DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Betriebsanleitung

DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOWER. Se

6 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER • YOUR DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER IS A POWERFUL TOOL, NOT A PLAYTHING. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES. THE

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 7 Slope Operation SLOPES ARE A MAJOR FACTOR RELATED TO SLIP AND FALL AC

8 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines GASOLINE IS A HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID. GASOLINE ALSO GIVES OFF FLAMMABLE V

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 9 THE MOWER MUST BE OPERATED SAFELY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF MINO

10 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP YOUR DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER This chapter outlines a few simple steps you will need to follow

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 11 1. Ignition Switch - Located on the Control Panel. The Ignition Switc

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CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 13 Unpacking the Mower Tools & Supplies Needed: • Eye Protection • S

14 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER IF YOU REMOVE THE COTTER PINS, REPLACE THEM WITH NEW ONES 1/4" IN DIAMETER AND 1-1/2" LONG. REPEATED ST

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 15 Installing the Lawn Deck BEFORE INSTALLING THE LAWN DECK, BE SURE TO

ii DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Congratulations on your purchase of a new DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER! We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR

16 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Connecting the Battery Wire We ship all Electric-Starting Mowers with the negative terminal Battery wire disconnec

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 17 Adding Oil and Gasoline • YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGIN

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CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 19 CHAPTER 4 OPERATING YOUR DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER This chapter covers th

20 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Checking the Wheel Clutch engagement: 1. Start your machine in the normal manner. 2. With the Operator Presence

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 21 Figure 9 Figure 10 Engaging the Blades 1. Squeeze the Operator Presenc

22 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Figure 11 Adjusting the Cutting Height ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE BLADES OF THE DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER BEFORE ADJUSTIN

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 23 Obstacle Tips Dealing with obstacles in the terrain is easy with your

24 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Turns Use a lower, slower speed when turning. This will give you better control and a cleaner cut. Reverse • Be

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 25 CHAPTER 5 MAINTAINING THE DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER This chapter covers r

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER iii Table of Contents CHAPTER 1...

26 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Battery Care Proper care can extend the life of a Battery. Follow these recommendations to ensure the Battery’s b

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 27 Disposing of the Battery Responsibly The Battery is a sealed lead-acid B

28 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Lubrication Your DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER was greased at the Factory. The operator needs to periodically lubricate

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 29 Lubricate the Drive Chain with SAE 30 oil every 25 operating hours—more

30 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Figure 18 Figure 17 Removing and Replacing the Belts BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION,

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 31 To Replace the Drive Belt BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDUR

32 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Removing and Replacing the Blades Replace the Blades when worn or damaged, but do not use them for over five (5)

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 33 Leveling the Lawn Mower Deck The DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER DECK settings ma

34 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER 2. Using a 1/2" Wrench, adjust the Deck from front to rear as needed by moving the Top and/or the Bottom Bol

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 35 Adjusting the Wheel Clutch Cable BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE P

iv DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Removing and Replacing the Blades... 32

36 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Removing and Replacing the Drive Chain BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENG

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 37 Removing the Wheels BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR

38 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Transmission The Transmission is maintenance-free. End of Season and Storage BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANC

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 39 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the T

40 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE AND WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW AL

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 41 BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE EN

42 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE AND WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW AL

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44 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER CHAPTER 7 PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY Parts List - Handlebar Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed a

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 45 Schematic - Handlebar Assembly080303

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER This manual will help yo

46 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Parts List - Frame and Drive Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products, Inc.

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 47 Schematic - Frame and Drive Assembly 080402

48 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Parts List - Differential and Wheel Drive Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home P

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 49 Schematic - Differential and Wheel Drive Assembly080402

50 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Parts List - Deck Frame Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products, Inc. Re

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 51 Schematic - Deck Frame Assembly 080303

52 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Parts List - Height Adjuster Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products, Inc.

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 53 Schematic - Height Adjuster Assembly 080303

54 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Parts List - Deck Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products, Inc. Ref# Part#

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 55 Schematic - Deck Assembly 080402

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CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 57 Notes:

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DR® Power Equipment, A division of Country Home Products® 75 MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMONT 05491 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) • www.DRPowe

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 3 CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES • READ THIS SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL

4 DR® WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER To avoid injury, keep your hands and feet away from the spinning Blades. (#136491)

CONTACT US AT www.DRPower.com or CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 5 Protecting Yourself and Those Around You THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED MAC