DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions iii
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER...1
About This Manual ......................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2: Safety Considerations..........................................................................3
Preparing to Use the DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER...................................... 3
Safety Information Labels............................................................................................................... 3
Protecting Yourself......................................................................................................................... 5
Operating the Machine Safely........................................................................................................ 5
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines....................................................................................... 6
A Note to All Users......................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER ..9
DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Controls and Features...................................10
Unpacking the Mower....................................................................................................................11
To Install the Brush Deck ..............................................................................................................12
Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only)........................................................13
Adding Oil and Gasoline................................................................................................................14
Check the Tire Pressure................................................................................................................14
Chapter 4: Operating Your DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER .15
Before Starting the Engine............................................................................................................15
Electric-Starting.............................................................................................................................15
Manual-Starting.............................................................................................................................15
Engaging the Wheel Drive.............................................................................................................16
Engaging the Blade.......................................................................................................................16
Stopping the Blade........................................................................................................................16
Stopping the Engine......................................................................................................................17
Obstacle Tips ................................................................................................................................17
Slopes ...........................................................................................................................................18
If the machine gets hung up..........................................................................................................18
Cutting Brush & Saplings...............................................................................................................19
Reverse.........................................................................................................................................19
Cutting in Wet & Heavy Growth.....................................................................................................19
Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER .21
Regular Maintenance Check List...................................................................................................21
Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models Only) ..........................................................................22
Charging the Battery .....................................................................................................................22
Lubrication.....................................................................................................................................23
Grease Fittings..............................................................................................................................24
Removing and Replacing the Belts ...............................................................................................25
Removing and Replacing the Blade ..............................................................................................28
Adjusting the Wheel Clutch ...........................................................................................................29
Removing and Replacing the Drive Chain.....................................................................................30
Adjusting the Blade Engagement Cable........................................................................................31
Removing the Wheels ...................................................................................................................32
Adjusting the Parking Brake..........................................................................................................32
Transmission.................................................................................................................................33
Removing or Changing the Deck...................................................................................................33
End of Season & Storage..............................................................................................................34
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty .........................................................35
Troubleshooting Table...................................................................................................................35