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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOWER.

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Page 1: ...DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOWER...

Page 2: ...hnical Support Representatives will be happy to help you We also hope to hear from you on how much you like your new helper And please tell your friends about your new DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Having...

Page 3: ...ding Oil and Gasoline 16 Check the Tire Pressure 16 CHAPTER 4 17 OPERATING YOUR DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER 17 The Pre Start Safety Check 17 Before Starting the Engine 18 Electric Starting 18 Manual Star...

Page 4: ...37 TROUBLESHOOTING 37 Troubleshooting Table 37 CHAPTER 7 42 PARTS LISTS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY 42 Parts List Handlebar Assembly 42 Schematic Handlebar Assembly 43 Parts List Frame and Drive A...

Page 5: ...ns used in this manual Tip This is a helpful hint to guide you in getting the most out of your DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Tools Needed This indicates you will need a special tool to perform a maintenanc...

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Page 7: ...r DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER as you assemble and before you operate the machine Replace damaged or missing safety and information labels immediately 148231 Keep combustible substances away from the engi...

Page 8: ...already warm 161541 This label reminds you about the importance of reading and understanding the Safety and Operating Instructions manual and of paying attention to the safety warnings 191161 To avoi...

Page 9: ...THIS IS A HIGH POWERED MACHINE WITH MOVING PARTS OPERATING WITH HIGH ENERGY AT HIGH SPEEDS THE MACHINE MUST BE OPERATED SAFELY UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF HAZARDS FOR YOU AS WELL AS ANYON...

Page 10: ...BACKWARDS UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE MOVING BACKWARDS DO NOT UNDER ANY CONDITIONS REMOVE BEND CUT FIT WELD OR OTHERWISE ALTER STANDARD PARTS ON THE DR FIELD AND...

Page 11: ...YOUR FOOTING OR BALANCE NEVER MOW ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 20 DEGREES OR ANY EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES NEVER MOW ON WET SLOPES REDUCED TRACTION COULD RESULT IN SLIPPING Safety for Children TRAGIC ACCIDE...

Page 12: ...G OR IF YOU RE NEAR ANYTHING THAT COULD CAUSE IT TO IGNITE OR EXPLODE REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL CONTAINER CAPS SECURELY IF YOU SPILL GASOLINE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE MOVE THE MACHINE A...

Page 13: ...NGS 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 MOWER IN A SAFE MANNER CALL 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637...

Page 14: ...10 DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER...

Page 15: ...r new machine before you use it It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features on your mower by reviewing the picture in the next section before beginning the steps outlined...

Page 16: ...tial Lock In Out Control Lever Throttle Choke Control Shift Lever Operator Presence Control Lever Key Switch Fuel Fill Oil Fill Kawasaki Located on the opposite side for B S Engines Brush Deflector Di...

Page 17: ...ADES ARE VERY SHARP AND MAY SPIN AS YOU MANEUVER THE DECK S 4 Remove the brush deck by lifting it up and over the supporting lumber and then remove the lumber You may need to remove one of the cross s...

Page 18: ...d back to remove it The belt is shipped wrapped around the pulley 2 Slide the power unit shaft into the brush deck and install collar and pin Figure 2 3 Install the belt on the pulley and clutch Figur...

Page 19: ...starting mowers with the negative terminal battery wire disconnected This prevents the battery from discharging during shipment Before using your mower you must connect the battery wire Tools Needed 2...

Page 20: ...ng your machine Please refer to your engine manufacturer s owner s manual for detailed oil information Approximate Engine Oil Required w Oil Filter Briggs Stratton 11 5 HP 48 oz 1 42 L Briggs Stratton...

Page 21: ...of the machine to verify that the safety equipment is in good order and that no part adjustments are needed for safe operation Test your Operator Presence Control System 1 Stand in the operating posit...

Page 22: ...the Shift Lever to N Neutral See mower picture Figure 1 on page 12 NOTE The Shift lever MUST be in NEUTRAL and Blade Engage Button pushed DOWN or the engine will not start 2 Move the Throttle Figure 1...

Page 23: ...ed gear 2 Disengage the Parking Brake 3 Gently squeeze the Wheel Clutch Lever to engage a gear 4 Release the Wheel Clutch Lever if you need to slow down or stop Engaging the Blade 1 Hold down the Oper...

Page 24: ...ng with obstacles in the terrain is easy with your new DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER The following section explains how to approach most common obstacles THE MOWER ENGINE S POWER CAN EASILY THROW STONES ST...

Page 25: ...ng down a slope Do not shift while on a slope 4 Note that the mowing deck pivots from side to side which helps avoid scalping and keeps the weight balanced over the drive wheels when operating on unev...

Page 26: ...1 Be very careful of your footing when mowing in wet conditions Avoid steep slopes and other slippery areas 2 Use a lower slower speed when mowing in wet conditions Cold Weather Operation At temperatu...

Page 27: ...THE AIR FILTERS Regular Maintenance Check List NOTE Service intervals shown are considered maximum under normal operating conditions Increase frequencies under extremely dirty or dusty conditions Proc...

Page 28: ...rring noise coming from the starter No noise at all Charging the Battery The mower engine must be operated for at least 45 minutes to maintain proper battery charge If the battery loses its charge you...

Page 29: ...FLUID FILM or comparable lubricant BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE S Lubricate the Parking Brake cable Wheel Drive Clutch cable and the D...

Page 30: ...LM lubricant or SAE 30 oil every 25 operating hours more often if the machine is operated in extremely dusty or wet conditions Remove the Chain Cover lubricate the Chain and replace the cover Figures...

Page 31: ...AND PROVEN FOR MANY HOURS OF USE To Replace the Blade Belt 1 Remove the black belt guard by unscrewing the black knob lifting the cover and pulling up and back to remove it 2 Release the belt tension...

Page 32: ...E BEEN THOROUGHLY TESTED AND PROVEN FOR MANY HOURS OF USE Tools Needed 7 16 socket 1 2 wrench 9 16 wrench Gloves 1 Drain the gas and oil 2 Remove the Blade Belt following the instructions as outlined...

Page 33: ...the Clutch Drive Spring Figure 19 7 Lift and swing the Clutch Bracket out of the way Figure 19 8 Remove the three 3 Belt Guides Figure 19 9 Loosen the belt Retainer Bolts on the outside of the frame o...

Page 34: ...a piece of wood between the blade and the skid on the chute side of the deck Figure 21 2 Remove the blade lock nut right hand regular thread and washer USE CAUTION WHEN PUSHING OR PULLING THE WRENCH...

Page 35: ...Find the Wheel Clutch Adjuster on the Clutch Bracket on the underside of the machine Figure 22 2 Loosen the nut on the front threaded side of the bracket by 1 8 to 1 4 and then tighten the nut on the...

Page 36: ...er Link pins with the needle nose pliers Next remove the Side Plate and then remove the Master Chain Link 4 Slowly feed the chain out 5 Install and route the new chain Figure 24 6 Add the Master Chain...

Page 37: ...appears to have plenty of travel and sleeve is still not fully to the outside the sleeve may have to be cleaned and lubricated See page 26 for Lubrication 3 Loosen the nut on the front side of the Adj...

Page 38: ...ple of turns with the wheel on the ground 2 Block the machine so the wheel to be removed is off the ground 3 Remove the three nuts and slide the wheel off Figure 27 4 Replace the wheel and finger tigh...

Page 39: ...NG ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE S Figure 29 Figure 31 Belt Tension Lever Remove Pin and Collar Belt Removed Figure 30 1 Remove the black belt guard by u...

Page 40: ...ays 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 tan...

Page 41: ...pped Please refer to the engine owner s manual for engine specific procedures Check that the Fuel Shut Off Valve is turned ON Figure 1 on page 12 if your machine is equipped with one Are you using fre...

Page 42: ...a 12 volt 1 to 2 Amp trickle charger If you don t use your mower for at least 45 minutes at a time the battery may need to be periodically charged See the Battery Care section on page 24 If your batte...

Page 43: ...ny nicks on the pulley The belt may be stretched Replace it The cut material is not being properly discharged out of the right side of the machine The discharge chute may be blocked Disengage the blad...

Page 44: ...on the Operator Presence Lever Faulty Blade Control Switch Remove and replace the Switch on the Control Panel Open and or shorted Blade Control Wiring Harness Remove and replace the Blade Control Wir...

Page 45: ...CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 41...

Page 46: ...ositions Electric Start 165201 Switch w Key Snap in 2 Positions Manual Start 24 157201 Key Ignition Switch 25 191231 Switch Push Pull TPDP 26 192311 Lever Cable Engage 27 150361 Knob Cable Lever Ref P...

Page 47: ...CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 43 Schematic Handlebar Assembly...

Page 48: ...Belt 7 OD 5 8 Bore 33 111241 Ring Retaining 5 8 Type SH 34 101451 Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 35 111871 Spacer 1 4 ID 3 8 OD 1 0 L 36 112371 Washer Flat 10 24 USS 37 191171 Wire Harness Kawasaki E S 191181 W...

Page 49: ...CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 45 Schematic Frame and Drive Assembly...

Page 50: ...41 Anti Wrap Guard 4 Hole Mount 13 110751 Nut Nylon Lock 3 8 16 14 111521 Bolt HCS 3 8 16 x 1 GR 5 15 160511 Baffle 26 160611 Baffle 30 16 123211 Bolt HCS 5 16 18 x 3 4 GR 5 17 110761 Nut Nylon Lock 5...

Page 51: ...CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 47 Schematic Brush Deck Assembly...

Page 52: ...0 88 Pitches with Master Link 05 151971 Split Collar 1 00 ID x 1 75 OD Clamp On w Set Screws 06 123211 Bolt HCS 5 16 18 x 3 4 GR 5 07 111581 Bolt HCS 5 16 18 x 1 GR 2 08 110761 Nut Nylon Lock 5 16 18...

Page 53: ...CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 49 Schematic Differential and Wheel Assembly...

Page 54: ...50 DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER NOTES...

Page 55: ...the warranty period warranty parts will be shipped by standard method at no charge to the warranty holder Expedited shipping of warranty parts is the responsibility of the warranty holder SOME STATES...

Page 56: ...with clean fresh unleaded gasoline Make sure the gas valve on the bottom of the tank is open if your model is equipped with one Always close the gas valve when storing your machine ENGINE AIR COOLING...

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