17 DR
SCOUT
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions
Lubrication
Your DR
SCOUT
FIELD and BRUSH
MOWER was lubricated at the Factory.
The spindle, differential and transmission are lubricated for life and sealed at the
factory. The operator needs to provide engine lubrication and lubricate the chain
periodically.
Tools & Supplies Needed:
9/16" wrench or socket (chain cover)
FLUID FILM
®
or comparable lubricant
1. The drive chain should be
lubricated with FLUID FILM
®
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 by first removing the shift
lever attaching nut (
Figure
8) and
remove the shift lever.
2. Remove the two cover screws,
remove the cover, lubricate the
chain and replace the cover.
(
Figures 9 and 10
)
Figure 8
Figure 10
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Chain Cover Screws
Lubricate Chain
Shift Lever Nut
Figure 9
