DR 8157 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Download Page 8

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

DR

®

 SNOW THROWER Safety, Operation & Maintenance Instructions 

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

 MOWER 

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 
adjustments. 

2.  Make sure all shields and guards are 

securely in place following all service, 
cleaning, or repair work. 

3.  To avoid injury, do not adjust, unclog or 

service the equipment with the DR

®

 

ALL-

TERRAIN

 MOWER engine running. 

Make sure rotating components have 
completely stopped and the spark plug wire 
is disconnected BEFORE making any 
adjustments. 

4.  Keep the DR

®

 

ALL-TERRAIN

 MOWER/ 

equipment clean. Build-up of debris can 
lead to malfunction or serious personal 
injury. 

5.  Always wear eye protection when cleaning 

or servicing the equipment. 

6.  Do not modify or alter this equipment or 

any of its components or operating 
functions. 

7.  Change the oil to an appropriate grade for 

winter use.  Consult your engine 
manufacturer's owner's manual. 

Storage 

Before storing the equipment, certain 
precautions should be taken to protect it from 
deterioration: 

!

 

WARNING:

  Always disconnect the spark 

plug wire before servicing your machine. 

1.  Clean the equipment thoroughly. 

2.  Make all the necessary repairs. 

3.  Replace all Safety Decals that are damaged, 

lost, or otherwise become illegible. If a part 
to be replaced has a decal on it, obtain a 
new safety decal and install it in the same 
place as on the removed part. 

4.  Repaint all parts from which paint has worn 

or peeled. 

5.  When the DR

®

 SNOW THROWER is dry, 

lubricate all moving parts.  Apply Fluid 
Film

®

 or comparable lubricant liberally to 

all surfaces to protect against rust. 

6.  Store in a dry place. 

 

Summary of Contents for 8157

Page 1: ...aintenance 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 SERI...

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Page 3: ...12 Step 5 Rotation Handle Installation 13 Step 6 Optional Drift Cutters Installation 14 Removing the DR SNOW THROWER 14 OPERATION 15 Operating Controls 15 Adjustments 15 General Preparation 16 Increas...

Page 4: ...his manual and those labeled on the DR SNOW THROWER and on the DR ALL TERRAIN MOWER Follow the safety recommendations and make sure that those with whom you work follow them Illustrations The illustra...

Page 5: ...perated and maintained according to these instructions Read and understand this manual before operation It is the Owner s responsibility to be certain anyone operating this product reads this manual a...

Page 6: ...on moving parts or controls leading to the risk of accident 3 Before using the equipment thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects that may damage the equipm...

Page 7: ...on monoxide gas is colorless odorless and deadly 7 Do not attempt to operate on steep slopes or near embankments 8 Use extra caution when backing up 9 Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impair...

Page 8: ...ER equipment clean Build up of debris can lead to malfunction or serious personal injury 5 Always wear eye protection when cleaning or servicing the equipment 6 Do not modify or alter this equipment o...

Page 9: ...DECALS DR SNOW THROWER Safety Operation Maintenance Instructions 9 Replace Immediately if Damaged See Parts section for decal location 657762 660988 657761 660265 660263...

Page 10: ...ve all components on the following list If anything is missing please call one of our Customer Service Representatives TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 Crate Qty Item 1 DR SNOW THROWER assembly 1 Chu...

Page 11: ...r assembly place the DR SNOW THROWER on a flat and level surface 1 Place the chute item 1 on the discharge hole item 2 around the DR SNOW THROWER 2 Install the three retaining plates item 3 using the...

Page 12: ...RRAIN MOWER and DR SNOW THROWER Carefully insert the shaft item 6 of the ALL TERRAIN MOWER into the female attachment on the SNOW THROWER 6 Reinstall the collar and pin used with the mower to secure t...

Page 13: ...pushing forward until it snaps 3 Insert the worm shaft item 4 in the plastic bushing 4 Place the flat washer item 5 and lock the shaft in place with the cotter pin item 6 5 Insert the plastic bushing...

Page 14: ...olts item 2 3 Secure with two flange nuts item 3 4 Repeat on the other side Removing the DR Snow Thrower 1 Select a level surface turn engine off and remove ignition key 2 Refer to Figure 5 Page 13 Re...

Page 15: ...aking adjustments Chute Rotation Adjust the chute direction with the rotation handle WARNING Always keep the DR SNOW THROWER discharge away from people animals and objects which could be struck by deb...

Page 16: ...e engine speed when engaging the drive belt Engaging the belt at high speed will shorten the clutch life For maximum power operate the engine at or near full throttle Snow Removal Never use the DR SNO...

Page 17: ...eet to unclog chute Do not attempt to clear clogged chute of snow while DR ALL TERRAIN MOWER engine is running If the chute clogs disengage the drive shaft shut off the engine remove the spark plug wi...

Page 18: ...2 and remove it 2 Remove the connecting link on the chain and remove the chain 3 Check the chain tensioner item 5 for wear Replace if necessary 4 Install the new chain around the sprockets items 3 4 5...

Page 19: ...shear bolt and nut item 4 Tighten securely 5 Reinstall cover and bolts Lubrication WARNING Always disconnect the spark plug wire before servicing your machine Lubricate the drive chain with chain saw...

Page 20: ...1 Drive B type belt and B type pulley Drive pulley 5 3 4 O D Idler belt adjustment Automatic spring tensioner Auger drive 40 chain and sprockets Ratio 2 82 1 Auger RPM 1260 RPM Idler chain adjustment...

Page 21: ...mn and are followed by the description and quantity required O L Obtain Locally in the part number column indicates common hardware that is available at your local hardware supply All reference to rig...

Page 22: ...PARTS 22 DR SNOW THROWER Safety Operation Maintenance Instruction 30 DR SNOW THROWER 8157...

Page 23: ...dia 3 4 2 4300011 16 Flange 4 4300012 17 Chain 40 1 3300004 Connecting link 1 659721 18 Chain tensioner 1 665960 19 Torsion spring 1 3800016 20 Tensioner spring 1 659087 21 V belt B78 5 8 x 81 1 48000...

Page 24: ...3 4 Plastic ring 1 665948 5 Knob 1 657309 6 Nylon washer dia 7 16 3 658468 7 Carriage bolt 5 16 NC x 5 8 3 O L 8 Machine screw 10 32 NC x 5 8 3 2700008 9 Nylon insert locknut 5 16 NC 2 O L 10 Nylon in...

Page 25: ...em REF DESCRIPTION QTY PART 1 Rotation handle 1 665733 2 Worm shaft 1 665734 3 Plastic bushing 2 665959 4 Handle support 1 665726 5 Flat washer 41 64 1 O L 6 Cotter pin 1 8 x 1 3 4 1 O L 7 Hairpin 1 1...

Page 26: ...THROWER Safety Operation Maintenance Instructions Optional Drift Cutters 8173 REF DESCRIPTION QTY PART 1 Flange nut 5 16 NC 4 O L 2 Drift cutters 2 665746 3 Carriage bolt 5 16 NC x 5 8 Gr 5 4 O L O L...

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