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DR

®

 FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions

13

Battery

Electric-Starting Models

Proper care can lengthen the life of a battery.  Follow these recommendations to ensure your
battery's best performance and long life:

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Do not allow the battery charge to get too low.  If the machine is not used, the battery should be
charged every 4 – 6 weeks.

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Store an unused battery in a dry area that does not freeze.

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Do not charge an already charged battery.  In theory, our battery can not be overcharged with a
trickle charger; however, when a battery is fully charged and the charger is still on, it generates
heat that could be harmful to the battery.  A fully charged battery will read 12V-13.2V with a
voltmeter.

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Do not continue to crank your engine with a low battery.

Charging the Battery

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 6-8 amps.

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At 1 amp the battery may need to be charged for as much as 48 hours.

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At 2 amps the battery may need to be charged for as much as 24 hours.

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At 6-8 amps the battery will be charged in 2 to 3 hours.

Caution: 

 At 6-8 amps a battery can overcharge.

Note:

   Using the recoil starter (ATM10E Briggs & Stratton model only) and then running the engine

will not recharge a dead battery.

Summary of Contents for DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

Page 1: ...WER Safety Operating Instructions Please read through these Operating Instructions and the Engine Manufacturer s Owner s Manual to become familiar with the basic features of the DR ALL TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER before operating it ...

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Page 3: ... 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 FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Having DR Owners spread the word about our products and our way of doing business is the best advertising we can have and the be...

Page 4: ...n consumer use 90 days in commercial use 2 IF WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS of actual hands on use you have questions or you are less than 100 satisfied with your DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER please write or call us at 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 We ll do everything possible to answer your questions or make things right even if it means that you return your DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER for a full refund of its pur...

Page 5: ...E 8 STOPPING THE ENGINE 8 LOCKING THE WHEEL DIFFERENTIAL 9 SLOPES 9 IF THE MACHINE GETS HUNG UP 10 CUTTING BRUSH SAPLINGS 10 REVERSE 10 CUTTING IN WET HEAVY GROWTH 10 ENGINE MAINTENANCE SEE ENGINE MANUFACTURER S OWNER S MANUAL GENERAL MAINTENANCE 11 LUBRICATION 11 BATTERY 13 BELTS 14 BLADE 17 DIFFERENTIAL 18 DRIVE CHAIN 19 WHEEL CLUTCH 20 BLADE ENGAGEMENT CABLE 21 TRANSMISSION 21 TO REMOVE THE WHE...

Page 6: ...2 DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety Operating Instructions ...

Page 7: ... wire garden tools etc and remove these obstacles before mowing Mowing over such obstacles could damage the machine and cause injury Mow only during the daylight hours Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off Don t handle gasoline if you or anyone nearby is smoking or if you re near anything that could cause it to ignite or explode Operating the Machine Safely Keep bystanders at least 1...

Page 8: ...rroundings stop the machine and take the time to look things over Make sure that you have 100 control of the mower at all times Some state and local regulations require the use of a spark arrester on gas powered engines Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information pertaining to your area If you are required to use a spark arrester please contact one of our Customer Se...

Page 9: ...an accurate oil level reading The dipstick on the Kawasaki model should not be screwed in to get an accurate oil level reading 2 Fill the gas tank with clean unleaded gasoline Note See your Engine Manufacturer s Owner s Manual for more detailed fuel and oil recommendations 3 Open the fuel shut off valve On Briggs and Stratton models the red fuel shut off valve is on the fuel line near the bottom o...

Page 10: ...6 DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety Operating Instructions Controls Features Note Kawasaki Model shown Figure 3 ...

Page 11: ... rope slowly until you feel resistance then pull with a rapid stroke to start the engine 4 Move the throttle to the RUN position Engaging the Wheel Drive The DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER has a four speed forward transmission and single speed reverse Forward speeds range from 1 4 mph in first gear to 4 3 mph in fourth gear Use the lower gears for mowing in thick woody vegetation and the higher gears fo...

Page 12: ...r forward to OFF Note Releasing the operator presence lever while the blade is engaged will cause the engine to shut off Stopping the Engine 1 Push the blade control lever forward to OFF 2 Move the shift lever to N neutral 3 Move the throttle control to IDLE 4 Turn the key to OFF and remove it for safety ...

Page 13: ...ind it more difficult to turn and maneuver Slopes We do not recommend using the DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER continuously on slopes greater than 25 degrees Doing so could deprive the engine of oil and cause it to overheat When moving across moderate slopes in ditches etc locking the differential will improve traction Figure 6 Note that the mowing deck pivots from side to side 12 degrees in either dire...

Page 14: ...de up and over material slowly Adjust your forward speed to varying conditions Figure 8 After cutting brush etc you may want to mow over it again to remove any remaining branches It works best to mow from the trunk end toward the top as brush lies on the ground Reverse Be very careful of your footing when operating the machine in reverse Know what s behind you and take your time The blade will eng...

Page 15: ...your DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER in top condition Use the daily checklist on the back cover of this manual whenever you operate your mower WARNING Some of the following procedures require access to the underside of the machine Before you tip the machine on its side with the discharge chute facing up you must drain the oil and gas and remove the air filters Lubrication Your DR FIELD BRUSH MOWER is gre...

Page 16: ...ted otherwise pump only until you feel slight resistance 1 2 pumps 2 The following areas should be lubricated with FLUID FILM or comparable lubricant every 10 to 20 operating hours more often if the machine is operated in extremely dusty conditions The differential fork at both ends Figure 11 The axle above the hub where the spring is Figure 11 The drive chain and the chain adjuster slide plate Fi...

Page 17: ... charger is still on it generates heat that could be harmful to the battery A fully charged battery will read 12V 13 2V with a voltmeter Do not continue to crank your engine with a low battery Charging the Battery 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 6 8 amps At ...

Page 18: ...to remove it 2 Using a 1 2 wrench or socket remove the lock nut on the anti rotation strap and pull the strap away from the post Figure 13 3 Rotate the clutch counterclockwise to release the tension on the blade clutch spring 4 Remove the blade clutch spring Figure 14 Remove the extension spring Figure 16 You can use vise grip pliers to remove the spring or make a simple wire pull as illustrated i...

Page 19: ... pulleys Figures 17 18 2 Pull the mower deck forward 3 Push the pivot washer back toward the engine it should be between the cap screw and the frame 4 Replace the 5 16 x 2 cap screw on the pivot tube Figure 17 Tighten until you see 3 4 threads outside of the nut do not over tighten Note If you can t get the cap screw through the pivot tube you can use a piece of wood to push the deck forward so th...

Page 20: ...a 7 16 socket remove the two belt retainers from the 6 transmission pulley There is one on the rear of the pulley and one on the side Figure 20 Be careful not to lose the retainers or washers 6 With a 1 2 socket loosen the two lock nuts that hold the belt guide 2 3 turns don t remove them and pull the belt guide back Figure 21 7 Push the 2 1 4 clutch idler pulley to the outside of the frame and st...

Page 21: ...install the blade belt See the instructions on page 15 5 Turn the machine upright Note You may need to adjust the wheel clutch cable after replacing the belt See the instructions on page 20 Blade To Replace the Blade Tools Needed 15 16 wrench or socket air wrench if available rag or gloves to handle the blade WARNING Always remove the spark plug wire before servicing your machine Note You may need...

Page 22: ...structions below to adjust it Tools Needed 2 1 2 deep well wrenches or sockets screwdriver WARNING Always remove the spark plug wire before servicing your machine 1 Loosen the bolt in Figure 25 about 1 2 turn 2 With a screwdriver push the shift support toward the axle as far as it will go and tighten the bolt Figure 25 3 Engage and disengage the differential lever a few times then check the cleara...

Page 23: ...ustment When you push in the center of the chain it should not move more than 1 2 4 When the adjustment is correct with two 1 2 wrenches hold the inner nut in place and tighten the outer nut firmly against it 5 Check and tighten the innermost nut on the adjustment bolt look under the machine it s the nut that sits against the chain adjuster bracket This nut must be tight against the bracket IMPORT...

Page 24: ...e chain out 5 Mount the new chain 6 Add the master chain link 7 Replace the access door and tighten the lock nuts 8 Readjust the chain drive adjustment bolt page 19 Figure 27 Wheel Clutch When properly adjusted tension on the wheel clutch lever should increase when the lever is about parallel to almost touching the handlebar grip Tools Needed 7 16 wrench WARNING Always remove the spark plug wire b...

Page 25: ...there is a bracket with two nuts one on each side for adjusting the blade engagement cable Figure 32 Loosen the nuts and push the threaded cable housing down about 1 8 at a time into the bracket Check the spring measurement again and adjust as needed 2 Retighten the nuts Transmission The transmission is maintenance free and does not need additional lubrication To Remove the Wheels Tools Needed fla...

Page 26: ...f your DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER will be idle for more than 30 days we recommend using a gas stabilizer This will prevent the carburetor from gumming up If there is dirt or moisture in the gas remove it by draining the tank Completely fill the tank with fresh unleaded gas and add the appropriate amount of stabilizer or gasoline additive Run the engine for a short time to allow the additive to circu...

Page 27: ...roperly Loosen the blade nut reset the blade and tighten the nut Differential Differential locks when not in engaged position Þ Follow the adjustment instructions on page 18 Engine Recoil will not pull out or is difficult to pull Briggs Stratton Engine Models ATM10S and ATM10E only Þ Check that the blade lever is in the disengaged position Þ The recoil may be broken or jammed Try to turn the engin...

Page 28: ...and replace if needed Þ Clean or replace the air filter if needed Þ Check the vent holes in the fuel cap clean them if they re clogged Þ Replace gas with fresh unleaded fuel Engine smokes Þ Check the oil level and adjust as needed Þ You may be operating the machine on too great an incline Þ Check the air filter and clean or replace if needed Þ You may be using the wrong oil too light for the tempe...

Page 29: ...et 39 100221 Blade Idler Arm 40 101171 Spindle Hub 41 100621 Blade Engage Cable 42 101201 Knob Belt Guard 43 100981 Grip Mower Engagement Lever Ref Part Description 44 100641 Cap Mower Engagement Lever 45 101801 Nylon Washer 1 x 505 x 125 46 101861 Positive Wire KAW 23 Red 47 101561 Spacer 75 x 1 x 1 7 48 101891 Grease Fitting 1 4 28 49 135971 Flexible Conduit Split 7 16 X 30 50 101551 Solenoid Br...

Page 30: ...0961 Roll Pin 3 16 x 1 134 111441 Bolt HHCS 1 2 x 2 135 114701 Bolt HHCS 1 4 20 x 1 2 Ref Part Description 136 111501 Bolt HHCS 1 4 28 x 3 4 138 111491 Bolt HHCS 1 4 x 1 139 111511 Bolt HHCS 3 8 x 1 1 2 140 111571 Bolt HHCS 5 16 x 1 3 4 141 111581 Bolt HHCS 5 16 x 1 142 111591 Bolt HHCS 5 16 x 2 1 2 143 111421 Bolt HHCS 5 16 x 3 4 144 112391 Flat Washer 3 8 145 111741 Screw 8 32 x 1 2 146 111701 W...

Page 31: ...DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety Operating Instructions 27 Main Frame Assembly Please Note The circled numbers match the first column of numbers on the parts list Figure 34 ...

Page 32: ...28 DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety Operating Instructions Wheel Axle Assembly Please Note The circled numbers match the first column of numbers on the parts list Figure 35 ...

Page 33: ...DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety Operating Instructions 29 Handlebar Assembly Please Note The circled numbers match the first column of numbers on the parts list Figure 36 ...

Page 34: ...30 DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety Operating Instructions Brush Mower Deck Assembly Please Note The circled numbers match the first column of numbers on the parts list Figure 37 ...

Page 35: ...DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety Operating Instructions 31 Wiring Diagrams Electric starting models only Fig ure 38 Kawasaki 14 0 HP Tecumseh 12 5 HP ...

Page 36: ...32 DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety Operating Instructions Wiring Diagrams cont Electric starting models only Figure 39 Briggs Stratton 10 5 HP ...

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Page 40: ...oring your machine 4 ENGINE It is very important to keep the engine clean Remove grass and other debris from the engine cooling fins and debris guard A dirty engine retains heat and can cause damage to the internal engine parts 4 BELTS Check the belts for wear proper alignment and tension 4 BLADE Check the blade for tightness nicks and wear Remove any wrapped weeds and grass from the blade bearing...

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