DR Power 3-Point Hitch Rapid-Feed - Manual (Page 44)

40 3-POINT HITCH DR ® RAPID-FEED™ CHIPPER
OPERATION
Adjusting the Extended Top-Discharge Chute Discharge
Direction:
1. Pull the Hitch Clip and remove the Locking Pin (Figure
49).
2. Rotate the Extended Top-Discharge Chute to the
direction desired.
NOTE: The Extended Top-Discharge Chute has a range of motion of
180˚ that spans the front and both sides of the Chipper. There are 11
different hole settings at 18˚ increments that you can use.
3. Line up the Locking Pin hole to the closest hole setting
in the Discharge Ring.
4. Install the Locking Pin and secure it with the Hitch
Clip.
Adjusting the Deflector Direction:
1. Grab the Deflector Handle and rotate the Deflector to
the desired discharge position (Figure 50).
MAINTENANCE
Tools and Supplies Needed:
• All Purpose Grease
Lubricating the Extended Top-Discharge Chute:
1. Pull the Hitch Clip and remove the Locking Pin from
the Discharge Ring (Figure 49).
2. Apply some all-purpose grease in each hole of the
Discharge Ring and Center Ring as you rotate the
Chute.
3. Rotate the Extended Top-Discharge Chute for the full
180˚ of rotation for a few times to spread the grease
inside the Discharge Ring.
4. Reposition the Extended Top-Discharge Chute to the
desired angle and insert the Locking Pin and Hitch
Clip.
Deflector
Figure 50
Deflector
Handle
Higher
Discharge
Lower
Discharge
Locking
Pin
Figure 49
Hitch
Clip
Extended Top-
Discharge Chute
180°
Discharge
Ring