DR Power 18 HP Bottom-Discharge - Manual (Page 7)

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TOWING SAFETY
• Obey all state and local regulations when towing
on public roads and highways.
• Before towing, be certain the chipper is correctly
and securely attached to the towing vehicle and
the safety chains are in place. Leave slack in
chains for turning allowance.
• Don’t allow anyone to sit or ride on your chipper.
They can easily fall off and be seriously injured.
• Never carry any cargo or wood on your chipper.
It may fall off and endanger vehicles following
you.
• Allow for added length for your chipper when
turning, parking, crossing intersections, and in all
driving situations.
• Be careful when backing up: you can easily jack-
knife your chipper.
• Adjust towing speed for terrain and conditions.
Do not exceed 35 mph when towing. The
chipper should be level when towing, and it will
pull nicely on smooth roads. Because there is no
suspension, it will tend to bounce more on rough
roads. Be extra cautious when towing over
bumpy or rough terrain including railroad
crossings.
SECTION II - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
SKID PARTS BOX BOLT BAG
CHIPPER CHIPPER HOPPER 4 EA – 5/16-18 X ¾” CARRIAGE BOLTS
HITCH ARMS STAND 4 EA – 5/16-18 NYLOCK NUT
HITCH ASSEMBLY GLASSES 4 EA – 5/16 USS FLATWASHER
PARTS BOX OWNER’S MANUAL 2 EA – ½-13 X 3” HHCS
ENGINE MANUAL 4 EA – ½-13 X 1 ¼” HHCS
BOLT BAG 2 EA – ½-13 GRIPCO NUT
WIRE HARNESS 1 EA – 3/16 HAIR COTTER PIN
10 EA – CABLE TIES 2 EA – HITCH ARM MOUNTING PLATES
1 EA – ENGINE KEY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
• 7/16” Wrench or Socket - 2 required
• 1/2” Wrench or Socket - 2 required
• 3/4” Wrench or Socket - 2 required
STEP I – UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
1. Remove the all items from the crate.
2. After unpacking the crate, compare the contents with the list above.
3. If any parts are missing, contact Country Home Products at 800-376-9637.
4. Assembly should be done on a clean, level surface.
STEP II – ASSEMBLY
1. Assemble chipper hopper (item #15, pg. 19) to machine using four each 5/16”-18 x 3/4” carriage bolts, 5/16”-18
nylock nuts and 5/16” flatwashers. Put head of bolt inside hopper with threads sticking out. Tighten all
hardware with a ½” wrench.
2. Attach the hitch arms (item #5, pg. 17) to the trailer frame using the two hitch arm mounting plates (item #22,
pg. 17) and four 1/2”-13 x 1-1/4” HHCS from the bolt bag. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
3. Attach the trailer hitch assembly (item #6 & #9, pg. 17) to the hitch arms as shown in drawing with two 1/2”-13 x
3” HHCS and two 1/2”-13 gripco nuts from the bolt bag. Tighten all hardware at this.
4. Slide the stand (item #7, pg 17) up through the holes in the hitch assembly and secure with the hair cotter pin
(item #36, pg. 17).
5. Service the engine as per the engine manual.
6. Lubricate both bearings before operating and after every 8 hours of operation with multi-purpose grease. Also
check the bearing collar set screws regularly to be sure they are tight. If they are loose, reset them with loctite
243, obtainable at any hardware store.