DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 Thanks once again! COPYRIGHT 2002 Country Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved. OCUMENTATION Written by: Ed Melen of EVM Technical Writing Country Home Products, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the DR About This Manual ... 1 Chapter 2: Safety Considerations...3 Preparing to Use the DR Safety Information Labels... 3 Protecting Yourself ... 5 Operating the Machine Safely ... 5 Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines ... 6 A Note to All Users ... - Page 4 ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introducing The Dr All-Terrain Field And Brush Mower
Provides machine maintenance tips. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty Lists common problems and their solutions. Explains how to contact Country Home Products, Inc. should you need further assistance. Provides warranty information. In addition to these chapters, there is a section at the end of this manual for your notes as well as a checklist of daily maintenance procedures on the back cover, which will keep your mower performing well for years to come. -
Page 6: Conventions Used In This Manual
Conventions used in this manual WARNING! The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts you to essential operating, safety, and maintenance (servicing) instructions. Important! This information is important in the proper use of your machine. Failure to follow this instruction could result in injury to you or damage to your mower. -
Page 7: Preparing To Use The Dr All-Terrain Field And Brush Mower
Chapter 2: Safety Considerations Taking the time to read and observe all safety instructions will ensure many years of productive use from your DR help you avoid injury. Please take a few moments to read the following guidelines for safely operating your new machine. - Page 8 ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions To avoid injury, keep your hands and feet away from the spinning blade. (#136491) Move the throttle to the CHOKE position to start the engine (to the RUN or IDLE position if the engine is already warm).
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Page 9: Protecting Yourself
Protecting Yourself Always wear the protective goggles while mowing to protect your eyes from possible thrown objects. Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your DR BRUSH MOWER. If you have safety shoes, we recommend wearing them. Do not use the machine while barefoot or wearing open sandals. -
Page 10: Safety With Gasoline-Powered Machines
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, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the DR shields and guards. -
Page 11: A Note To All Users
The Fine Print Country Home Products, Inc. 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. - Page 12 ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions...
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Page 13: Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Dr All-Terrain Field And Brush Mower
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER This chapter outlines a few simple steps you will need to follow to set up your new machine before you use it. It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features on your mower by reviewing the picture in the next section before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter. -
Page 14: Controls And Features
ALL-TERRAIN Controls and Features Note: Kawasaki Model shown. The model shown in Figure 1 may look slightly different from your machine. Blade Control Throttle Control Parking Brake Discharge Chute FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Shift Lever Operator Presence Control Key Switch Fuel Fill Oil Fill... -
Page 15: Dr All-Terrain
Unpacking the Mower NOTE: Unpacking the DR two-person job. We recommend you have an extra set of hands available before you begin. Tools & Supplies Needed: • screwdriver • hammer • knife • gloves WARNING! The banding may have a lot of tension on it and may snap, cutting you when cut. -
Page 16: To Install The Brush Deck
To Install the Brush Deck WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). 1. Remove the black belt guard by unscrewing the black knob, lifting the cover and pulling up and back to remove it. The belt is shipped wrapped around the pulley. 2. -
Page 17: Connecting The Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only)
Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only) We ship all electric-starting mowers with the negative terminal battery wire disconnected. This prevents the battery from discharging during shipment. Before using your mower, you must connect the battery wire. Tools Needed: (2) 5/16 wrenches or sockets 1. -
Page 18: Adding Oil And Gasoline
Adding Oil and Gasoline WARNING! You must add oil before starting the engine. 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. -
Page 19: Chapter 4: Operating Your Dr All-Terrain Field And Brush Mower
Chapter 4: Operating Your DR and BRUSH MOWER This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER and discusses basic operation features. You may find it helpful to review the DR Controls and Features picture (Figure 1) on page 10 before reading this chapter. -
Page 20: Engaging The Wheel Drive
Engaging the Wheel Drive The DR ALL-TERRAIN transmission and single-speed reverse. Forward speeds range from 1.1 mph in first gear to 4.5 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. -
Page 21: Stopping The Engine
Stopping the Engine 1. Disengage the blade by pulling the blade control lever (see mower picture, Figure 1, on page 10) back to the DISENGAGED position. 2. Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position. 3. Move the throttle control to the IDLE position. 4. -
Page 22: Slopes
Slopes 1. We do not recommend using TERRAIN BRUSH continuously on slopes greater than 25 degrees. Doing so could deprive the engine of oil and cause it to overheat. 2. To avoid freewheeling, shift into a lower gear before going down a slope. -
Page 23: Cutting Brush & Saplings
Cutting Brush & Saplings 1. When cutting woody material, small saplings, etc., allow the machine to ride up and over material slowly. Adjust your forward speed to varying conditions (Figure 9). 2. After cutting brush, etc., you may want to mow over it again remaining branches. - Page 24 ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions...
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Page 25: Chapter 5: Maintaining The Dr All-Terrain
Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR and BRUSH 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 supercede those listed in the engine manufacturer's owner's manual. -
Page 26: Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models Only)
Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models Only) Proper care can extend the life of a battery. Follow these recommendations to ensure your battery’s best performance and long life: Do not allow the battery charge to get too low. If the machine is not used, the battery should be charged every 4 –... -
Page 27: Lubrication
Lubrication Your DR ALL-TERRAIN Tools & Supplies Needed: Flexible hose grease gun Lithium grease 1/2" wrench or socket (chain cover) FLUID FILM WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety &... -
Page 28: Grease Fittings
Grease Fittings 1. There are two grease fittings below the black belt guard that need maintenance (Figure 10): The belt idler arm should have 1-2 pumps of grease every 25 operating hours. The mower spindle should have 3-4 pumps every 100 operating hours. -
Page 29: Removing And Replacing The Belts
Removing and Replacing the Belts WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). Important! Use only DR thoroughly tested and proven for many hours of use. To Replace the Blade Belt 1. Remove the black belt guard by unscrewing the black knob, lifting the cover, and pulling up and back to remove it. -
Page 30: To Replace The Drive Belt
To Replace the Drive Belt WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). Tools Needed: 7/16" socket 1/2" wrench 9/16" wrench Gloves 1. Drain the gas and oil. 2. Remove the blade belt following the instructions as outlined in the previous page. Remove the pin and collar (Figure 15), and then pull the power unit away from the deck. - Page 31 5. Remove the nuts on the clutch bracket and the clutch drive spring (Figure 16). Remove the spring (Figure 17). Remove Nuts Figure 16 7. Lift and swing the clutch bracket out of the way (Figure 17). 8. Remove the three belt guides (Figure 17). 9.
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Page 32: Removing And Replacing The Blade
Removing and Replacing the Blade WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). Tools Needed: 15/16" wrench or socket Air wrench if available Wear gloves 2 x 4 to brace the blade 1. Block the blade with a piece of wood between the blade and the skid on the chute side of the deck... -
Page 33: Adjusting The Wheel Clutch
Adjusting the Wheel Clutch WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). Note: When properly adjusted, tension on the wheel clutch lever should increase when the lever is about parallel to (almost touching) the handlebar grip. Tools Needed: (2) 1/2"... -
Page 34: Removing And Replacing The Drive Chain
Removing and Replacing the Drive Chain WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). Tools Needed: 1/2" wrench or socket (chain cover) Flat-head screwdriver Pliers 1. Remove the chain cover (Figure 21). 2. Remove the tensioner spring (Figure 22). -
Page 35: Adjusting The Blade Engagement Cable
Adjusting the Blade Engagement Cable WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). Note: If the blade won't cut, or seems to slip in heavy material, check the blade engagement cable. Tool Needed: 1/2"... -
Page 36: Removing The Wheels
Removing the Wheels WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). Tool Needed: 3/4" socket with extension 1. Block the machine so the wheel to be removed is off the ground. 2. Remove the three nuts and slide the wheel off. -
Page 37: Transmission
Transmission The transmission is maintenance-free and does not need additional lubrication. Removing or Changing the Deck WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). 1. Remove the black belt guard by unscrewing the black knob, lifting the cover and pulling up and back to remove it. -
Page 38: End Of Season & Storage
End of Season & Storage WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). Note: Please refer to the engine manufacturer's owner's manual for engine-specific procedures. Change the oil (and oil filter, if applicable). For winter use, use SAE 5W – 30W. Remove the spark plug(s) and pour about 1 ounce of motor oil into the cylinder hole. -
Page 39: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting And Warranty
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the troubleshooting table for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems call Country Home Products, Inc. for support. Troubleshooting Table WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). - Page 40 YMPTOM The engine won’t start using electric-start. (Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for engine- specific procedures.) OSSIBLE AUSE ⇒ Have you checked all the items under the section called Electric Starting on page 15? If not, do so now. ⇒...
- Page 41 YMPTOM The engine lacks power or is not running smoothly. (Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for engine- specific procedures.) Engine smokes. Machine is hard to get into reverse. The belt frays or rolls over the pulley. ...
- Page 42 YMPTOM The cut material is not being properly discharged out of the right side of the machine. Heavier growth gets hung up under the machine and does not discharge. Blade vibrates when engaged. The blade is not cutting or is loose.
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Page 43: Dr All-Terrain Field And Brush Mower Safety & Operating Instructions
Notes ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions... - Page 44 Notes ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions...
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Page 45: Customer Service Hotline
Country Home Products, Inc. certifies that the DR purposes for which a product of this type is used. Country Home Products, Inc. however, limits the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness in duration to a period of one (1) year in consumer use, ninety (90) days for any other use. -
Page 46: Daily Checklist For The Dr
COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, Inc. M E I G S R O A D , P . O . B O X 2 5 , V E R G E N N E S , V E R M O N T 0 5 4 9 1 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) •...
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