DK2 Power OPC566E Installation guide

OPC566E
TIPS, TRICKS & FREQUENT QUESTIONS.

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CLICK ON A FREQUENT QUESTION BELOW
THE BASICS
PARTS & SCHEMATICS
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
HOW DO I START THE
OPC566E?
OPC566E PARTS LIST
HOW DO I STOP THE
OPC566E?
OPC566E SCHEMATIC
WHERE IS THE
OPERATOR’S SAFE SPOT?
HOW DO I MAINTAIN MY
OPC566E?
HOW DO I FIX DRUM
BLOCKAGE?
MY ENGINE WON’T
START.
CHIPPING POWER SEEMS
LACKING.
MY ENGINE LACKS
POWER / NOT SMOOTH.
MY ENGINE STARTED
SMOKING.

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THE BASICS
HOW DO I START THE OPC566E?
STARTING
1. Position your Wood Chipper on flat, dry ground.
2. Make sure the fuel shut-o valve is in the “ON” position.
3. Move the choke control lever to the “CHOKE” position (should only be
needed if the engine is cold).
4. Move the throttle control lever to the “FAST” position.
5. Recoil Start: Turn the Ignition Switch to the “ON” position. Grasp the
recoil starter handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance. Let the cord
retract a little bit then pull the cord rapidly to start the engine. One or two
pulls usually starts the engine.
6. Electric Start: Turn and hold the key in the start position until Engine starts
then let the Key return to run position.
7. Move the choke control lever (if used for cold engine) slowly back to the
“RUN” position when the engine is running well.
8. If the Wood Chipper has not been running (cold engine), warm up the
engine by running the engine at half throttle for 3 to 4 minutes, then advance
the engine throttle control to the maximum speed.

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THE BASICS
HOW DO I STOP THE OPC566E?
STOPPING
PRESS THE SAFETY SHUT OFF BAR
ON THE FEED CHUTE OR:
1. Move the throttle lever to “IDLE”.
2. Recoil Start: Slide the “GAS” lever to the LEFT to shut engine o.
3. Electric Start: Turn the key to the “OFF” position.

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OPERATOR ZONE
WHERE IS THE OPERATOR’S SAFE SPOT?
TOP VIEW
FOOT PLATE
ENGINE
OPERATOR
ZONE
OPERATOR
ZONE
INFEED
WOOD CHIPPING
NOTICE: WOOD DIAMETER SHOULD BE NO BIGGER THAN 6 INCHES
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS INTO THE CHUTE WHEN
LOADING. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE METHOD AND COULD RESULT IN
INJURY TO YOUR HANDS.
DO NOT REACH OR STEP IN FRONT OF CHIP CHUTE WHILE THE WOOD
CHIPPER IS RUNNING. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE METHOD WHICH COULD
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY, EVEN DEATH.

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MAINTENANCE
HOW DO I MAINTAIN MY CHIPPER?
PROCEDURE BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 3 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK GENERAL EQUIPMENT
CONDITION
CHECK WEDGE FOR SHARPNESS
CHECK BELTS
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CLEAN ENGINE EXTERIOR AND
COOLING
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
REPLACE AIR FILTER
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long
life of your machine. Please refer to the OPC566E Operations Manual for in-
depth maintenance procedures.
WARNING: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE MINUTES TO ALLOW
ALL PARTS TO COOL. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT
AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG. DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TERMINALS
ELECTRIC START ONLY.
ENGINE SERVICE: Please refer to the KOHLER® Command Pro Engine’s
service manual for engine maintenance.

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WHEN BLOCKED
1. Remove the drum shaft’s side shield.
2. Turn the drum counter-clockwise.
IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE
DRIVE BELTS FOR SEVERE JAMS.
This relieves the resistance on the direct drive system, making the drum
easier to turn and free up.
DRUM BLOCKAGE
HOW DO I UNBLOCK MY OPC566E?

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CHECKLIST
1. IS THE SAFETY BAR RESET? IS THE PALM BUTTON RESET?
2. Is the fuel shut-o valve on? SLIDE THE LEVER ALL THE WAY TO THE
RIGHT.
3. Are you using fresh, clean gas? If the gas is old, change it. Use a fuel
stabilizer if you keep gas longer than 30 days.
4. Is the spark plug clean? If the spark plug is dirty or cracked, change it.
If it’s oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the plug hole and pull the recoil cord
several times to blow out any oil in the cylinder, then wipe o the plug and
reinsert it.
PLEASE REFER TO THE KOHLER® COMMAND PRO ENGINE USER MANUAL
FOR ENGINE-SPECIFIC PROCEDURES.
TROUBLESHOOTING
MY OPC566E ENGINE WON’T START

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CHECKLIST
1. Check that the Throttle Lever is in the “RABBIT” position. TURN OFF
THE CHOKE.
2. Is the air filter clean? If it’s dirty, change it following the procedure in the
KOHLER® COMMAND PRO ENGINES owner’s manual.
3. Is the spark plug clean? If it’s fouled or cracked, change it. If it’s oily, leave
it out, hold a rag over the plug hole and pull your recoil cord several times to
blow out any oil in the cylinder, then wipe o the plug and reinsert it.
4. Are you using fresh, clean unleaded gas? If it’s old, change it. Use a fuel
stabilizer if you keep gas longer than 30 days.
5. Does your engine have the right amount of clean oil? If it’s dirty, change it
following the procedure in the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
6. Check the oil level and adjust as needed.
PLEASE REFER TO THE KOHLER® COMMAND PRO ENGINE USER MANUAL
FOR ENGINE-SPECIFIC PROCEDURES.
TROUBLESHOOTING
MY ENGINE LACKS POWER / NOT SMOOTH

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CHECKLIST
1. Check the oil level and adjust as needed.
2. Check the air filter and clean or replace if needed.
3. You may be using the wrong oil—too light for the temperature. Refer
to the KOHLER® COMMAND PRO ENGINES Owner’s Manual for detailed
information.
4. Clean the cooling fins if they’re dirty.
PLEASE REFER TO THE KOHLER® COMMAND PRO ENGINE USER MANUAL
FOR ENGINE-SPECIFIC PROCEDURES.
TROUBLESHOOTING
MY OPC566E ENGINE STARTED SMOKING

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CHECKLIST
1. The belts may be too loose and slipping. Adjust or replace belts as need.
2. The blades may be dull, reverse to the sharp edge or replace blades.
3. Check drum for blockage
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHIPPING POWER SEEMS LACKING

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PARTS CHECK
OPC566E PARTS LIST
REF. NO. DESCRIPTION REF. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Rubber fixer strip 34 Discharge (middle part)
2 Kill switch cover 35 Discharge (top part)
3 Return lever spring 36 Spacer Ø21*Ø25*95
4 Rubber plate 37 Fore-wheel fixture
5 Emergency stop bar 38 Wheel 4.10-4
6 Bar fixture (left) 39 Washer Ø16*Ø26*3
7 M10 lock nut 40 Screw M16*12
8 Infeed hopper 41 Dust cap
9 Bar fixture (right) 42 M24*1.5 slotted nut
10 Seal cover (left) 43
11 Infeed damping rubber 44 Wheel 16*8.0-7
12 Engine (recoil/electric start) 45 Flange
13 Engine fixture plate 46 Rear wheel axle
14 Main-frame 47 Bearing F207
15 Spacer Ø35*Ø45*10 48 Roller
16 Kill switch 49 Blade
17 Buckle 50 Frame-switch cover
18 Seal cover (right) 51 Anvil
19 Belt inner cover 52 Anvil fixture
20 Discharge damping rubber 53 Battery fixture
21 Arch plate 54 Battery box
22 Front wheel frame 55 Battery 12V20AH
23 Front wheel rotation frame 56 Bearing cover
24 M10 screw and nut 57 M10 nut
25 M10 lock nut 58 SpringØ20*Ø16*Ø2.0*135
26 Axle cover 59 Restore pole
27 Bearing 6204 60 Screw bolt
28 M24*1.5 slot nut 61 V-belt 17*1143
29 Tow bar 62 Engine pulley
30 Tow hitch 63 Roller pulley
31 Chain 64 Belt cover
32 Deflector 65
33 Discharge (bottom part) 66 Fore-wheel fixing frame

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PARTS CHECK
SCHEMATIC VIEW
Part VI: Troubleshooting and Parts List
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