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DR 13 HP Pro Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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TOW-BEHIND DR
SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Serial No.
Order No.
Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the TOW BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH
MOWER.
®
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
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 FIELD and BRUSH MOWER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DR Power Equipment Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) Serial No. Fax: 1-802-877-1213 Order No. Website: www.DRpower.com Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the TOW BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH 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

    TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. Never allow people who are unfamiliar with these rules and instructions to use your machine. • Have a complete working knowledge of your tow vehicle and know how to handle it with the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER attached. •...

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    Keep children and pets at least 100 feet from the working area and ensure they are under the watchful care of a responsible adult. • Be alert and always turn off your tow vehicle engine and the Tow-Behind DR Field & Brush Mower engine if children enter the work area. •...
  • Page 5 Safety with Gasoline - Powered Machines Gasoline is a highly flammable liquid. Gasoline also gives off flammable vapor that can be easily ignited and cause a fire or explosion. Never overlook the hazards of gasoline. Always follow these precautions: • Never run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, tasteless, and deadly poisonous gas.
  • Page 6 General Safety Safe operation of the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of death or serious injury. Unsafe operation can create a number of hazards for you. Always take the following precautions when operating this machine: •...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Setting Up The Tow-Behind Dr Field And Brush Mower

    Chapter 2: Setting Up The TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER by If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us at reviewing Figure 1 before beginning these procedures.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    73" x 60" x 36" Unpacking and Assembling the Machine Unpacking and assembling the TOW-BEHIND DR IELD and BRUSH MOWER is a two-person job as the 13 HP unit weighs 442 pounds and the 17 HP unit weighs 465 pounds. We recommend you have an extra set of hands available before you begin.

  • Page 9: About The Battery

    24) and then roll the Mower off the shipping pallet. Remove the Blade Protector from the Blades. (See CAUTION note above) Do not discard your pallet and packaging material until you are fully satisfied with your new TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.
  • Page 10 Connecting the Battery Wire We ship all Electric-Starting systems with the negative terminal Battery wire disconnected. This prevents the Battery from discharging during shipment. Before using your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER, you must connect the Battery wire. Tools Needed: Battery •...
  • Page 11 Attaching the Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar to the TOW-BEHIND DR Retaining Bolts and FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Pulley Washers Cover When attaching the tow bar and wire harnesses, you must first disconnect the spark plug wire(s), keeping it away from the spark plug(s) to prevent accidental starting of the engine.
  • Page 12 Choke position. Tighten the Cable Clamp Bolt while holding the Cable in the Choke position. Cable Clamp Figure 9 “Z”-Bend Cable Return Spring Clamp Pull Cable Clamp Pivot Arm Bolt Figure 10 ® TOW BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER...
  • Page 13 Hitch Plate Versa-Hitch™ your Tow Vehicle Height Settings The Versa-Hitch™ on the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Out- Bolts and Rigger™ Tow Bar has four positions to accommodate different Tow Vehicle Locknuts hitch heights. The Versa-Hitch™ positions are also for leveling the machine according to the Cutting Height setting of the machine.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3: Operating The Tow-Behind Dr Field And Brush Mower

    Never operate your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER on slopes greater than 20º using any type of Tow Vehicle. If your Tow Vehicle will not travel by itself over the terrain you plan to use it with the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER, then it will not be suitable as a Tow Vehicle over that terrain.
  • Page 15 Inspect the area where you will be working. The site must be free of potentially hazardous obstacles such as glass, large stones, sticks, wire, rope, and string-like materials. Make sure there are no people or animals in the area around the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Mower Deck Height

    DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER engine. NOTE: The TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Deck has four (4) cutting heights, 4", 5-1/4", 6-1/2" and 7-3/4". Keep your foot clear of the mower deck when adjusting the height. You could pinch your foot if it sticks under the deck.

  • Page 17: Offset Mowing

    Offset Mowing The Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar allows you to offset the cutting path of the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER up to 100% from the Tow Vehicle. The provided locking positions are 0%, 50%, 75%, and 100%. Offset mowing allows you to mow closer to equipment, trees, and fences and to drive in area already cut.

  • Page 18: Cutting Wet And Heavy Growth

    If you need to leave the tow vehicle to clear debris from the mower deck, set the parking brake and shut off the tow vehicle engine, disengage the mower blades, shut off the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).

  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Maintaining The Tow-Behind Dr Field And Brush Mower

    Chapter 4: Maintaining The TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. For Engine maintenance, please refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual that came with your machine.
  • Page 20 When performing any adjustment or maintenance, you must first shut off the engine, wait five (5) minutes to allow parts to cool and disconnect the spark plug wire(s), keeping it away from the spark plug(s). Use only DR belts on your machine. They have been thoroughly tested and proven for many hours of use. Tools and Supplies Needed: •...
  • Page 21 Turn the Fuel Shut-Off Valve to the OFF position (Figure 18). Using a 7/16" Wrench or Socket, remove the three Bolts, Lock Washers, and Flat Washers that retain the Pulley Cover and remove the Cover (Figure 4 on page 11). Remove the Strain Relief (with Wire Harness) from the Fuel Tank Mount by pushing the tabs in with a screwdriver and pushing it out of the cutout.
  • Page 22 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other Pro-Tek™ Swinging Blade. Top View Bottom View Blade Carrier Lock Nut Backing Pro-Tek™ Blade Pro-Tek™ Swinging Carrier Swinging Blade Blade Blade Bolt Pro-Tek™ Swinging Blade Figure 24 Figure 23 ® TOW BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER...

  • Page 23: Battery Care

    • Do not operate your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER with a damaged debris guard. Failure to replace the damaged debris guard can result in thrown objects hitting the operator, which can cause severe injury.
  • Page 24 Battery is fully charged and the charger is still on, it generates heat that could be harmful to the Battery. A fully charged Battery will read 12V-13.2V with a voltmeter. • Do not continue to crank the Engine when the Battery charge is low. ® TOW BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER...

  • Page 25: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    45 minutes at a time, the Battery may need to be periodically charged. See the “Battery Care” section on page 23. ⇒ If the Battery is charged and your DR TOW-BEHIND FIELD & BRUSH MOWER still will not 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) start, visit our website at www.DRpower.com or call...
  • Page 26 Engage and/or Panel. Disengage. ⇒ Faulty Electric Clutch. Call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance. Uneven cut. ⇒ The Step & Mow™ Height Adjuster and Versa-Hitch™ position are out of sync. Adjust the cutting height or Versa-Hitch™ position so that the Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar is level with the ground.

  • Page 27: Chapter 6: Parts Lists, Schematic Diagrams And Warranty

    Chapter 6: Parts Lists, Schematic Diagrams And Warranty Parts List - Deck and Drive Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 229501 Deck w/Labels 221411 Anti-Rotation Bracket 221361 Support, Deck 123211 Bolt, 5/16"-18 x .75", HCS, GR5, ZP...
  • Page 28 Spring, E, .31" OD x 2.00" (Kawasaki Safety and Information Labels only) 164131 Nut, Nylon Lock, 3/8-16, Low Profile 222671 Label, DR TOW-BEHIND FIELD & BRUSH MOWER 222451 Valve, 3/8" NPT, Oil Drain (B&S only) 240531 Label, DR, 4" Round...
  • Page 29 Schematic – Deck and Drive Assembly CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
  • Page 30 Parts List – Wheels and Push Bar Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 240251 Support, Axle Pivot, LH 222321 Wheel, 18" x 6.5-8, 1.0" Bore x 3.0" Long 240241...
  • Page 31 Schematic – Wheels and Push Bar Assembly CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
  • Page 32 Parts List – Tow Bar and Remote Control Panel Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 221471 Tow Bar 157201 Key, Ignition Switch 221561 Bushing, 1.75" ID x 2.00" OD x 2.75",...
  • Page 33 Tow Bar and Remote Control Panel Assembly CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
  • Page 34 Notes: ® TOW BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER...
  • Page 35 FIELD and BRUSH MOWER is fit for ordinary purposes for ® which a product of this type is used. DR Power Equipment however, limits the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness in duration to a period of two (2) years in consumer use, ninety (90) days for any other use.
  • Page 36 • If your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER will be idle for more than 30 days, we recommend using a gas stabilizer. This will prevent sediment from gumming up the Carburetor. If there is dirt or moisture in the gas or tank, remove it by draining the tank.

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