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DR

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 TRIMMER/MOWER

 Assembly & Operating Instructions

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And congratulations on your purchase of a new DR

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TRIMMER/MOWER

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MOWER

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Summary of Contents for DR TRIMMER/MOWER SPRINT

Page 1: ...DR TRIMMER MOWER Assembly Operating Instructions Model SPRINT Please read these instructions and the Engine Manufacturer s Owner s Manual before you assemble and use your DR TRIMMER MOWER ...

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Page 3: ...r or correct them as quickly as possible When you do call or write please have your serial number and or order number handy it will speed things up We also hope to hear from you on how much you like your new helper And please tell your friends about your new DR TRIMMER MOWER Having DR Owners spread the word about our products and our way of doing business is the best advertising we can have and it...

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Page 5: ...rt 14 Cutting Cords 14 Adjusting the Cutting Height 16 Wagner Anti Wrap Device 17 Heavy Growth 18 Wet Conditions 18 Very Dry Conditions 18 Slopes 18 Windrows 19 Firebreaks 19 End of Season Garden Clean Up 19 MAINTENANCE 20 Regular Maintenance 20 Battery Care Electric Starting models only 21 To Remove the Mow Ball Support Assembly 22 To Reassemble the Mow Ball Support Assembly 23 To Partially Lower...

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Page 7: ...ou ll be working in for hidden objects such as large rocks logs rope wire garden tools etc and remove these obstacles before mowing Do not attempt to mow over obstacles as this could damage the machine and cause injury Operating the Machine Safely Only use the DR TRIMMER MOWER for trimming and mowing grass weeds and other growth as specified in this manual Use only manufacturer recommended replace...

Page 8: ...or this purpose Plastic containers are more likely to prevent sediment and condensation problems Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling or operating the machine If gas is spilled do not attempt to start the engine Move the machine away from the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until the gas vapors have dissipated Wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire ...

Page 9: ... 120521 2 Wheels 121781 Parts Bag Contents 2 Wheel Retainer Rings 119551 2 Handlebar Knobs 118181 2 Stone Guard Clamps 131031 2 Handlebar Bolts 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 114611 4 5 16 Washers 121691 4 Lock Nuts 5 16 18 110761 2 Set Screws 1 4 20 Square Head 120161 6 Slotted Hex Head Bolts 10 24 x 5 8 114781 6 Lock Nuts 10 24 118731 2 U Bolts 114851 1 Additional Cutting Height Adjustment Disk 116201 1 Spare O...

Page 10: ...4 DR TRIMMER MOWER Assembly Operating Instructions Assembly Components Figure 1 ...

Page 11: ...tor oil funnel preferably with filter unleaded gasoline Step 1 Install the Axle and Wheels 1 Turn the orange housing upside down to access the underside Leave the front piece of Styrofoam in place Figure 2 2 Mount one wheel on the axle with the open portion of the hub facing in toward the frame Figure 3 3 Mount the retaining ring so it is flush with the end of the axle and tighten the set screw Fi...

Page 12: ... the frame insert the screws from the outside of the frame facing in add the lock nuts and tighten them Figure 7 Step 3 Set the Machine Upright Note Be careful not to kink twist or stretch the control cables 1 Remove the front end of the Styrofoam packing 2 Stand at one side of the machine hold one wheel with one hand and the nose of the machine with the other Lift the front end of the machine up ...

Page 13: ... users Tighten the nuts securely After you install the upper handlebar you ll be able to judge whether you need to adjust the height B Upper Handlebar 1 Making sure the control cables are over the lower handlebar position the upper handlebar outside the lower handlebar Figure 9 The ends of the upper handlebar are cupped half circles and fit on the outside of the lower handlebar inset With the hole...

Page 14: ...2 ounces of oil left in your machine from factory testing but you still need to fill the reservoir Check the dipstick while adding oil to avoid over filling Please refer to your Engine Manufacturer s Owner s Manual and put the recommended amount of engine oil in the oil fill Use SAE30 High Detergent oil Fill the oil to the amount indicated on the dipstick Do not overfill Figure 11 Reminder To avoi...

Page 15: ...tery from discharging during shipment all electric starting trimmers are shipped with the black negative battery wire disconnected Connect the two black wires by pushing the plastic ends together Figure 12 See the red wires for comparison The wires are located on the left front side when standing in the operator s position Figure 12 ...

Page 16: ...10 DR TRIMMER MOWER Assembly Operating Instructions Controls Features Please Note Manual Starting Model shown Figure 13 ...

Page 17: ...th both Manual and Electric Starting models 1 Push the throttle control lever on the right side of the handlebar Figure 13 all the way forward to the START position 2 Prime the engine Make sure you completely cover the air hole on the primer bulb Figure 14 Push the black primer bulb in and hold it for three seconds then completely release it for three seconds making sure you uncover the air hole R...

Page 18: ...rable lubricant into the key hole Engaging the Trimmer Head Bring the trimmer head control bar Figure 13 toward you and grip it together with the handlebar Keep holding the trimmer head control bar to the handlebar The cutting cords will now be rotating and will continue to rotate until you release the trimmer head control bar Stopping the Cords from Spinning Release the trimmer head control bar f...

Page 19: ...r a few seconds so they pull tight and set Because conditions and vegetation vary so much experiment with various combinations of cord weight and installation methods in order to discover what works best for your particular mowing and trimming situations Here are a couple of things to keep in mind If you buy cutting cord in rolls cut it in 21 lengths Store your cutting cord in a plastic bag with a...

Page 20: ...es sticks and other debris at great velocity which could cause personal injury or property damage Mow Ball Support Allow the front end of the machine to rest lightly on the Mow Ball Support as you are trimming The Mow Ball Support should glide on the ground as you maneuver the machine In order to achieve the best and smoothest cut do not lift up on the handlebar while operating your DR TRIMMER MOW...

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