DR 42 Grader Snow Blade User Manual

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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

GRADER/SNOW BLADE INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING THIS
INSTALLATION.

The Grader/Snow Blade is designed to distribute loose soil or gravel and to clear snow from hard surfaces.

The diagram and Parts List below show all the items that should be included with your attachment. Please
take a moment to review the contents of your package before starting your installation to insure that all parts
have been included.

Ref # Part # Description
1 160001 Swivel Attachment
2 160011 Blade
3 160021 Wear Edge
4 157491 Skid
5 157451 Washer, Flat, 5/8" USS
6 157471 Bolt, 1/4" -20 x 1", Carriage
7 157441 Bolt, HCS, 5/8" – 11 x 2-1/4"

Ref # Part # Description
8 150721 Bushing, 1.38" ID x 1.63" OD
9 157481 Pin, Bent Arm, 1/2" x 3"
10 110731 Nut, Nylon Lock, 1/4" -20
11 157461 Pin, Detent Ring, 1/4" x 3/4"
12 101311 Nut. Nylon Lock, 5/8 - 11
13 160031 Pin, Hitch Clip, 1/2"to 9/16"

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GRADER/ SNOW BLADE ATTACHMENT

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Installation

Please refer to the drawing on other side.

1. Remove the brush mowing deck and blade drive belt. The blade drive belt should also be

completely removed from the engine pulley before installing the Grader/Snow Blade. Follow the
directions in your DR®FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

2. Mount the swivel attachment (#1) to the Grader/Snow Blade (#2) using the bolt (#7), washer

(#5) and nut (#12) provided.

3. Mount the Grader/Snow Blade to the shaft on the power unit. Attach the original collar and pin

that came with your mower to secure it.

4. Adjust the two skids (#4) so the blade does not touch the ground. There should always be

clearance between the blade and the ground.

5. Adjust the angle of the blade (left, straight, or right) by moving the pin (#9) to the desired hole.

Safety & Operating Instructions

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Operation

• The Grader/Snow Blade is designed to distribute loose gravel or dirt in small quantities and for

use in snow . Use with rocky or hard packed material could result in personal injury and/or
damage to the machine, and will void your DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER warranty.

• We recommend you use DR

in snow. For more information on DR® Tire Chains, visit our website (www.DRpower.com) or
call the Toll-Free number listed below.

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Tire Chains (#156521) when using the Grader/Snow Blade for use

• When plowing snow, adjust the skids so there is no ground contact with the blade. When grading,

adjust the height of the skids to provide an even distribution of material.

• Use 1

• If material is wet or heavy, push with 1/2 the width of the blade on each pass. Adjust the amount

st

or 2nd gear only when using the Grader/Snow Blade.

of material you try to move to the current conditions.

If you have any questions, please call one of our Technical Support Representatives at:

1-800-DR-OWNER(376-9637)

MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM

SATURDAY 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

CLOSED SUNDAY

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POWER EQUIPMENT 127 Meigs Road , Vergennes, VT 05491

A division of Country Home Products®

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GRADER/SNOW BLADE ATTACHMENT

©2005 CHP, INC. 157831A