DR Walk-behind 8 - 15 HP User Manual

DR® ALL-TERRAIN® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

Safety & Operating Instructions

Please read through these Operating Instructions and the Engine Manufacturer’s Owner's Manual to become familiar with the basic features of the DR before operating it.

ALL-TERRAIN® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

And congratulations on your purchase of a new DR

FIELD and BRUSH MOWER!

We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR

FIELD and BRUSH MOWER will be one of the most trouble-free 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

FIELD and BRUSH MOWER! Having DR® 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!

for all of us at... COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS

We Want You to be Totally Satisfied

The DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER is designed to provide year after year of trouble-free performance. To ensure that you are totally satisfied with this important purchase, we offer the following three-part Assurance of Satisfaction:

1. THE DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER is GUARANTEED FOR ONE FULL YEAR against defects in materials and workmanship in consumer use. If you believe that a part is defective, please write or call us immediately. We will do our best to remedy the problem, including repairing or replacing defective parts as quickly as possible. In rental and commercial use the machine is guaranteed for 90 days. The engine is guaranteed separately by the manufacturer:

Kawasaki Engine: Two years in consumer use, two years in commercial use. Tecumseh Engine: Two years in consumer use, one year in commercial use. Briggs & Stratton 10.5 HP Engines: Two years in consumer use, one year in commercial use. Briggs & Stratton 8.0 HP Engines: Two years in consumer use, 90 days in commercial use.

2. IF WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS of actual hands-on use you have questions or you are less than 100% satisfied with your DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER, please write or call us at 1800-DR-OWNER (376-9637). We'll do everything possible to answer your questions or make things right—even if it means that you return your DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER for a full refund of its purchase price, shipping costs included. (Refund on shipping is for standard method, and applies to the contiguous United States and Canada only.)

3. We operate, for our Owners, a 7-Day-a-Week Customer Service Department with well-trained and friendly folks whose sole job it is to ensure that you get any help you need...parts that need to be replaced...or questions answered courteously and as promptly as possible.

For future reference when dealing with your warranty, save the packing list from the outside of the DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER box and keep it in a safe place. Also, please fill out the information below.

Name Purchased Under: _____________________________________________

Order Number: __________________ Serial Number: ____________________

Date Purchased: _____/_____/_____

Table of Contents

SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................................. ...................................3

RESS APPROPRIATELY....................................................................................................................................................3

REPARATION...................................................................................................................................................................3

PERATING THE MACHINE SAFELY ..................................................................................................................................3

ARNING TO ALL CALIFORNIA AND OTHER USERS.........................................................................................................4

BEFORE STARTING........................................................................................................................................................5

HECK THE OIL AND ADD GAS.........................................................................................................................................5

HECK THE TIRE PRESSURE..............................................................................................................................................5

CONTROLS & FEATURES.............................................................................................................................................6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................7

EFORE STARTING THE ENGINE........................................................................................................................................7

TARTING THE ENGINE .....................................................................................................................................................7

NGAGING THE WHEEL DRIVE.........................................................................................................................................7

NGAGING THE BLADE .....................................................................................................................................................7

TOPPING THE BLADE.......................................................................................................................................................8

TOPPING THE ENGINE......................................................................................................................................................8

OCKING THE WHEEL DIFFERENTIAL...............................................................................................................................9

L S

LOPES .............................................................................................................................................................................9

F THE MACHINE GETS HUNG UP......................................................................................................................................10

UTTING BRUSH & SAPLINGS ........................................................................................................................................10

EVERSE.........................................................................................................................................................................10

UTTING IN WET & HEAVY GROWTH ............................................................................................................................10

ENGINE MAINTENANCE............................................SEE ENGINE MANUFACTURER'S OWNER'S MANUAL

GENERAL MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................................................................11

UBRICATION.................................................................................................................................................................11

ATTERY ........................................................................................................................................................................13

ELTS.............................................................................................................................................................................14

LADE ............................................................................................................................................................................17

B D

IFFERENTIAL ................................................................................................................................................................18

RIVE CHAIN..................................................................................................................................................................19

HEEL CLUTCH .............................................................................................................................................................20

LADE ENGAGEMENT CABLE .........................................................................................................................................21

RANSMISSION ...............................................................................................................................................................21

O REMOVE THE WHEELS ..............................................................................................................................................21

END OF SEASON & STORAGE....................................................................................................................................22

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................................23

PARTS LIST.....................................................................................................................................................................25

MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY...........................................................................................................................................27

WHEEL/AXLE ASSEMBLY..........................................................................................................................................28

HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................................29

BRUSH MOWER DECK ASSEMBLY..........................................................................................................................30

WIRING DIAGRAMS..................................................................................................................................................... 31

DAILY CHECK LIST FOR THE DR

FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER.............................................BACK COVER

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Safety Information

We want you to enjoy years of productive use from your DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. 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 safety glasses while mowing to protect your eyes from thrown objects.

· Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your DR

have safety shoes, we recommend that you wear them. Do not use the machine while barefoot or wearing open sandals.

· Wear long pants while mowing, and avoid loose clothing or jewelry, which might get caught in

brush or on the mower's moving parts.

· Use ear muffs or ear plugs to protect your valuable hearing.

· We recommend wearing gloves while mowing.

Preparation

· Read these Safety & Operating Instructions as well as the engine manufacturer's owner's manual

before you use the DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. Become familiar with the controls, engine and service recommendations to ensure the best performance from your machine.

FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. If you

· Inspect the area you'll be working in for hidden objects such as large rocks, logs, rope, wire,

garden tools, etc., and remove these obstacles before mowing. Mowing over such obstacles could damage the machine and cause injury.

· Mow only during the daylight hours.

· 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 anything that could cause it to ignite or explode.

Operating the Machine Safely

· Keep bystanders at least 100 feet away from your work area at all times. Objects can be thrown

far from the mower and at great speeds. To be safe, do not operate the machine near small children or pets, and never allow children to operate the mower. Disengage the blade and stop the engine when another person approaches.

· Be sure all blade and wheel controls are DISENGAGED before attempting to start the engine.

Engage and disengage the blade a few times to get used to it before mowing.

· NEVER remove the shields from the mower, or alter the deck in any way.

· Keep your hands and feet away from the blade, belts, chains, blade pulleys, and concealed areas

while the engine is running. NEVER reach under the deck or grab hold of the deck deflector when the engine is running.

· ALWAYS shut off the engine and remove the spark plug wire prior to making any adjustments

to the machine. If you have to stop to remove grass or debris from the underside of the deck, always disconnect the spark plug wire first.

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· 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.

· Use extra caution when mowing in wet, slippery conditions.

· ALWAYS OPERATE THE MOWER FROM BEHIND. Never pass or stand on the discharge

(right) side or in front of machine when the engine is running.

· DO NOT, under any conditions, remove, cut, bend, weld or otherwise alter standard parts on

your DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. This includes all shields and guards. Unauthorized modifications can make the equipment unsafe and may void your warranty.

· While using the DR

When in doubt about the equipment or your surroundings, stop the machine and take the time to look things over. Make sure that you have 100% control of the mower at all times.

FIELD and BRUSH MOWER, don't hurry or take things for granted.

· Some state and local regulations require the use of a spark arrester on gas powered

engines. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information pertaining to your area. If you are required to use a spark arrester, please contact one of our Customer Service Representatives TOLL FREE 1(800)DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance in obtaining and installing one.

Warning to All California 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® FIELD and BRUSH MOWERS 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.

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Before Starting

Your DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER is shipped completely assembled. Just CHECK THE OIL LEVEL AND ADD GAS, and you're ready to go!

Supplies Needed:

· SAE30 HD (High Detergent) oil (if needed)

· fresh unleaded gas

Check the Oil and Add Gas

1. Place the machine on a level surface and check the oil level. Add SAE30 HD (high detergent)

oil if needed.

Note: The dipstick on the Briggs & Stratton and Tecumseh models needs to be screwed in completely to get an accurate oil level reading. The dipstick on the Kawasaki model should not be screwed in to get an accurate oil level reading.

2. Fill the gas tank with clean, unleaded gasoline.

Note: See your Engine Manufacturer's Owner's Manual for more detailed fuel and oil recommendations.

3. Open the fuel shut-off valve.

· On Briggs and Stratton models, the red fuel shut-off valve is on the fuel line near the bottom

of the gas tank (Figure 1). Turn the valve 90 degrees to open.

· On Tecumseh and Kawasaki models, the red fuel shut-off valve is on the fuel line near the

corner of the black chain drive box (Figure 2). Turn the valve 90 degrees to open.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Check the Tire Pressure

There should be 14 psi in each tire.

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Controls & Features

Note: Kawasaki Model shown.

Figure 3

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Operating Instructions

Before Starting the Engine

1. Check the oil level every time you use the machine.

2. Check the gas level.

3. Open the fuel shut-off valve.

Starting the Engine

Electric-Starting

1. Move the throttle to the CHOKE position (to the RUN position if the engine is already warm).

2. Turn the key to START and hold it until the engine starts.

3. Release the key, it will snap to the RUN position.

4. Move the throttle to the RUN position.

Manual-Starting (ATM10S Briggs & Stratton Model only)

1. Move the throttle to the CHOKE position (to the RUN position if the engine is already warm).

2. Turn the key to START.

3. Pull the recoil rope slowly until you feel resistance, then pull with a rapid stroke to start the

engine.

4. Move the throttle to the RUN position.

Engaging the Wheel Drive

The DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER has a four-speed forward transmission and single-speed reverse. Forward speeds range from 1.4 mph in first gear to 4.3 mph in fourth gear. Use the lower gears for mowing in thick, woody vegetation and the higher gears for wide-open areas and lighter vegetation, or as "travel gears." Reverse is ideal for maneuvering in tight spots.

Note: Always release the wheel clutch lever when shifting gears.

1. Move the shift lever to the desired gear.

2. Gently squeeze the wheel clutch lever to engage a gear.

Engaging the Blade

1. Hold down the operator presence lever.

2. Engage the blade control lever.

Note: If you engage the blade control lever before holding down the operator presence lever the engine will shut off.

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Stopping the Blade

Push the blade control lever forward to OFF.

Note: Releasing the operator presence lever while the blade is engaged will cause the engine to shut off.

Stopping the Engine

1. Push the blade control lever forward to OFF.

2. Move the shift lever to N (neutral).

3. Move the throttle control to IDLE.

4. Turn the key to OFF and remove it for safety.

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