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DR
SP22 MOWER
SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the DR SP22 MOWER.
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DR Power Equipment
Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637)
Fax: 1-802-877-1213
Website: www.DRpower.com

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  • Page 1 ® SP22 MOWER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DR Power Equipment Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) Serial No. Fax: 1-802-877-1213 Original Language Order No. Website: www.DRpower.com Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the DR SP22 MOWER.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Additional Information and Potential Changes DR Power Equipment reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional.
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: General Safety Rules

    Labels Your DR SP22 MOWER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use. Shown below are copies of all the Safety and Information labels that appear on the equipment. Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location on your Mower as you set up and before you operate the unit.
  • Page 4 Never overfill the tank and reinstall the fuel tank Cap and fuel container cap securely.  The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. ® SP22 MOWER...
  • Page 5 Stop the blade when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.  See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by DR Power Equipment. ...
  • Page 6 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. This also applies to operation on US Forest Lands. All DR SP22 MOWERS shipped to California, New Mexico, Oregon and Arizona are equipped with spark arresters.
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Setting Up The Dr Sp22 Mower

    Chapter 2: Setting Up the DR SP22 MOWER It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your DR SP22 MOWER as shown in Figure 1 before If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us at www.DRpower.com.
  • Page 8: Specifications

    8 ........Upper Handlebar Assembly ... 1 Compare the contents of the Shipping Box with the “Parts Supplied” list above. Figure 2 If you have any questions please contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-800- DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance. Lower Handle Lower Knob...
  • Page 9 Installing the Pull Start Guide and Handle Upper Handlebar Note: The Pull Start Guide may have already been installed at the factory. (right side) Pull Start Handle 1. Ensure that one of the Locknuts is screwed all the way onto the threads of Locknuts the Pull Start Guide (Figure 5).
  • Page 10 Cap before starting the engine. See your Engine Owner’s Manual for more detailed information. NOTE: To refill the gas tank, turn the engine OFF and let the engine cool at least five minutes before removing the gas fill cap. ® SP22 MOWER...
  • Page 11 CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Operating The Dr Sp22 Mower

    Chapter 3: Operating the DR SP22 MOWER It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your Mower by reviewing Figure 1 in Chapter 2 before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter. Read and understand all warnings listed in “Chapter 2 General Safety Rules” before operating this Mower.
  • Page 13: Forward Travel

    Grass Catcher damage.  For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. Figure 13  Replace the blade when necessary with a DR Power Equipment replacement blade. CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
  • Page 14: Mulching Plug

     Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.  Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. You could lose your footing or balance. ® SP22 MOWER...
  • Page 15: Chapter 4: Maintaining The Dr Sp22 Mower

    Chapter 4: Maintaining the DR SP22 MOWER Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the engine manufacturer's owner's manual for maintenance procedures. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede those listed in the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
  • Page 16 Mower. You will need to push down and forward at the area of the Tabs to release the Cover from the Frame. Figure 19 2. Remove the Transmission Bracket Bolt using a 12mm Wrench (Figure 19). ® SP22 MOWER...
  • Page 17: Cleaning The Mower

    3. Slide the Transmission Bracket over (step 1) so the Transmission can be tilted forward (step 2) to allow the Belt to be removed from the pulley (Figure 20). Pulley 4. Remove the two Screws from the top side of the lower Belt Guard with an 8mm Wrench (Figure 21).
  • Page 18: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    Spark Plug hole and pull the Recoil Cord several times to blow out any oil in the Cylinder, then wipe off the Spark Plug and reinsert it.  If the Engine still will not start, visit our web site at www.DRPower.com or call 1-800-DR- OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
  • Page 19: Chapter 6: Parts Lists, Schematic Diagrams And Warranty

     Check that the Engine has the right amount of clean oil. If it is dirty, change it following the procedure in Chapter4.  If your Engine still lacks power, visit our web site at www.DRPower.com or call 1-800-DR- OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
  • Page 20 Chapter 6: Parts Lists and Schematic Diagrams Parts List – Engine and Drive Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 32245 Cover, Wheel 32274 Knob, Height Adj 32246 Retainer, Wheel...
  • Page 21 Schematic – Engine and Drive Assembly CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
  • Page 22 Parts List - Handlebar Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 32530 Nut, Nylon lock M6 32294 Bracket, Cable 32289 Cable, Engine 32295 Bar, Blade Engagement 32290 Lower Handlebar 32539...
  • Page 23 Schematic – Handlebar Assembly CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
  • Page 24 5 minutes for parts to cool and then remove the spark plug wire keeping it away from the spark plug. To help maintain your DR SP22 MOWER for optimum performance, we recommend you follow this checklist each time you use your Mower.

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