DR 6.25 TOW-BEHIND Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

6.25 tow-behind trimmer/mower

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6.25 TOW-BEHIND TRIMMER/MOWER

SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the DR 6.25 TOW-BEHIND TRIMMER/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 ® 6.25 TOW-BEHIND TRIMMER/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 6.25 TOW-BEHIND TRIMMER/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
 Keep bystanders at least 100 feet away from your work area at all times. The tips of the cutting cords on the DR 6.25 TOW- BEHIND TRIMMER/MOWER can throw sticks, small stones, gravel, and bits of debris over long distances at great velocity.
Page 4 Be alert and turn the machine off if children or pets enter the work area.  Never allow children to operate the DR 6.25 TOW-BEHIND TRIMMER/MOWER.  Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision.
Page 5 Stop the cutting cords when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.  Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the DR 6.25 TOW-BEHIND TRIMMER/MOWER. This includes all shields and guards. Modifications to your machine could cause personal injuries and property damage and will void your warranty.
Page 6: Chapter 2: Setting Up The Dr 6.25 Tow-Behind Trimmer/Mower
Chapter 2: Setting Up the DR 6.25 TOW-BEHIND TRIMMER/MOWER It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your DR 6.25 TOW-BEHIND TRIMMER/MOWER as shown in Figure 1 before beginning these procedures. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us at www.DRpower.com.
Page 7: Specifications
4 ..254891 ..Hitch Assembly ............1 Compare the contents of the Hardware Bag and Parts Box with the lists and photos above. If you have any questions please contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance. Figure 3 CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
Page 8 8. Place the Caster Wheel onto the Caster Yoke and secure with a 5/8" Washer and Cotter Pin using Pliers (Figure 8). Cotter Pin Axle Valve Stem Caster Yoke Figure 6 Caster Wheel Cotter Pin Hair Pin Washer Pivot Swivel Frame Bracket Figure 8 Figure 7 ® 6.25 TOW-BEHIND TRIMMER/MOWER...
Page 9 9. Insert the Caster Yoke pivot into the Caster Bracket and secure with a 5/8" Washer and Cotter Pin using Pliers (Figure 9). 10. Install the Chain Link into the inside hole of the Caster Bracket and place the end of the Spring into the Link (Figure 10). Close the Link to secure the Cotter Pin Spring.
Page 10 In Here premature wear.  KEEP YOUR CORD HYDRATED. Soak your cord in water for at least 3 days Top View before using. Out Here Out Here Out Here Out Here In Here In Here Figure 16 ® 6.25 TOW-BEHIND TRIMMER/MOWER...
Page 11 Adding Oil and Gasoline Note: Refer to the Engine Manufacturers Manual for more detailed Engine information. Tip: To avoid confusion, we recommend leaving the caps ON the Fuel and Oil Fills until you are ready to pour either gasoline or oil into the correct Fill.
Page 12: Chapter 3: Operating The Dr 6.25 Tow-Behind Trimmer/Mower
Chapter 3: Operating the DR 6.25 TOW-BEHIND TRIMMER/MOWER  This machine is designed to operate at full throttle for desired trimming quality. Never trim at a slower speed; doing so can cause stress to the drive system and could cause damage to the machine that is not covered under warranty.
Page 13 2. Install the two Bolts and Locknuts and tighten with two 9/16" Wrenches. Note: The Tow Hitch can be rotated to position the Clevis Pin holes at the top or Swivel bottom depending on how much adjustment you need to adjust the Tow Bar Frame Snap Safety to level the machine.
Page 14 3. Grasp the Recoil Starter Handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance (Figure 26). Let the cord retract a little bit and then pull the cord rapidly to start the Engine. One or two pulls usually starts the DR 6.25 TOW-BEHIND TRIMMER/MOWER.
Page 15: Heavy Growth
Windrows The DR 6.25 TOW-BEHIND TRIMMER/MOWER Cutting Cords cut even tall grass in just one pass, so you can collect clippings and leaves for mulch without raking. The machine ejects cut material to its left side, so you can use it like a lawn broom to make windrows for easy clean-up.
Page 16: Chapter 4: Maintaining The Dr 6.25 Tow-Behind Trimmer/Mower
Chapter 4: Maintaining the DR 6.25 TOW-BEHIND TRIMMER/MOWER Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual for maintenance procedures. Shut off the Tow Vehicle, set the parking brake and remove the Key. Shut off the Trimmer Engine and after all moving parts to come to a complete stop, wait five minutes before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection on the Trimmer.
Page 17 ® Replacing the Mow-Ball or Line Plates Tools and Supplies Needed:  Phillips head Screwdriver with at least a 6" shank  Gloves 2. Align the hole in the Anti Wrap Canister with the hole in the internal housing Screwdriver at the location shown (Figure 30).
Page 18 (Figure 36). Belt Tensioner Pulley Tensioner Pulley Engine Pulley Idler Pulley Figure 34 Trimmer Raised “Rib” Head Pulley Here Flat area inside Pulley Grooves Figure 36 Idler Pulley Figure 35 ® 6.25 TOW-BEHIND TRIMMER/MOWER...
Page 19 Replacing the Tracking Wheel Tracking Wheel Tools Needed:  Pliers 1. Remove the Cotter Pin with Pliers and remove the Tracking Wheel Assembly (Figure 37). 2. Install the new Tracking Wheel Assembly with the Valve Stem facing out. Valve Stem 3.
Page 20 Oil. There is however, an Oil Suction Pump available to make removing the Oil easier. Please visit our web site at www.DRPower.com or call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance. Tow Bar Tools and Supplies needed: ...
Page 21 Storage It is quick and easy to partially disassemble the machine to take up less space when stored. Chain Tools Needed: Link  7/16" Wrench Spring 1. Loosen the Chain Link using a 7/16" Wrench and remove the Chain Link Inner Hole from the Frame (Figure 43).
Page 22: 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 23  Check that the Engine has the right amount of clean oil. If it is dirty, change it following the procedure on page 20.  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 24: Chapter 6: Parts Lists And Schematic Diagrams
Chapter 6: Parts Lists and Schematic Diagrams Parts List – Drive Assembly Note: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 34123 Spindle, LH Thread 33333 Nut, Nylon Lock, Flanged, 3/8-16 31098 Can, Anti-Wrap...
Page 25 Schematic – Drive Assembly 021114 CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
Page 26 Parts List – Frame and Tow-Bar Assembly Note: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 34156 Frame, with Labels 34124 Bumper, Rubber, Push On 19202 Label, DR Logo, 4.0", 4 Color 28551 Washer, Saddle, 3/8 X 1"...
Page 27 Schematic – Frame and Tow-Bar Assembly 021114 CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
Page 28  If your DR TRIMMER/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. Completely fill the Tank with fresh, unleaded gas and add the appropriate amount of stabilizer or gasoline additive.

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