DR Power 8 FPT - Manual (Page 17)

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Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR CHIPPER/SHREDDER
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the
Engine Manufacturer's Owner's Manual for maintenance procedures. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede
those listed in the Engine Manufacturer's Owner's Manual.
Regular Maintenance Checklist
P ROCEDURE B EFORE
E ACH U SE
E VERY 8-10
H OURS
E VERY 40
H OURS
E VERY 100
H OURS
Check Engine Oil Level 
Check General Equipment Condition 
Check that the Shaft turns freely 
Clean Engine Exterior & Cooling Fins 
Inspect Knife for damage 
Check Knife and Wear Plate for Sharpness 
Check Knife and Wear Plate Attachment Screws 
Check Knife to Wear Plate Gap 
Check Rotor Hammers/Spacers for Wear 
Check Side Bearing Collar Set Screws 
Lubricate Side Bearings 
Check Belt Tension and Condition 1 st time 1h r 
Clean Air Filter 
Replace Air Filter 
Check Tire Pressure 
Change Engine Oil 1 st time 5 hrs 
Replace Drive Belt and Spark Plug 
Reverse Rotor Hammers 
Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil
Tools and Supplies Needed:

5/8" Wrench

Rags and approved Container (for waste oil)
 Small funnel

Engine Oil (see your Engine Manual for Oil specifications)
NOTE: Drain the oil when the Engine is warm; warm oil drains quickly and completely.
1. Level the Tow Beam, remove the Oil Fill/Dipstick, (Figure 1 on page 8) and using a 5/8" Wrench, remove the Oil Drain Cap
(Figure 8 on page 11) allowing the used oil to drain completely into a Waste Oil Container.
NOTE: An optional method is to use an Oil Extraction Pump.
2. Replace the Oil Drain Plug, and refill with new oil (see “Adding Oil and Gasoline” on page 11).
NOTE: If you are not reusing the oil, be sure to use environmentally safe disposal procedures in the disposing of the used oil.
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the Engine, wait five (5) minutes to allow all parts to cool.
Disconnect the Spark Plug Wire, keeping it away from the Spark Plug.