DR Brush, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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DR
®
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE(S).
S
YMPTOM
P
OSSIBLE
C
AUSE
The Wheel Drive
Clutch and/or Brake
lever will freeze up
during cold weather
operation. ⇒
Moisture is getting into the cable housing(s) and freezing. Using a lubricating
syringe, inject “dry gas” into the cable-housing opening to absorb the moisture.
Tip the machine forward slightly so the “dry gas” will flow down the inside of the
housing. After the ice blockage has thawed, lubricate the cable(s) with FLUID
FILM
®
or comparable lubricant. See page 25.
The Blade will not
Engage and/or
Disengage. ⇒
Be sure you are holding down 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 Wiring Harness w/Solenoid.
⇒
If the problem persists, call 1(800) DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The Differential
Lock In/Out will not
unlock (stays in the
Lock In position).
⇒
Grass and debris has probably accumulated on the Differential Lock In/Out
Sleeve. Clean and lubricate the Sleeve. See page 26.
⇒
The Differential Lock In/Out cable is broken or out of adjustment. See page 33.
⇒
If the problem persists, call 1(800) DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The Differential
Lock In/Out will not
lock In (stays in the
Lock Out position) ⇒
The Differential Lock In/Out cable is broken or out of adjustment. See page 33.
⇒
If the problem persists, call 1(800) DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.