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DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions Please read instructions before operating machine.
ii DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions And congratulations on your purchase of a new DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER! We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR ® SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER will be one of the most trouble-fr ee and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned.
DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions iii Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER .............. 1 Conventions used in this manual ......................................
1 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions Chapter 1: Intr oducing the DR SCOUT FIELD and BR USH MOWER Thank you for the purc hase of your new DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. This manual will help you set up an d safely operate your new DR SCO UT FIE LD and BRUSH MOWER.
DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 2 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 SCOUT FIELD a nd BRUSH MOWER and help you avoid injury.
3 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions This label reminds you about the importance of reading and understanding the Safety & Op erating Instructions manual and of paying attention to the safety warnings. (#16265) To avoid injury, keep your hands and feet away from the spinning blade.
DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 4 Prot ecting Y our self Always wear protective goggle s while mowing to protect your eyes from possible thrown obj ects. Wear shoes with non-slip tr eads when using your DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.
5 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions ALWAYS OPERATE THE MOWE R FROM BEHIND. Never pa ss or stand beside or in front of machine when the engine is running. Do not, under any conditions, re move, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.
DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 6 A Note to Al l User s 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 arrester.
7 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions Chapter 3: Setting Up Y our DR SCOUT FIELD and BR USH MOWER This chapter outlines a few simp le steps you will need to follow to set up your new machine before you use it.
DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 8 Unpac king the Mow er Tools & Supplies Needed: Screwdriver Knife Gloves Eye protecti on Metal shears 1. Stand to one side and cut the banding. 2. Remove the top of the carton.
9 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions Adding Oil and Gasoline Engine Oil Capacity Briggs & Stratton Intek 20 oz. (0.60 L) 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 SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 10 Starter Handle Chapter 4: Oper a ting Y our DR SCOUT FIELD and BR USH MOWER This chapter covers the procedures for starting and st opping your new DR SCOUT FIEL D and BRUSH MOWER and dis c usses basic operation features.
11 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions Enga ging the W heel Driv e The DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER has a three-speed forward transmission and single-speed reverse. Forward speeds range from 1.1 mph in first gear to 2.
DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 12 Stopping the Engine 1. St op t he b la d e by releasing the blade clutch lever. ( Figure 5 ) 2. Move the throttle contro l to the IDLE position. 3. Turn the key to the OFF positi on and r emove it for saf ety.
13 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions Slopes 1. We do not recommend using the DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MO WER continuously on slopes greater than 20 degrees. Doing so coul d deprive the engine of oil and cause it to overheat.
DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions 14 Cutting Br ush & Saplings 1. When cutting woody ma terial, small saplin gs, etc., allow the machine to ride up and over material slowly. Adjust your forward speed to varying cond itions.
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DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 16 Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR SCOUT FIELD and BR USH MOWER Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performa nce and long life of you r machine.
17 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions Lubrica tion Your DR SCOUT FI ELD and BRUSH MOWER was lubricated at the Factory. The spindle, differentia l and transmission ar e lubricated for life and sealed at the factory.
DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 18 R emo ving the Engine Oil Tools & Supplies Rec ommended: ■ Manual 1.
19 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions R emo ving and Replacing the Blade Belt Tools & Supplies Nee ded: 9/16" wrenc h or so cket (spring nut) 1/2" wrench or so cket (guide bolt) Gloves 1.
DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 20 Figure 14 R emo ving and Replacing the Driv e Belt Tools Needed : 7/16" wrench or socket 1/2" wrench or socket Gloves 1. Drain the gas by running the engine until the gas tank is empty or by the use of a siphon.
21 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions R emo ving and Replacing the Blade Tools Needed : 15/16" wrench or socket Air wrench if available Wear gloves 1 x 4 x 6 to brace the blade 1. Block the blade with a piece of wood between the blade and the skid on the side of the deck.
DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions 22 Adjusting the W heel Clutc h Note: When properly adjusted, tension on the wheel clutch lever should increase when the lever is about para llel to (alm ost touching) the handlebar grip.
23 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions R emo ving and Replacing the Driv e Chain Tools Needed: 1/2" wrench or socket (chain cover) 9/16" wrench or socket (shift lever) Flat-head screwdriver Pliers 1.
DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 24 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.
25 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 2 2 Figure 23 Figure 24 R eplacing the Blade Clutch Springs Tools Needed: 1/2" open-end wrench 9/16" open-end wrench Gloves Remove the belt guard by unscrewing the knob, pull the guard forward and lift to remove it.
DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 26 4. Remove the clutch cam reta ining nut from the clutch ca m pivot bolt and lift the cam off the pivot bolt. ( Fi gure 24 ) 5. Remove the clutch spring retaining nut from beneath th e clutch cam and remove the clutch spring from the cam.
27 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions End of Season & Stora ge Note : Please refer to the engine manufacture r's owner's manual for engine-specific procedures.
DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 28 Chapter 6: T roubleshooting and War ranty Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the troubleshoot ing table for common problems and their solutions. If you conti nue to exp erience pr ob lems, call Countr y Home Products, Inc.
29 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions Symptom Possible Cause The engine lacks power or is not running smoothly. (Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for engine- specific procedures.) ⇒ Check the throttle travel and adjustment.
DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 30 Symptom Possible Cause Blade vibrates when engaged. ⇒ The blade may not be seat ed properly on the hub. Loosen the blade nut, reset the blade and tighten the nut. ⇒ The spindle bearings may be bad.
31 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions Notes.
COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, Inc. MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMO NT 05491 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) • www.dr-owner.com ©2003 CHP, Inc. 178901 D R ® POWER EQUIPMENT DR SCOUT FIELD and .
COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, Inc. MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMO NT 05491 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) • www.dr-owner.com ©2004 CHP, Inc. 178901 Daily Checklist for the DR ® SCOUT 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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