DR 6.0 HP Pro Power Wagon User Manual
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DR
Model: PRO
POWERWAGON
Safety & Operating Instructions
Please read through these Safety & Operating Instructions and the separate Engine Manufacturer's
Owner's Manual to become familiar with the basic features of the DR
operating it.
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POWERWAGON™before
And congratulations on your purchase of a new DR
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POWERWAGON™!
We have done our utmost to ensure your DR
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POWERWAGON™will be one of the most troublefree and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever
owned. Please let us know of any questions or
problems you may have. We want to answer or
correct them as quickly as possible. (When you do
call or write, please have your serial number and/or
order number handy—it will speed things up!) We
also hope to hear from you on how much you like
your new helper.
And, please tell your friends about your new DR
POWERWAGON™!HavingDR®Owners spread the
word about our products and our way of doing
business is the best advertising we can have, and the
best way to help us provide even better service in the
years to come.
Thanks once again!
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Safety Information
We want you to enjoy years of productive use from your DR
POWERWAGON™. We don't want you to get injured, so please take a few
moments to read the following guidelines for safely operating your new
machine.
Dress Appropriately
• Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your DR®POWERWAGON™. If you have safety
shoes, we recommend you wear them. Do not use the machine while barefoot or wearing open
sandals.
• Avoid loose clothing or jewelry, which might get caught in the machine’s moving parts.
Preparation
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• Read these Safety & Operating Instructions as well as the engine manufacturer's owner's manual
before you use the DR
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POWERWAGON™. Become familiar with the controls, engine and
service recommendations to ensure the best performance from your machine.
• Check out the area you'll be operating in BEFORE using your DR
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POWERWAGON™. Know
what kind of terrain you will be moving over, and avoid areas with poor footing.
Operating the Machine Safely
• Built-in safety features are effective only when maintained and kept in place. DO NOT, under
any conditions, remove, cut, bend, weld or change standard parts on any equipment. A change
made on your own can make the equipment unsafe and may void your warranty.
• ALWAYS shut off the engine and remove the spark plug wire prior to making any adjustments to
the machine.
• The exhaust area on the engine becomes very hot. Allow the engine to cool before doing
maintenance or making adjustments.
• Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot.
• When operating over uneven terrain and slopes, use EXTREME CAUTION and make sure
you're on firm footing at all times.
• Operate the DR
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POWERWAGON™only during the daylight hours.
• Use extra caution when operating in wet, slippery conditions.
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• Always operate the DR
• While using the DR
POWERWAGON™from behind the handlebars, never from the side.
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POWERWAGON™, don't hurry or take things for granted. When in doubt
about the equipment or your surroundings, stop the machine and take the time to look things
over. Make sure you have 100% control of the machine at all times.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE DR
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POWERWAGON™. Be careful of top-heavy loads. The
higher the load, the more chance t he machine may tip over. Also, loads may shift during
operation, so secure your loads and even them out when possible to be safe.
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• When shi fting to reverse, be careful to avoid tipping as the swivel wheel changes direction.
• Do not rev the engine. Excessive speed or tampering with the governor can be dangerous.
Operate the engine at the slowest speed that is satisfactory to do the job.
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• While using the DR
POWERWAGON™, cultivate the habit of not hurrying or taking things for
granted. When in doubt about the equipment or surroundings, stop t he machine and take time to
look things over. Make sure you have 100% control of the machine at all times.
• Keep your hands away from the belt and pulleys when the engine is running.
• Be particularly careful of small children and pets. Never allow children to operate the DR
POWERWAGON™. Never carry children, adults or pets in the DR®POWERWAGON™.Use
caution when another person approaches.
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• Give complete and undivided attention to the job at hand, and be sure you know how to engage
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thebrakeandstoptheDR
POWERWAGON™at a moment's notice before you use your new
machine.
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation.
• Store all fuel in containers specificallydesigned for this purpose. Plastic containers are more
likely to prevent sediment and condensation problems.
• Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off. Don't handle gasoline if you or anyone
nearby is smoking, or if you're near a fire, sparks or anything that could cause the gasoline vapors
to ignite or explode.
• If gas is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine. Move the machine away from t he area of the
spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until the gas vapors have dissipated. Wipe up any
spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard, and properly dispose of the waste.
• Allow the engine to cool completely before storing in any enclosure. Never store the machine
near an open flame or sparks with gas in the tank.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or modify the engine speed.
Warning to all Californian and Other Users
Under California law, and the laws of some other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal
combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels without an engine spark arrester. All DR
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POWERWAGONS shipped to California and Washington State are provided with spark arresters.
Failure of the owner/operator to maintain this equipment in compliance with state regulations is a
misdemeanor under California law and may be in violation of other state and/or federal regulations.
Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information in your area.
Country Home Products, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue, change and improve its products at
any time without notice or obligation t o the purchaser.
contained in this manual were in effect at.
The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing.
Equipment described within this manual may be optional. Some illustrations may not be
applicable to your machine.
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Table of Contents
DRESS APPROPRIATELY............................................................................................................................................ 3
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REPARATION........................................................................................................................................................... 3
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PERATING THE MACHINE SAFELY .......................................................................................................................... 3
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ARNINGTO ALL CALIFORNIAN AND OTHER USERS................................................................................................ 4
SAFETY/OPERATION LABELS............................................................................................................................. 6
ASSEMBLY & SET UP ............................................................................................................................................. 7
CONTROLS & FEATURES...................................................................................................................................... 9
STARTING & OPERATING.................................................................................................................................. 10
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EFORE STARTING.................................................................................................................................................. 10
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PERATING............................................................................................................................................................. 10
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TOPPING................................................................................................................................................................ 11
OPERATING TIPS .................................................................................................................................................. 12
L
OADING.................................................................................................................................................................12
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LOPES &UNEVEN TERRAIN.................................................................................................................................. 12
D
UMPING................................................................................................................................................................ 13
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................. 14
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EGULAR MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST ................................................................................................................... 14
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F SO EQUIPPED. .................................................................................................................................................. 14
HE ENGINE ON YOUR DR®MAY NOT HAVE A PRECLEANER OR OIL FILTER. .................................................... 14
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ATTERY CARE ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
C
HANGINGTHE OIL ................................................................................................................................................ 16
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O REPLACE THE BELT ........................................................................................................................................... 16
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UBRICATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
RANSMISSION........................................................................................................................................................ 17
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T
O REMOVE THE FRONT WHEELS........................................................................................................................... 18
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O ADJUST THE PARKING BRAKE ........................................................................................................................... 18
B
RAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................................. 19
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O CHANGE THE BRAKE PADS................................................................................................................................19
T
O ADJUST THE THROTTLE CABLE ......................................................................................................................... 21
O ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVER................................................................................................................................. 22
T
T
O REMOVE OR REPLACE THE STAKE BODY OR THE MOLDED BODY ..................................................................... 23
T
O REMOVE THE CINDER BLOCKS .......................................................................................................................... 23
END OF SEASON .................................................................................................................................................... 24
BEGINNING OF SEASON...................................................................................................................................... 25
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................................... 26
WARRANTY…………………...………………………………………………………………… …………………28
DAILY CHECKLIST FOR THE DR
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POWERWAGON™................................................................................. 29
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Safety/Operation Labels
Before Starting Engine
• Always replace damaged or missing safety/operation labels immediately.
#109831 #136501
#153441 #153431
#153421 #137581
WARNING: Add Oil
#127811
#161531
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Assembly & Set Up
WARNING
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The DR®POWERWAGON™is shipped almost completely assembled. Please read the following
instructions to complete assembly.
Parts Bag Contents:
• (2) 5/16" x 1-1/2" bolts & lock nuts for the
handlebars
• (1) 1/4" x 1-1/4" bolt & lock nut for the shift
lever coupling
• (3) cable ties for the cable assembly
Attach the Handlebars
Tools Needed:
• (2) 1/2" open-end, box or socket wrenches
THIS MACHINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL!
TRACES OF OIL MAY BE IN THE RESERVOIR
FROM FACTORY TESTING, BUT YOU MUST
ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
FILL THE RESERVOIR SLOWLY, CHECKING
THE DIPSTICK FREQUENTLY TO AVOID
OVERFILLING.
1. Remove the handlebar bolts (5/16" x 1-
1/2" long) and nuts from the parts bag.
2. Lift the handlebars out of the bed,
turning them to the right (clockwise)
into operating position, and slide them
onto the handlebar pins on the frame
(Figure 1). Be careful not to pinch the
control cables. Locate the cables on the
inside of the handlebars: the ignition
and throttle cables on the left (Figure
2), and the brake cable on the right
3. Push the handlebars all the way down
and insert the handlebar bolts from the
inside out. Tighten the nuts (Figure 2).
Use the cable ties as needed to snug the
control cables against the handlebars.
4. Pull the recoil/starter rope out slowly
and insert the rope through the curled
retainer ring on the handlebar crossbar
(Figure 2).
Figure 1
Cable tie harness to handlebar
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Connect the Shift Lever Coupling
Tools Needed:
• (2) 7/16" open-end, box or socket wrenches
1. Position the shift lever so the indicator is
pointing to neutral on the control panel.
2. Insert the lower end of the shift rod into the
shift coupling. Line up the holes on the shift
rod and the shift coupling. Insert the bolt,
mount the nut and tighten (Figure 3).
3. Sometimes it may be necessary to pull
downward on the control panel to make the
holes line up in the shift rod and coupler. This
provides spring tension to eliminate rattles
during operation.
Fill the Oil and Fuel Reservoirs
Note: You must remove the tool tray to access
the oil and fuel reservoirs.
1. Fill oil to the “full” level indicated on the
dipstick with SAE 30 HD (High Detergent) oil.
Check the dipstick while adding oil to avoid
overfilling.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, unleaded gasoline.
Leave at least 1/4" from the fuel level to the
top to allow for fuel expansion.
See your engine manufacturer's owner's manual for detailed fuel and oil information.
Figure 3
Connect the Battery Wires
Electric-starting model only.
Connect the red wires to each other (Figure
4). The black wires are connected at the
factory.
Check the Tire Pressure
The recommended tire pressures are listed
below.
• Turf Tread Tires 14-28 lbs.
• All-Terrain Tires 10-14 lbs.
• Swivel Tire 30-50 lbs.
• Sulky Tires 22-30 lbs.
Note: Theheaviertheload,thehigherthe
tire pressure should be. Do not go above the maximum recommended load or pressure.
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Controls & Features
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