 HP CHIPPER General Safety THE CHIPPER MUST BE OPERATED SAFELY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. UNS

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 9 • NEVER OVERLOAD OR ATTEMPT TO CHIP MATERIAL BEYOND THE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATION, SEE PAGE 23. PERS

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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 11 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP YOUR DR 13 HP CHIPPER This chapter outlines unpacking and a few simple steps you will

12 DR® 13 HP CHIPPER • WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN CUTTING THE BANDING. THE BANDING MAY HAVE A LOT OF TENSION ON IT AND MAY SNAP AND CUT

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® 13 HP CHIPPER Attaching the Tow Beam and Hitch Plate Tools Needed: • (1) 7/16" Wrench or Socket • (2) 1/2" Wrench or S

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 15 Connecting the Battery Cable (Electric Start model) We ship all Electric Start DR 13 HP CHIPPERS with the

ii DR® 13 HP CHIPPER and congratulations on your purchase of a new DR 13 HP CHIPPER! We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR 13

16 DR® 13 HP CHIPPER Adding Oil and Gasoline • YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. THIS MACHINE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL. TRACES

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 17 Check the Tire Pressure There should be 30 psi in each tire.Figure 4 Gas Fill Cap Oil

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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 19 • THE DESIGN OF THIS CHIPPER IS FOR CHIPPING LIMBS OR BRANCHES. NEVER USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER PUR

20 DR® 13 HP CHIPPER Operation Notes • Visually check the Chipper Knife for damage each time you use the machine. NOTE: Check for shaft

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 21 • ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHILE CHIPPING TO PROTECT YOUR EYES

22 DR® 13 HP CHIPPER Electric-Starting 1. Move the Choke control (Figure 5 on page 19) to the CHOKE position (to the RUN position if the

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 23 Using the Chipper Hopper The design of the Chipper Hopper mounted on the side of the machine is to chip woo

24 DR® 13 HP CHIPPER Scroll To Free a Jammed Flywheel BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 25 3. Add a 5/16" Flat Washer to the end of the Bolt followed by a 5/16"-18 Lock Nut. Do not tight

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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 27 CHAPTER 5 MAINTAINING THE DR 13 HP CHIPPER This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ens

28 DR® 13 HP CHIPPER Grease Fittings Your DR 13 HP CHIPPER was greased at the Factory. The operator needs to lubricate the Chipper Side a

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 29 Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE

30 DR® 13 HP CHIPPER Adjusting or Removing and Replacing the Drive Belt BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STO

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 31 NOTE: After you perform the adjustment, make sure that the Key remained in the Rotor Shaft and flush with

32 DR® 13 HP CHIPPER Figure 13 Rotor Pulley Adjust Bolt Drive Pulley Drive Belt Key Set Screw – 2 places Rotor Shaft

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 33 Removing and Replacing the Chipper Knife ROUTINELY CHECK THE CHIPPER KNIFE FOR SHARPNESS. USING A DULL K

34 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER Tools Needed: • 5/16" Wrench • 3/16" Allen wrench • 1/2" socket and ratchet 1. To prevent accidenta

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 35 Adjusting the Wear Plate Gap When you replace the Knife, check and set the clearance between the Knife and

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36 DR® 13 HP CHIPPER Removing and Replacing the Clutch BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 37 Installing a New Clutch Assembly If you have problems with the Clutch, we recommend replacing your Clutch

38 DR® 13 HP CHIPPER Clutch Removal, Disassembly, and Re-Assembly If it is necessary to disassemble your Clutch, follow these steps. Tool

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 39 Replacing the Air Filter Element Replace the Engine Air Filter Element every 40 hours of operation. 1. Loc

40 DR® 13 HP CHIPPER Battery Care (Electric Start model) Proper care can extend the life of a battery. Follow these recommendations to e

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 41 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 43 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for comm

44 DR® 13 HP CHIPPER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL MOVING P

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 45 BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLO

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

46 DR® 13 HP CHIPPER CHAPTER 7 PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY Parts List - DR 13 HP CHIPPER Assembly NOTE: Part numbers liste

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 47 Schematic - DR 13 HP CHIPPER Assembly 060120

48 DR® 13 HP CHIPPER Parts List - DR 13 HP CHIPPER Basic Machine Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Prod

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 49 Schematic - DR 13 HP CHIPPER Basic Machine Assembly 060120

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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 13HP CHIP

4 DR® 13 HP CHIPPER To avoid injury, never remove the protective cover while the flywheel is turn

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 5 Always use care when loading the DR 13 HP CHIPPER. Overloading will damage the Clutch and will not be cov