DR A2080BEA Safety, Operation & Maintenance Instructions
30" single stage snow thrower for use with dr all-terrain mowers a2080bma, a2080bea, a2105bea, a2125tea, a2150kea, a2090tma, a2090tea, a2110bea, a2130bea & a2150kea
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Safety, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Model: 8157 ® ™ 30" Single Stage SNOW THROWER for use with DR ALL-TERRAIN MOWERS Models: A2080BMA, A2080BEA, A2105BEA, A2125TEA, A2150KEA, A2090TMA, A2090TEA, A2110BEA, A2130BEA & A2150KEA SERIAL NO. 2015280 and up OM 0308 10/02...
INTRODUCTION To the Purchaser This product is designed to give safe, dependable service if it is operated and maintained according to these instructions. Read and understand this manual before operation. This manual has been prepared to assist the owner/operators in the safe operation and suitable maintenance of the DR THROWER.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol, the industry's “Safety Alert Symbol” is used throughout this manual and on the machine's labels to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this unit.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Notice… A safe operator is the best assurance against accidents. All operators, no matter how experienced they may be, should read this operator's manual and all other related manuals before attempting to operate a ® SNOW THROWER. Please read the following section and pay particular attention to all safety recommendations contained in this manual and those labeled on the DR ®...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ® Operating the DR THROWER ® Never operate the DR SNOW THROWER without good visibility and lighting. 1. Do not make mechanical adjustments while the unit is in motion, the DR THROWER is raised, or the engine is running.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Maintenance ALWAYS USE GENUINE PARTS WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED WARNING: Always disconnect the spark plug wire before servicing your machine. ® 1. Park the DR ALL-TERRAIN on level ground, set the parking brake, disengage the driving system, place all levers including auxiliary control levers in neutral, shut off the engine and remove the spark plug wire BEFORE making any...
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Step 1: Preparation (Figure 1) After opening the crate and removing all the cardboard, remove the box containing the chute and the instructions (item 2). 1. Remove the two screws (item 4) that retain the housing (item 1) on the pallet (item 3). 2.
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Step 2: Chute Installation (Figure 2) ® For assembly, place the DR THROWER on a flat and level surface. 1. Place the chute (item 1) on the discharge hole (item 2) around the DR THROWER. 2. Install the three retaining plates (item 3) using the six 1/4"...
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION WARNING: Before installing the DR SNOW THROWER, always bring the DR ™ TERRAIN MOWER to a complete stop, shut off the engine and remove the spark plug wire. Step 3: Installation (Figure 3) 1. Remove the mowing deck from the DR ™...
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Step 5: Rotation Handle Installation (Figure 5) 1. On the left side handlebar of the DR ™ TERRAIN MOWER, install the rotation handle support (item 1) at approximately 28" from the ground, using the U-bolt (item 2), plate and nuts.
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Step 6: Optional Drift Cutters - 8173 Installation (Figure 7) 1. From the exterior of the housing, align the two square holes on the drift cutter (item 1) with the two round holes on the housing. 2. From the outside, insert the 5/16" x 5/8" carriage bolts (item 2).
OPERATION Operating Controls ® The DR SNOW THROWER is driven from the ® ™ ALL-TERRAIN MOWER drive pulley. WARNING: 1. Do not allow bystanders near working area. 2. Do not allow anyone to ride on the DR SNOW THROWER. 3. Before cleaning, adjusting or repairing the ®...
OPERATION General Preparation 1. Use a winter grade oil in your DR ™ TERRAIN MOWER. See the engine manufacturer's owner's manual. 2. Make sure that the auger operates freely. 3. Adjust the skid shoes so that the DR SNOW THROWER runs level. ®...
OPERATION Snow Removal Methods When removing snow, do not use the DR ® SNOW THROWER work its way through deep drifts. If the speed of your DR ® MOWER is too fast, the DR ® raise the DR SNOW THROWER and remove the top layers of snow, or take a half-width pass. A ®...
MAINTENANCE ALWAYS USE GENUINE PARTS WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED WARNING: Never park the DR ™ TERRAIN MOWER with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where an open flame or sparks are present. Allow the engine to cool down before storing in any enclosure.
MAINTENANCE Shear Bolt Replacement (Figure 11) If you strike a foreign object (wood, stone, etc.) there is a safety shear bolt on the driving system. This shear bolt will break, eliminating any driving force to the auger. WARNING: Always disconnect the spark plug wire before servicing your machine.
SPECIFICATIONS Country Home Products Single Stage DR Overall width Overall height (without chute) Overall height (with chute) Overall length Cutting width Cutting height Frame thickness Side thickness Number of stages Drive Drive pulley Idler belt adjustment Auger drive Ratio Auger RPM...
PARTS Introduction All parts are illustrated in “exploded views” which show the individual parts in their normal relationship to each other. Reference numbers are used in the illustrations. These numbers correspond to those in the “Reference Number” (REF) column, and are followed by the description and quantity required.
PARTS Manual chute rotation system DESCRIPTION Rotation handle Worm shaft Plastic bushing Handle support Flat washer 41/64" Cotter pin 1/8" x 1 3/4" Hairpin 1/16" x 1 5/8" U bolt 1/4" NC x 1 1/8", including nuts and plate O/L = Obtain Locally ®...
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE Use the following torques when special torques are not given NOTE: These values apply to fasteners as received from supplier, dry, or when lubricated with normal engine oil. They do not apply if special graphited or moly sidulphide greases or other extreme pressure lubricants are used. This applies to both UNF and UNC threads. SEE Grade No.
SNOW THROWER is fit for ordinary 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 in any other use.
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