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WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN CUTTING THE BANDING. THE BANDING MAY HAVE A LOT OF
TENSION ON IT AND MAY SNAP AND CUT YOU. ALWAYS STAND TO ONE SIDE WHEN CUTTING THE
BAND.
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STABILIZE THE SHIPPING CONTAINER ON CLEAN FLAT TERRAIN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
UNPACK AND ASSEMBLE THE MACHINE.
1. Pry off the crate and cut any bands holding the machine to the pallet.
Be careful when cutting the banding.
2. Remove the Hitch Arms and Hitch Assembly, Discharge Chute (19 HP Top Discharge model) and the
Parts Box from the shipping container.
3. With the help of another person, carefully roll the DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER from the shipping
pallet, resting it on the front frame support.
4. Compare the contents of the shipping carton and the Part Box with the Parts Supplied list on the
previous page. If any of the parts are missing, contact 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637). Do not discard
the pallet until you are fully satisfied with your new DR ROAD-TOWABLE CHIPPER.
Attaching the Chipper Hopper
Tool Needed:
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(2) 1/2" Wrench or Socket
Tip: Insert a towel or large rag into the opening to keep the Bolts from falling into the Chipper.
1. Attach the Chipper Hopper to the machine using four (4) 5/16"-18 x 3/4" Carriage Bolts, four (4)
5/16" Flat Washers and four (4) 5/16"-18 Nylon Lock Nuts.
NOTE: Be sure to insert the bolts from the inside of the Chipper Hopper so that the threads are sticking out
(Figure 1).
2. Install a Flat Washer, then a Lock Nut on each bolt. Initially install the Bolts and Nuts finger tight and
then tighten the Nuts one (1) turn using two (2) 1/2" wrenches (Figure 1). Check to see that the
Hopper is centered on the Inlet Chute and then tighten the Nuts securely.
3. If you used a towel or rag in the Chipper opening, remove it now.
Figure 1
Chipper Hopper
Bolt (4)
Nut (4)
Washer (4)
Chipper Left Side Panel
Access Cover
Inlet Chute