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DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions.
ii DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUS H MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions And congratulations on your purchase of a new DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER! We have done our utmost.
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions iii Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUS H MOWER ... 1 About This Manual ..................................................
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DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 1 Chapter 1: Intr oducing the DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BR USH MO WER Thank you for the purc hase of your new DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.
2 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions Conventions used in this manual Tip : This is a helpful hint to guide you in getting the most o ut of your mower. Tools Needed : This indicates you will need a sp ecial tool to perform a maintenance function on your machin e.
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 3 Chapter 2: Safety Considerations Taking the time to read and observe all safety instruc tions will ensure many years of productive use from your DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER and help you avoid inju ry.
4 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions Move the throttle to the CHOKE position to start th e engine (to the RUN or IDLE position if the engine is already warm).
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 5 Prot ecting Y our self ■ Always wear the protective go ggles while mowing to protect your eyes from possible thrown obj ects. ■ Wear shoes with non-slip tr eads when using your DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.
6 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions ■ ALWAYS OPERATE THE MOWER FRO M BEHIND. Ne ver pass or stand on the discharge (right) side or in front of machine when the engine is running.
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 7 A Note to Al l Users Under California law, and the laws of some other states, yo u are not permi tted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbo n fue ls without an engine spark arre ster.
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DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 9 Chapter 3: Setting Up Y our DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BR USH MO WER This chapter outlines a few simp le steps you will need to follow to set up your new machine before you use it.
10 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MO WER Contr ols and F eatures Note : Kawas aki Model shown. The model shown in Figure 1 may look slightly different from your machine.
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 11 Unpac king the Mow er NOTE: Unpacking the DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER is a two-person job. We recommend you ha ve an extra set of hands available before you begin.
12 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions T o Install the Br ush Dec k 1. Remove the black belt guard by unscrewi ng the black knob, lifting the cover and pulling up and back to remove it. The belt is shipped wrapped around the pulley.
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 13 Figure 6 Connecting the Ba tter y W ir e (Electric-Star ting Models Onl y) We ship all electric-sta rting mowers with the negative terminal batt ery wire disconnected.
14 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions Adding Oil and Gasoline Tip : To avoid confusion, we recommend leaving th e caps on the fuel and oil fills until y ou are ready to pour either gasoline or oil into the correct fill.
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 15 Chapter 4: Oper ating Y our DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BR USH MO WER This chapter covers the procedures for starting and st opping your new DR ALL- TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER and discusses basic operat ion features.
16 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions Enga ging the W heel Drive The DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER has a four-speed forward transmission and single-speed reverse. Forward speeds range from 1.
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 17 Stopping the Engine 1. Di sen ga ge t he bl ad e by pulling the blade control lever ( see mo we r pic tu re , Figure 1 , on p ag e 10 ) back to the DISENGAGED position.
18 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions Slopes 1. We do not recommend using the DR ALL- TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER continuously on slopes greater than 25 degrees . Doing so could deprive the engine of oil and cause it to overheat.
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 19 Cutting Br ush & Sa plings 1. When cutting woody material, small saplings, etc., a llow the machine to ride up and over material slowly. Adjust y our forward speed to varying conditions (Figure 9) .
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DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 21 Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BR USH MO WER Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performa nce and long life of you r machine.
22 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions Ba tter y Car e (F or Electric-Star t ing Models Onl y) Proper care can exte nd the life of a batte ry. Follow these recommendations to ensure your battery’s best performa nce and long life: ■ Do not allow the battery charge to get too low.
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 23 Lubrica tion Your DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MO WER is gr eased at the F actory.
24 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions Gr ease Fittings 1. There are two grease fittings below the black belt guard that need maintenance (Figure 10) : ■ The belt idler arm should have 1-2 pumps of grea se every 25 operating hours.
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 25 R emo ving and R eplacing the Belts To Replace the Blade Belt 1. Remove the black belt guard by unscrewing th e black knob, lifting the cover, and pulling up and ba ck to remov e it.
26 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions To Replace th e Drive Belt Tools Needed : ■ 7/16" socket ■ 1/2" wrench ■ 9/16" wrenc h ■ Gloves 1. Drain the gas and oil. 2. Remove the blade belt fol lo wing the instructions as outl ined in the previous page.
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 27 5. Remove the nuts on the clutch br acket and the clut ch drive spri ng (Figure 16) . 6. Remove the spring (Figure 17) . 7. Lift and swing the clu tch bracket ou t of the way (Figure 17) .
28 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions R emo ving and Re placing the Blade Tools Needed : ■ 15/16" wrench or socket ■ Air wrench if availa ble ■ Wear gloves ■ 2 x 4 to brace the blade 1.
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 29 Adjusting the W heel Clutc h Note: When proper ly adjust ed, tension on th e wh eel clutch lever should increase when the lever is about para llel to (almost touching ) the handlebar grip.
30 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions R emo ving and R eplacing the Driv e Chain Tools Needed: ■ 1/2" wrench or socket (chain cover) ■ Flat-head screwdriver ■ Pliers 1. Remove the chain cover (Figure 21) .
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 31 Adjusting the Blade Enga gement Cable Note: If the blade won't cut, or seems to s lip in heavy material, check the blade engagement cable.
32 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions R emo ving the W heels Tool Needed: ■ 3/4" socket with extension 1. Block the machine so the wheel to be removed is off the ground. 2. Remove the three nuts and slide the wheel off.
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 33 T ransmission The transmission is maintenance-free and do es not need additional lubrication. R emo ving or Changing the Deck 1. Remove the black belt guard by unscrewing the black knob, lifting the cover and pulling up and back to remove it.
34 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions End of Season & Stor age Note : Please refer to the engine manufacture r's owner's manual for engine-specific procedures. ■ Change the oil (and oil filter, if applic able).
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 35 Chapter 6: T r oubleshooting and War r anty Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the trouble shoot ing table for common problems and their solutions. If you conti nue to exper ience prob lems call Countr y Home Products, Inc.
36 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE The engine won’t start using electric-start. (Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for engine- specific procedures.
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 37 S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE The engine lacks power or is not running smoothly. (Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for engine- specific procedures.
38 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE The cut material is not being properly discharged out of the right side of the machine.
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOW ER Safety & Operating Instructions 39 Notes.
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COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, Inc. MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMO NT 05491 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) • www.dr-owner.com ©2002 CHP, Inc. 151751 1-Year Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions The D.
COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, Inc. MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMO NT 05491 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) • www.dr-owner.com ©2002 CHP, Inc. 151751 Daily Checklist for the DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER To help maintain your DR ® for optimum performance, we recommend you follow this checklist each time you use your machine.
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