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When performing any adjustment or maintenance, you must first shut off the engine, wait five minutes to allow parts to cool and
disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.

Troubleshooting Table (Continued)

YMPTOM

OSSIBLE

AUSE

Engine smokes.

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Check the oil level and adjust as needed.

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You may be operating the machine on too great an incline. See “Slopes and Uneven Terrain” in
Chapter 3

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Check the Air Filter(s) and clean or replace if needed.

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You may be using the wrong oil—too light for the temperature. Refer to your Engine Owner’s
Manual for detailed information.

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Clean the Cooling Fins and the Carburetor housing if they are dirty.

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If the Engine still smokes, visit our website at www.DRPower.com for assistance

The Belt frays or rolls
over the Pulley.

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There may be a nick in a Pulley groove. Check the Belt for wear and hard spots. File off any
nicks on the Pulley.

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The Belt may be stretched; replace it. See Chapter 4.

Blades vibrate when
engaged.

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The Blade Mounting Bolt may not be tight enough. Tighten the Bolt as tight as possible with a
Breaker Bar and 3/4" Wrench.

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Replace a Blade if it is chipped, bent, or broken.

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The Spindle Bearings may be damaged or the Spindle Shaft is bent.

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If the Blades still vibrate, visit our website at www.DRpower.com for assistance.

The Blades are not
cutting or are loose.

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The Blade Mounting Bolt may not be tight enough. Tighten the Bolt as tight as possible with a
Breaker Bar and 3/4" Wrench.

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Sharpen the Blades; they may be dull or nicked.

The Blades will not
Engage and/or
Disengage.

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Faulty Blade Control Switch. Remove and replace the Switch on the Control Panel.

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Faulty Electric Clutch. Visit our website at www.DRpower.com for assistance.

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Low or weak battery may cause electric clutch to not engage. Check battery for sufficient voltage.

Uneven cut.

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Left and Right Deck Height Adjusters are not at the same setting.

Excessive Engine stalling.

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The grass is too heavy at the current cutting height or at the current Tow Vehicle speed. Raise
the cutting height and drive slower when cutting.

Summary of Contents for Mow Pro-44

Page 1: ...RUCTIONS Serial No Order No DR Power Equipment Toll free phone 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 Fax 1 802 877 1213 Website www DRpower com Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the TOW BEHIND DR FINISH MOWER Models Mow Pro 44 Mow Pro 60 ...

Page 2: ...2 TOW BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER ...

Page 3: ... the Serial Number Label on your machine Figure 1 An Order Number is used to check and maintain your order history and is located on the upper left portion of your packing slip For your convenience and ready reference enter the Serial Number and Order Number in the space provided on the front cover of this manual Additional Information and Potential Changes DR Power Equipment reserves the right to...

Page 4: ...4 TOW BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER ...

Page 5: ... of our Technical Support Representatives will be happy to help you Chapter 1 General Safety Rules Labels Your TOW BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use Shown below are copies of all the Safety and Information labels that appear on the equipment Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location on your Mower as you set up and...

Page 6: ... air cleaner or the carburetor air intake cover removed Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter Never operate the engine without the muffler and deflector if so equipped Inspect the muffler and deflector periodically and replace if necessary The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause a severe burn Do not touch Protecting Yourself and Those around You Safety with Gasoline P...

Page 7: ...r specific information in your area No list of warnings and cautions can be all inclusive If situations occur that are not covered by this manual the operator must apply common sense and operate this TOW BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER in a safe manner Contact us at www DRpower com or call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assistance Safe operation of the TOW BEHIND DR FINISH MOWER is necessary to prev...

Page 8: ...el Filter Left Side Fuel Filter Pull Start Handle Chapter 2 Setting up The TOW BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your TOW BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER by reviewing Figure 2 before beginning these procedures If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact us at www DRpower com TOW BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH ...

Page 9: ...Tank Fuel Fill Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Blade Engage Switch Fuel Shutoff Valve Left Side14 5 HP Engine Oil Filter Muffler Fuel Filter Throttle Control Key Switch Front Caster Wheels Rear Fixed Wheels Discharge Guard Control Panel Fuel Filter TOW BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER Controls and Features Mow Pro 60 Model Note The model shown in Figure 1 may look slightly different from your machine ...

Page 10: ...dth 44 60 Cutting Capacity 2 high grass 2 high grass Blade Tip Speed 18 500 19 000 ft min 17 500 18 000 ft min No of Blades 2 3 Blades Type Air Tipped Air Tipped Deck 12 GA Welded Steel 12 GA Welded Steel Discharge Side Side Spindle 1 Dia Shaft with 2 Sealed 20 mm Bearings 1 Dia Shaft with 2 Sealed 20 mm Bearings Belt A76 AK124 Electric Clutch 75 ft lb 75 ft lb Max Speed Mow Tow 5mph 5mph Tongue W...

Page 11: ...he three Sway Braces 4 Remove the three Nuts Hand Crank and Height Adjust Block from both threaded Rods Figure 7 5 Position the two Threaded Rods so they are vertical 6 Place the Frame Assembly as shown with the Caster Wheels next to the back of the Deck Assembly Turn the Casters toward the rear wheels Figure 8 7 With the help of another person position the Frame over the Deck Assembly with the Th...

Page 12: ...owed by a Nut Figure 13 When the Nut touches the Block turn the Rod so the Nut can set inside the Block 13 Install a Nut at the top of the Threaded Rod followed by the Hand Crank and then another Nut Figure 14 Note When tightened in the next step the top nut must be flush with the end of the Threaded Rod 14 Hold the Hand Crank with a 1 1 16 Wrench or Adjustable Wrench as you tighten the top Nut ag...

Page 13: ...uration shown for right side offset using the 4 5 long Clevis Pin Washer and Hair Pin Figure 18 2 Align the Tow Bar so it is pointed straight out from the Mower and install a Clevis Pin Washer and Hair Pin in the Offset Bracket to lock the Tow Bar in position 3 Align the Tow Bar Extension with the Tow Bar and install a Clevis Pin Washer and Hair Pin in the Tow Bar to lock the Tow Bar Extension in ...

Page 14: ...ing a few ounces of oil at a time rechecking the Dipstick until the oil reaches the fill mark Be careful not to overfill 4 Remove the Fuel Cap and fill the gas tank to within 1 1 2 below top of fill neck to allow for fuel expansion with fresh unleaded gas Figure 20a Mow Pro 44 20b Mow Pro 60 Replace the Fuel Cap when finished Connecting the Battery Wire Electric Start Model only We ship all Electr...

Page 15: ...e bottom portion below Figure 23 3 Secure the Hitch with the Clevis Pin and Hair Pin Checking the Tire Pressure Tools Needed Tire Pressure Gauge Air Compressor 1 Remove the Valve Stem Protective Cap Figure 24 and check the tire pressure with a Tire Pressure Gauge Note Figure 24 shows the fixed rear Wheels Use the same procedure for the front Caster Wheels 2 Compare the tire pressure reading from w...

Page 16: ... DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER The Tow Vehicle may be either 2 or 4 wheel drive See the Tow Vehicle Restrictions section below ATV Lawn Garden Tractor 17 HP and above and weighing at least 500 pounds Riding Lawn Mower 14 HP and above and weighing at least 400 pounds Utility Vehicle Compact or Sub Compact Tractor Tow Vehicle Restrictions Riding Lawn Mowers with Engines under 17 HP and weighing less tha...

Page 17: ...nce operate the Engine with the Throttle in the Run position Starting Mow Pro 60 Model 1 Ensure the Blade Switch Safety Cover is down Figure 26 2 When starting a cold Engine push the Throttle Control Lever up to the Choke position Figure 26 When starting an already warm Engine push the Throttle Control Lever to the Run position 3 Turn the Key Switch to the Start position until the Engine starts th...

Page 18: ...er on the opposite side Note Rotating the Height Adjusters Clockwise will lower the Mower Deck Rotating the Height Adjusters Counter Clockwise will raise the Mower Deck Ten full rotations equal 1 of height change 4 Rotate both Height Adjusters in the desired direction switching sides about every ten full turns until the top of the Sway Brace is aligned with the desired cutting height lines on the ...

Page 19: ...e Clevis Pin Washer and Hair Pin to Lock the Tow Bar in Place Offsetting the Tow Bar Extension 1 Remove the Hair Pin Washer and Clevis Pin that secures the Tow Bar Extension to the Tow Bar Figure 34 2 Rotate the Tow bar Extension so that the Offset angle is the same as at the Offset Bracket No Offset Middle Offset or Full Offset 3 Reinstall the Clevis Pin Washer and Hair Pin to Lock the Tow Bar Ex...

Page 20: ... Extension offsets and reinstall with the Washers and Hair Pins on top 5 To adjust the offset see section Offset Mowing on the previous page Slopes and Uneven Terrain Cutting Wet and Heavy Growth Avoid steep slopes and other slippery areas Use a lower slower speed when mowing in wet conditions Offset Bracket Figure 35 Push Bar Clevis Pin Hair Pin Washer Tow Bar Always install the Clevis Pins from ...

Page 21: ...c Check the Blades Sharpness Clean Engine Exterior Cooling Fins Check Tire Pressure of front and rear Wheels psi on side of tire Change Engine Oil and Filter Note 1st time after 5 hours Replace Air Filter Lubricate rear Wheel Bearings and Caster Shaft Lubricate Height Adjustment Threads Check Drive Belt Condition Replace Spark Plug Replace In line Gas Filter Lubrication Tools and Supplies Needed G...

Page 22: ...ual for more detailed instructions for Engine maintenance Drain the oil when the Engine is warm Warm oil drains quickly and completely Tools and Supplies Needed 7 16 Wrench 10mm Wrench 12mm Wrench Rags and an approved container for used oil SAE 30 High Detergent Oil 1 Remove the Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Figure 40 2 Position an appropriate drain container near the Drain Plug 3 Secure the Drain Tube by...

Page 23: ...ngine Oil Filter is located on the left side of the Engine Figure 42 Using an Oil Filter Wrench or grasping the Oil Filter firmly with your hand unscrew the Oil Filter counterclockwise from the Engine BE SURE THAT THE OLD FILTER GASKET COMES OFF WITH THE FILTER 6 Wipe the mounting base for the Oil Filter with a clean cloth 7 Apply a thin coat of clean motor oil to the new Oil Filter Gasket DO NOT ...

Page 24: ...e Cover Figure 45 5 Mow Pro 60 model only Position the Front Belt Cover with Tank at the left rear corner of the Frame Figure 46 6 At the rear of the machine use a 9 16 Wrench to remove the three Mow Pro 44 or four Mow Pro 60 Bolts securing the Rear Belt Cover and remove the Cover Figure 47 7 Loosen the Bolts securing the Belt Guides two for Pro 44 and three for Pro 60 at the Blade Pulleys using a...

Page 25: ...he Ground Chock the rear wheels to prevent the Mower from moving 3 Position the 2 x 4 between the Blades and Deck to stop the Blades from turning 4 Remove the Bolts securing the Blades to Spindle using a 3 4 Socket and Breaker Bar Figure 52 5 Secure the new or sharpened Blades with the Bolts using the 3 4 Socket and Torque Wrench Torque Bolts to 30 35 ft lbs 6 Lower the machine to the ground Tensi...

Page 26: ... Carbon canister to the Gas Tank Plate using Wire Cutters 4 Remove the rubber Filter Housing for better access to the Hose Clamps 5 Slide the Hose Clamps away from the Hose connections using Pliers Twist and pull the Hoses from the Canister 6 Install the Hoses onto the new Carbon Canister and position the Hose Clamps with Pliers Note The Hoses MUST be installed onto the new Canister in the same lo...

Page 27: ... Battery charge If the Battery loses its charge you ll need to use a trickle Charger like the DR Battery Charger to recharge it The Charger should have an output of 12 volts at no more than 2 amps Note The charging system of a running engine is designed to maintain a battery s present charge Starting a machine that has a significantly discharged or dead Battery using the Recoil Starter or Jumper C...

Page 28: ...the Engine Owner s Manual There are two Fuses in the Wiring Harness Check the Fuses and replace if needed Check the wire connections especially the ground connection the large green wire coming from the Battery where it connects to the Engine The Battery may not be charged Check the voltage yourself or at a service station If it is low charge it with a 12 volt 1 to 2 amp trickle charger If you do ...

Page 29: ...be stretched replace it See Chapter 4 Blades vibrate when engaged The Blade Mounting Bolt may not be tight enough Tighten the Bolt as tight as possible with a Breaker Bar and 3 4 Wrench Replace a Blade if it is chipped bent or broken The Spindle Bearings may be damaged or the Spindle Shaft is bent If the Blades still vibrate visit our website at www DRpower com for assistance The Blades are not cu...

Page 30: ...4 Tire 5 Hub 11 37144 Caster 12 37342 Wheel Pneumatic Turf Saver Tread 11 X 4 Sealed Bearing 13 35496 Tow Bar 14 35497 Extension Tow Bar 15 34324 Bolt HCS 3 4 10 X 7 ZP Ref Part Description 16 34511 Bolt Hex Flange 1 2 13 X 3 Gr5 ZP 17 36573 Bolt Hex Flange 1 2 13 X 4 5 Gr5 ZP 18 33348 Bolt Hex Flange 3 8 16 X 2 5 19 33338 Nut Nylon Lock Flanged 3 4 10 20 33335 Nut Nylon Lock Flanged 1 2 13 21 333...

Page 31: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 31 Schematic Frame and Tow Bar ...

Page 32: ...ley 5 OD 0 75 Bore A B Profile 18 37169 Key ANSI 605 Woodruff 3 16 X 5 8 19 37382 Idler Arm 20 37166 Spacer 3 8 ID 1 3 8 OD 3 4 THK Ref Part Description 21 15127 Pulley Flat Idler 4 22 36281 Belt A76 23 15094 Spring E 750 OD X 112 Wire 24 37159 Belt Guide Wire 25 37157 Blade Mowing 22 1 4 26 36572 Bolt Hex Flange 1 2 13 X 3 5 GR5 ZP 27 36563 Bolt Hex Flange 1 2 13 X 1 25 GR5 ZP 28 11465 Bolt HCS F...

Page 33: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 33 Schematic Deck and Deck Lift Mow Pro 44 ...

Page 34: ...sh 20 37159 Belt Guide Wire 21 36264 Pulley 5 OD 0 75 Bore A B Profile 22 37169 Key ANSI 605 Woodruff 3 16 X 5 8 Ref Part Description 23 37166 Spacer 3 8 ID 1 3 8 OD 3 4 Thk 24 15127 Pulley Flat Idler 4 25 36258 Bushing 380 X 664 X 9 26 37382 Idler Arm 27 38551 Belt AK124 General Purpose Cover 28 37341 Spring 1 00 OD 135 Wire 5 5 L 29 36563 Bolt Hex Flange 1 2 13 X 1 25 Gr5 ZP 30 36572 Bolt Hex Fl...

Page 35: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 35 Schematic Deck and Deck Lift Mow Pro 60 ...

Page 36: ...D X 1 25 15 33386 Clutch Electric 75 Ft Lbs 16 16520 Switch Snap In M S 17 38571 Engine DR 13 3tq 340cc M S 50st CE W Labels 18 11239 Washer Flat 3 8 USS 19 37147 Tube Oil Drain RV340 Ref Part Description 20 13758 Label Check Oil 2 75 x 63 21 13683 Label Caution Hot Surface 22 22252 Washer Lock 7 16 Split ZP 23 19130 Washer Flat 469 X 1 62 X 25 24 37132 Bolt HCS M10 1 25 X 50 Cl10 ZP 25 11465 Bolt...

Page 37: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 37 Schematic Drive Gas and Control Mow Pro 44 ...

Page 38: ... Washer Flat 469 X 1 62 X 25 22 36585 Label Throttle Control 23 36584 Label Blade Engage 24 36549 Cable Throttle 30 L 25 22223 Switch Snap On E S 26 36304 Switch Toggle DPDT 27 36305 Safety Cover Toggle Switch Ref Part Description 28 31283 Nut Lock 1 4 20 Serrated Flange 29 33333 Nut Nylon Lock Flanged 3 8 16 30 24230 Strap Battery 9Ah 31 11069 Nut Hex 5 16 18 GR2 ZP 32 15049 Screw 8 32 x 1 2 33 3...

Page 39: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 39 Schematic Drive Gas and Control Mow Pro 60 ...

Page 40: ...40 TOW BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER Notes ...

Page 41: ...FINISH MOWER starts on the date the machine ships from our factory The 2 Year Limited Warranty is applicable only to the original owner The warranty holder is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance as defined by the manufacturer s owner s manuals The warranty holder is responsible for replacement of normally wearing parts such as the Drive Belts Blades Battery Spark Plug and F...

Page 42: ...owner you should however be aware that Country Home Products Inc may deny you warranty coverage if your DR Field and Finish Mower or a part has failed due to abuse neglect or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your DR Field and Finish Mower to Country Home Products Inc s distribution center or service center as soon as the problem exists The warrant...

Page 43: ...DR Field and Finish Mower warranty period stated above Country Home Products Inc will maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts 9 Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of Country Home Products Inc 10...

Page 44: ...at the valves to prevent moisture buildup Clean or replace the Air Filter s Clean dirt and debris from the Cylinder Head Cooling Fins Blower Housing Debris Screen and Muffler area of the Engine If your TOW BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH 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 ...

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