DR Power 8 FPT - Manual (Page 16)

16 DR ® CHIPPER/SHREDDER
To Free a Jammed Flywheel
1. Remove any material left in the Chipper/Shredder Hopper.
2. Check the Discharge Opening for clogs. If it is clogged, clear it with a
wooden stick.
3. Also, with a wooden stick, loosen and remove any material left in the
Chipping/Shredding Chamber(s).
4. Start the machine and allow any remaining material in the
Chipping/Shredding Chamber(s) to discharge.
5. If the Chipping/Shredding Chamber(s) does not clear and the Flywheel is
still jammed, repeat the above process.
6. Be certain the Chipping/Shredding Chamber(s) is clear before trying to
process more material into the Hopper(s), clogging could result in Belt or
Clutch failure.
To Clean Out a Clogged Shredder
1. Remove the Baffle Plate by removing the Hair Spring Clip on the Adjusting
Rod and the Pivot Rod and then removing the two (2) Rods (Figure 11).
2. Remove the Screen Top Retaining Rod (Figure 12) by first releasing the Snap
Fastener by bending the Tab down.
3. Remove the Screen Lower Hair Spring Clip from the Retaining Rod and
remove the Rod (Figure 11).
4. Now you can remove the Screen exposing the Shredder Hammers Assembly
(Figure 13).
5. Remove any debris wrapped around the Shredder Hammers Drive Shaft or
collected in the Hammers Assembly or Screen.
6. Reposition the Shredder Screen and reinstall the Top and Lower Screen
Retaining Rods, Snap Fastener, and Hair Spring Clip.
7. Reposition the Baffle Plate and reinsert the Baffle Pivot Rod, Adjusting Rod,
and the Hair Spring Clips.
8. Reconnect the Spark Plug wire, start the machine, and allow any remaining
material in the Shredding Chamber to discharge.
9. If the Shredding Chamber does not clear, repeat the above process.
Figure 11
Baffle Adjusting Rod
Clip
Baffle Pivot Rod
Clip
Screen Lower
Retaining Rod
Clip
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the Engine,
wait five (5) minutes to allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop
and cool. Disconnect the Spark Plug Wire, keeping it away from the Spark
Plug.
Screen
Hammers &
Rotor Assy
Figure 13
Screen Top
Retaining Rod
Snap Fastener
Snap Fastener Tab
Figure 12
Be certain the Shredding Chamber is clear before trying to process more
material into the Hopper, clogging could result in Belt or Clutch failure.