DR Power 3-Point Hitch Rapid-Feed - Manual (Page 40)

36 3-POINT HITCH DR ® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER
End of Season and Storage
NOTE: Please refer to the Safety and Operation Manual that came with the PTO Shaft for specific PTO
Shaft procedures.
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Lubricate PTO Shaft Grease Fittings.
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Lubricate two Flywheel Bearings.
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Lubricate two PTO Sheave Bearings.
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Check the Drive Belt for wear. Replace as needed.
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Release Drive Belt from Tensioner to relieve Belt stress.
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Check the Chipper Knife and Wear Plate for nicks and wear. Sharpen or replace as needed.
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Check the general condition of the machine, e.g.; nuts, bolts, welds, etc. Replace parts or tighten
Hardware as needed.
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Clean any debris from the Hopper and Discharge Chute.
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Store in a dry covered area to protect from moisture.
• DISENGAGE PTO, SHUT DOWN THE TRACTOR ENGINE, REMOVE THE KEY, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING
PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, DISCONNECT THE PTO SHAFT FROM THE TRACTOR, THEN
WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION ON THE
CHIPPER.
• WHEN NOT IN USE, YOUR DR RAPID-FEED CHIPPER SHOULD BE STORED OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.