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DR CHIPPER
Operating & Assembly Instruction Manual
Model: 18.0 HP TLC18-CHP
This manual contains information concerning proper and improper
operating procedures, warnings, maintenance, troubleshooting,
assembly, and tips. Everyone who operates this machine should
read these instructions and be thoroughly familiar with them.
P/N 913-0268
12/31/03
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SECTION I - SAFETY This symbol points out important safety instructions, which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your chipper. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning. THIS MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF INFLICTING SERIOUS INJURY IF OPERATED IMPROPERLY -- READ ALL WARNINGS & C
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WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. MAKE CERTAIN THAT ALL SAFETY LABELS ON THIS EQUIPMENT ARE KEPT CLEAN AND IN GOOD CONDITION. IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT LABELS, ORDER BY PART NUMBER. 080-0967 080-0970 091-0055 3
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091-0057 091-0059 091-0062 091-0088 091-0093 4
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091-0256 091-0378 091-0379 091-0380 091-0381 5
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091-0384 913-0265 6
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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES TRAINING • Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before operation. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. • Never allow children to operate the unit. Never allow adults to operate
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OPERATION • Never place your hands, feet, or any part of your body in the chipper chute, discharge opening, or near or under any moving part while the engine is running. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. If it becomes necessary to push material into the chipper chute, use a small diameter stick, NOT YOUR HANDS. • Keep your face and body back from chipper chute to avoid accidental bounce back of any material. • The machine should only be operated on a level surface. Neve
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• Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and can result in kick-back from the chipper chute. • Do not allow any part of the engine, especially around the cooling fans and muffler, to become clogged with processed material, leaves, oil, grease or any other combustible material. • Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over carburetor air-intake is removed, except for adjustment. Removal of such parts
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• Only operate your chipper from the operator zone. • Know how to turn your unit off. • Never move your chipper or leave it unattended with the engine running. • Do not operate your chipper on concrete or blacktop. • Follow engine owner’s manual for engine maintenance and repair. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY • Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SECTION II - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGE CONTENTS SKID PARTS BOX BOLT BAG CHIPPER CHIPPER HOPPER 7 EA – 5/16-18 X ¾” CARRIAGE BOLTS DISCHARGE CHUTE SWIVEL TOP 8 EA – 5/16-18 NYLOCK NUT HITCH ARMS DEFLECTOR 4 EA – 5/16 USS FLATWASHER HITCH ASSEMBLY STAND ASSEMBLY 2 EA – ½-13 X 3” HHCS PARTS BOX WIRE HARNESS 4 EA – ½-13 X 1 ¼” HHCS SAFETY GLASSES 2 EA – ½-13 GRIPCO NUT 10 EA – CABLE TIES 1 EA – 3/16 HAIR COTTER PIN OWNER’S MANUAL 2 EA – HITCH ARM MOUNTING PLATES ENGINE M
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STEP III – ATTACHING THE HITCH ARMS AND TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY 1. Attach the hitch arms (item #39, pg. 29) to the trailer frame using the two hitch arm mounting plates (item #52, pg. 29) and four 1/2”-13 x 1-1/4” HHCS (item #38, pg. 29) from the bolt bag. Do not tighten hardware at this time. 2. Attach the trailer hitch assembly (item #45 & #46, pg. 30) to the hitch arms as shown in drawing with two 1/2”- 13 x 3” HHCS (item #47, pg. 30) and two 1/2”-13 gripco lock nuts (item #42, pg. 28)
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STEP V – ATTACHING THE SWIVEL TOP AND DEFLECTOR 1. Get three 5/16-18 X ¾” carriage bolts (item #2, pg. 29), two 5/16-18 nylock nuts (item #5, pg. 29), three 3/8” flat-washers(item #60, pg. 30), and the locking knob (item #12, pg 29) from the bolt bag. 2. Hold the Swivel Top (item #10, pg. 29) in place and insert two of the 5/16-18 x ¾” bolts through two 3/8” washers and then through both the top two slots of the top plate on the discharge chute (item #7, pg. 29), and the top two holes o
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STEP VI – ATTACHING THE WIRE HARNESS Identify the “road side” and “curb side” of your trailer per the picture below. The mounting brackets have an access hole in them so the wire harness can be attached to the light. On the wire harness the yellow/brown wire is for the road side light and the green/brown wire is for the curb side light. The white wire is a ground wire. 1. To attach the wire harness to the lights and frame proceed as follows. 2. Strip ½” off the ends of the yellow/brown
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SECTION III - OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, ALWAYS CHECK OIL LEVEL! Refer to the engine owner’s manual for further details regarding OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF the engine. NOTE: ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL! FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL. NOTE: IF YOU START THE ENGINE WITHOUT OIL, THE ENGINE WILL BE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANT
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CHECKING AND ADDING OIL • Check oil level before starting the engine. • Check level daily, or after every eight hours. • Keep oil level at FULL. • Do not overfill. Oil filling procedure: first add 1 quart. Start and run engine at idle for 30 seconds. Shut engine off and wait 30 seconds. Then add more oil slowly to bring level to Full mark on dipstick. Oil checking procedure: before starting engine, check oil level. • Place engine level. Clean around oil fill and dipstick. • Re
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STARTING AND STOPPING STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS • Store and fuel equipment in level position. • Use fresh fuel. • Use correct type of oil. • Remove external equipment/engine loads. • Periodically remove any debris buildup from the machine. • After engine has started, let it warm up several seconds to several minutes, depending on outside temperature. • For maximum performance and life, operate engine with choke in RUN and throttle in FAST. TO START ENGINE • Check oil level. •
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SECTION IV - CHIPPING THIS CHIPPER WAS DESIGNED FOR CHIPPING LIMBS OR BRANCHES. NEVER USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE AS IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. SAFETY FIRST • Always wear protective gloves and safety glasses during operation of the chipper. • Never allow your hands or any part of your body or clothing inside the chipper hopper or discharge area of the chipper. • Keep all protective guards and warning labels on the machine and in good working condition. • Always
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• USE COMMON SENSE WHEN USING YOUR CHIPPER. • LEARN TO RECOGNIZE THE CHANGE IN THE SOUND OF YOUR MACHINE WHEN IT IS OVERLOADED. • BECOME FAMILIAR WITH SUCCESSFUL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND AVOID THOSE THAT CAN OVERLOAD AND DAMAGE THE MACHINE. • IF THE MACHINE BECOMES JAMMED BY OVERLOADING OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, STOP THE MACHINE IMMEDIATELY. • IF YOU JAM THE MACHINE AND DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE, IT CAN: • BURN THE BELT • RUIN THE CLUTCH THIS DAMAGE CAN BE COSTLY AND IT MAY NOT BE
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TO FREE A JAMMED FLYWHEEL • Stop the engine. • Remove both spark plug wires and keep away from spark plugs. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal. • Remove any material left in the chipper hopper. • Remove discharge chute weldment. NOTE: Never pry against the scroll weldment when removing the discharge chute or at any other time. This will cause damage to the machine. • Check to see if discharge chute is clogged. If it is, clear with a long branch. • With a wooden stick, loosen a
