DK2 POWER 3 Inch Chipper Shredder OPC503 User Guide

June 6, 2024
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MODEL: OPC503
3 INCH CHIPPER SHREDDER

DK2 POWER USA

4301 S Valley View Blvd STE 10-11
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Support@DK2POWER.com
702-331-5353 8-4 M-F

BRUSH TO 3 INCHES
TOWABLE
KOHLER ENGINE

CHIPPER SHREDDER TOP LOADING

DK2 POWER 3 Inch Chipper Shredder OPC503

OFF-ROAD TOWING ONLY
REV 0 12/31/18

STEP 1:

Open and unpack all items. Leave lots of working space. Inspect all parts.
The Chipper is shipped in a crate. Leave the sides folded down and use it as your workspace.

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shipped

NOTE : UPON INSPECTION OF PARTS IF YOU FIND ANY DAMAGE OR MISSING PARTS PLEASE CALL DK2 POWER AT 702-331-3535 OR CONTACT US VIA OUR WEBSITE WWW.DK2POWER.COM WE WILL REPLACE ANY DAMAGED or MISSING PARTS TO YOU FREE

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE

STEP 2:

  1. Remove all hardware from chute mounting holes, take care to NOT drop hardware down into the chute opening.
  2. Install the chute and the mounting hardware.

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STEP 3:

  1. Mount the FEED CHUTE onto the Chipper using supplied bolts and hardware.
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STEP

  1. INSTALL THE HANDLE USING 4 BOLTS PREINSTALLED ON THE CHUTE FOR THE HANDLE TO BE ASSEMBLED.
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STEP 5:

  1. INSTALL TOW BAR, SECURE HITCH PIN SPRING LATCH.
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HITCH

STEP 6:

READ THE ENGINE MANUAL SUPPLIED WITH YOUR UNIT FOR FULL ENGINE OPERATION, SAFETY, AND MAINTENANCE.

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1 ON/OFF KEY LOCK
2 GAS – USE MID-GRADE OR HIGHER
3 CHOKE – LEFT IS ON / RIGHT IS OFF (RUN POSITION)
4 GAS ON/OFF SWITCH – LEFT IS OFF / RIGHT IS ON
5 THROTTLE – RABBIT FAST / TURTLE SLOW
6 PULL STARTER – PULL TIGHT- THEN PULL START
7 OIL – FILL TO MARK 10W30, WILL NOT START IF OIL IS LOW, HAS LOW OIL SHUTOFF

PROTECTION. 2 YELLOW CAPS ARE OIL FILL CAPS. USE EITHER ONE TO FILL OIL.

Your Chipper is equipped with dual REVERSABLE cutting blades.

  1. Turn the engine key off, remove the key and unplug the spark plug on the engine.
  2. Remove the rear cover on the chipper housing
  3. Before removing the bolts that mount the blades, place paper towels in the area opening under the blade and the drum housing. This will help to catch bolts from dropping into the bottom of the drum housing.
  4. Remove the first bolt.
  5. Before removing the last bolt be sure to support the blade from sliding down into the drum.
  6. Remove the blade, reverse it to the new sharp edge and reinstall it. Use only DK2 POWER OEM blades.
  7. Use Loctite on the bolt threads when replacing bolts.
  8. Remove the feed chute to access additional blades.

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Part Number Description Part Number Description.
1 M10*70 bolt 34 gland
2 hitch trailer 35 5/16-24UNF*135 bolt
3 washer⌀10.5⌀222 36 main chipper room
4 spring washer⌀10 37 O-latch⌀8
5 M10locknut 38 tire
6 M8*45 bolt 39 axle
7 washer⌀8.4⌀201.6 40 M8*16 bolt
8 Rubber pad 41 M6locknut
9 support feet 42 spring washer⌀6
10 M8locknut 43 washer⌀6.4⌀121.6
11 spring washer⌀8 44 side chipper room
12 tow bar 45 side chipper room cover
13 latch⌀8 46 M6*12 bolt
14 engine plate 47 M8*20 bolt
15 M8*60 bolt 48 M8*25 bolt
16 Rubber pad⌀10 49 rubber pad
17 M8*85 bolt 50 swtich key wire
18 U-protection plate 51 top feed hopper
19 engine wire 52 swtich stop cover
20 engine 53 M6*16 bolt
21 protection pipe 54 switch key
22 main chipper room cover 55 handle
23 5/16-24UNF*85 bolt 56 plate for protection sheet
24 M8*25bolt 57 protection sheet
25 blade 58 M6*20 bolt
26 key 59 outlet hopper adjusting plate
27 blade roller 60 knob
28 M8*20 bolt 61 outlet hopper
29 washer⌀30⌀134 62 M6*35 bolt
30 straight hammer 63 side plate for protection sheet
31 L-hammer 64 side protection sheet
32 Straight sleeve 65 side feed hopper
33 M8*50bolt

OPERATION – BEFORE TURNING THE KEY AND PULL STARTING ENGINE

CLEAR AREA OF ALL PEOPLE AND PROPERTY THAT COULD BE DAMAGED. THINK SAFETY. CHIPS ARE FLYING PROJECTILES AND CAN CAUSE INJURY. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, HEARING PROTECTION, AND GLOVES DO NOT WEAR LOOSE-FITTING CLOTHES THAT COULD GET STUCK IN THE MACHINE MOVING PARTS, ONLY CHIP WOOD, CHILDREN SHOULD NOT RUN THIS EQUIPMENT, STAY ALERT OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND PERSONS THAT COULD APPEAR IN THE CHIP PATH WHILE YOU ARE WORKING.

UNIT IS DIRECT DRIVE. NO CLUTCH TO SLIP OR BURN UP.
Before starting make sure all chutes are clear of branches as the cutting wheel will turn as you pull the recoil starter. The cutter wheel must be free to turn when starting.

PERFORMANCE OPERATION
Feed larger trees up to 3 inches in diameter slowly into the tubular feed chute allowing the cutter wheel to regain speed. Shoving a tree into the cutter wheel will stall the machine and damage the cutters or drive shaft.

Feed twigs, leaves, and branches up to 1-inch dia into the top hopper.
Wear gloves, as the cutter will grab the branches and pull them into the machine and from your hands. NEVER PLACE HANDS INTO THE TOP FEEDER.
To clear the top feeder turn the key off, remove it, unplug the spark plug. Be safe, the cutter on this machine are high speed and very sharp.

SET BOTH OF YOUR WHEEL BRAKE PINS to STABILIZE MACHINE DURING OPERATION.
READ AND OBEY ALL WARNING LABELS ON THIS MACHINE.

QUICKSTART AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

QUICK START SETUP

  • ADD 10W30 OIL TO THE ENGINE
  • ADD GAS
  • PIN BOTH WHEELS INTO PIVOT BRAKE HOLES.
  • TURN KEY ON
  • HALF THROTTLE (CHOKE OPTIONAL FOR COLD STARTS)
  • PULL START THE ENGINE

TREE CHIPPING

  • ENGINE ON HIGHEST SPEED
  • FEED SMALLER TREES INTO CHUTE AND LET GO, TREE WILL AUTO-FEED.
  • FEED LARGER TREES SLOWLY ALLOW CUTTER WHEEL TO REGAIN RPM SPEED

BETWEEN CUTS.

  • FEED LEAVES, TWIGS, AND UP TO 1 INCH DIA TREES INTO THE TOP HOPPER.

TROUBLESHOOTING

  • THE ENGINE WON’T START
  • TURN KEY ON – CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL – CHECK GAS LEVEL
  • UNPLUG KEY SWITCH – IF THE ENGINE STARTS REPLACE THE KEY SWITCH.
  • FOLLOW YOUR ENGINE MANUAL FOR FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING.
  • UNIT VIBRATES
  • CHECK YOUR CHIPPER FOR MISSING OR LOOSE BLADES.
  • CHECK YOUR CHIPPER WHEEL IS NOT OBSTRUCTED AND FREELY TURNS.

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PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE
YOU HAVE A 1 YEAR WARRANTY AND DK2 WILL REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PART FOR FREE
CALL US AT 702-331-5353 FOR FAST WARRANTY PARTS AND QUESTIONS

WHAT IS COVERED
DK2 Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of any DK2 product that it will be free and clear of manufacturing defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase.
If within one (1) year from the original date of purchase this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Detail K2 will repair, replace, or supply any defective part at our option for DK2 trailer products. DK2 POWER outdoor power equipment is 1-year parts only warranty no labor.
Upon expiry of one (1) year, Detail K2 will have no further liability related to the product. Detail K2 does not authorize any party, including its authorized distributors or dealers, to offer any other warranty on behalf of Detail K2 Inc.

KOHLER ENGINES – KOHLER CH-SERIES ENGINES COMMERCIAL 3 YR PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY
KOHLER ENGINES – KOHLER SH SERIES ENGINES RESIDENTIAL 2 YR PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY see your Kohler manual for a specific warranty.
DIESEL TRACTORS – Chassis component parts only, no labor, ENGINES – 1 YR KOHLER WARRANTY
3PT EQUIPMENT – 1-YEAR parts only, Gearbox drive unit 3-year warranty parts only.
DK2 POWER OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT – 1-Year parts only, no labor. 3-year commercial Kohler warranty.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR APPLY TO:
Damage to the product due to misuse, mishandling, and abuse
(b) Improper installation, maintenance, and storage
(c) Expendable parts such as nuts and bolts, pins and springs, wiring and switch components, hydraulic hoses and fittings, cutting teeth, cutting chains, cutting blades, throttles, belts, and tires.
(d) Normal wear and tear
(e) Consequential damage & incidental damages such as damage to persons or property

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING AN RETURN AUTHORIZATION
Within the one (1) year warranty period, the purchaser of the product must notify DK2 of the claimed defect and provide proof of original purchase. At this time the validity of the claim will be determined, and if approved replacement parts will be issued.
A Return Goods Authorization Number (RGA) will be issued if approved for DK2 Automotive products. No returned product will be accepted under warranty unless accompanied by an RGA# issued by Detail K2 Inc.

RESOLUTION FOR A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT
DK2 POWER – Tractors, Chippers, Stump Grinders, Log Splitters, 3pt, and Outdoor Power Equipment.
Call DK2 at 702-331-5353 in Las Vegas between 8 am-4 pm M-F Pacific Time.
DK2 Snow, Trailer, Rack, and Winch Products.
Call DK2 at 888-277-6960 in Burlington Canada between 8 am-4 pm M-F Eastern Time.

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