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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions

Symptom

Possible Cause

Blade vibrates
when engaged.

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The blade may not be seated properly on the hub.
Loosen the blade nut, reset the blade and tighten the
nut.

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The spindle bearings may be bad.

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Call

1(800) DR-OWNER (376-9637)

for assistance.

The blade is not
cutting or is
loose.

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The blade may not be seated properly on the hub.
Loosen the blade nut, reset the blade and tighten the
nut.

⇒

Sharpen the blade if it is dull or nicked.

Wheels pulling
left or right.

⇒

Check the tire pressure. There should be 14 psi in
each tire.

Summary of Contents for DR SCOUT DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

Page 1: ...DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety Operating Instructions Please read instructions before operating machine ...

Page 2: ...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 SCOUT 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 best way to help us provide even better service in the years to come Thanks once again for all of us at Country...

Page 3: ...l and Gasoline 9 Chapter 4 Operating Your DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER 10 Before Starting the Engine 10 Starting 10 Engaging the Wheel Drive 11 Engaging the Blade 11 Stopping the Blade 11 Stopping the Engine 12 Obstacle Tips 12 Slopes 13 If the machine gets hung up 13 Cutting Brush Saplings 14 Reverse 14 Chapter 5 Maintaining the DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER 16 Regular Maintenance Check List 1...

Page 4: ... you call please have your serial number or order number available so we can help you quickly Conventions used in this manual Tip This is a helpful hint to guide you in getting the most out of your mower Tools Needed This indicates you will need a special tool to perform a maintenance function on your machine Note This information may be helpful to you If you are ever unsure about an action you ar...

Page 5: ...you will be working Look for rocks logs sticks rope wire garden tools etc and remove these objects before mowing Mowing over these objects could damage the machine and cause injury Safety Information Labels Take some time to become familiar with the following standard safety cautions applicable to your mower Replace damaged or missing safety labels immediately Keep combustible substances away from...

Page 6: ...you about the importance of reading and understanding the Safety Operating Instructions manual and of paying attention to the safety warnings 16265 To avoid injury keep your hands and feet away from the spinning blade 13649 This label shows the proper routing of the blade belt 16437 ...

Page 7: ... the engine Engage and disengage the blade a few times to get used to it before mowing NEVER remove the shields from the mower or alter the deck in any way Keep your hands and feet away from the blade belts chains blade pulleys and concealed areas while the engine is running NEVER reach under the deck or grab hold of any part of the deck when the engine is running ALWAYS shut off the engine and re...

Page 8: ...h for traffic when mowing near roadways Safety with Gasoline Powered Machines Do not run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation Store all fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose 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 If yo...

Page 9: ...nt in compliance with state regulations is a misdemeanor under California law and may be in violation of other state and or federal regulations Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information in your area Additional Information and Potential Changes Country Home Products Inc reserves the right to discontinue change and improve its products at any time without notice or o...

Page 10: ...t up your 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 in this chapter DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Controls and Features Figure 1 Operator Presence Control Wheel Clutch Key Switch Throttle Control Blade Clutch Shift Lever Starter Handle ...

Page 11: ...ding the machine to the pallet 4 Roll the mower off the pallet Do not discard your pallet and packaging material until you are fully satisfied with your machine 5 Remove blade protector from blade See caution note above Check the Tire Pressure There should be 10 psi in each tire WARNING Always wear eye protection when cutting the banding The banding may have a lot of tension on it and may snap str...

Page 12: ...wait one minute for the oil to settle Figure 2 2 Check the dipstick and continue adding a few ounces of oil at a time rechecking the dipstick until the oil reaches the fill mark Be careful not to overfill Figure 2 3 Fill the gas tank to within inch of the top with fresh unleaded gas See your engine manufacturer s owner s manual for more information Important To get an accurate reading when checkin...

Page 13: ...ge 9 2 Check the gas level Figure 2 Starting 1 Move the shift lever to N Neutral Figure 3 2 Move the throttle Figure 4 to the RUN position 3 Press the primer pump three times 4 Turn the key Figure 4 to START 5 Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance Let the cord retract a little bit then pull the cord rapidly to start the engine One or two pulls usually starts the...

Page 14: ...re 4 on page 11 when shifting gears 1 Move the shift lever Figure 4 to any desired gear 2 Gently squeeze the wheel clutch lever to engage a gear 3 Release the clutch if you need to slow down or stop Engaging the Blade 1 Hold down the operator presence lever Figure 4 2 Squeeze the blade clutch lever Figure 4 Note If you squeeze the blade clutch lever before holding down the operator presence lever ...

Page 15: ...Always check your work area before mowing and remove any debris that might tangle or damage the machine WARNING The mower engine s power can potentially throw stones sticks and other debris at great velocity which could cause personal injury or property damage DO NOT run the machine over gravel driveways or over loose stones or mulch with the mower blade spinning Figure 5 1 2 3 WARNING DO NOT touc...

Page 16: ...ee the machine from stumps or debris while the blade is engaged 2 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug 3 Try pushing down on the handlebars to lift the mowing deck over the obstacle 4 Pull the machine away from the obstacle and clear any debris from the machine 5 Reconnect the spark plug and restart the machine WARNING If you need to leave the operating position to clear debris from the d...

Page 17: ...from the trunk end toward the top as brush lies on the ground Reverse 1 Be very careful of your footing when operating the machine in reverse Know what s behind you and take your time 2 Disengage the blade before shifting into reverse Mow in the forward gears only using reverse for maneuvering 3 Shift into REVERSE Tip If you find it difficult to shift into reverse lightly feather the wheel clutch ...

Page 18: ...15 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety Operating Instructions ...

Page 19: ...s Increase frequencies under extremely dirty or dusty conditions Procedure Before Each Use Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours Check Operator Presence Switch Check Engine Oil Level Check General Equipment Condition Check Blade for Sharpness Check Tire Pressure Clean Air Filter Precleaner Change Engine Oil 1st time 5 hours Clean Engine Exterior Cooling Fins Check All Belt Tensions Condition Lubricate Ch...

Page 20: ...omparable 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 Figur...

Page 21: ...iller tube into the suitable receptacle 3 Replace the oil by following the instructions on page 9 Alternate Method 1 Remove the Oil Fill Cap and vacuum the oil from the engine through the oil fill tube using a vacuum oil drainer 2 Replace the oil by following the instructions on page 9 Note If the oil is not to be reused be sure to use environmentally safe disposal procedures in the disposing of t...

Page 22: ... side of the machine Figure 12 4 Remove the clutch return spring by unhooking from the eyebolt Figure 12 5 Remove the clutch spring from the clutch tab by rotating the tab toward the rear of the machine clockwise to relieve tension and unhook the spring from the tab Figure 12 6 Remove the belt from the engine pulley below the machine and then remove it from around the clutch Figure 12 7 To mount t...

Page 23: ...ol cable from the handle by pulling back and down Figure 13 5 Remove the blade belt following the instructions as outlined on page 19 6 With the machine on its side remove the two bolts and the clutch cable bracket and the third belt guide bolt to the right of the pulley Figure 14 7 Remove the belt from the pulleys and re install the new belt by reversing the above procedure 8 Check the wheel clut...

Page 24: ...re 16 2 Remove the blade bolt right hand regular thread and washer 3 Remove the blade 4 Mount the new blade washer and bolt Note Be sure the blade is seated completely over the small ridge in the spindle hub before tightening the lock nut Figure 16 WARNING Before performing any maintenance procedure stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire WARNING Use caution when pushing or pulling the ...

Page 25: ...ch bracket on the underside of the machine Figure 17 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 back against the bracket Check the tension on the clutch lever and repeat the adjustment as needed Figure 17 WARNING Before performing any maintenance procedure stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire WARNING If clutch is over tigh...

Page 26: ... the master chain link Figure 19 First remove the lock clip A with a flat head screwdriver and pliers You ll need to lift one side and rotate the clip to get it off the master link Next remove the side plate B Then remove the master chain link 3 Slowly feed the chain out 4 Mount the new chain as shown in Figure 20 5 Add the master chain link 6 Replace the chain cover and tighten the lock nut and t...

Page 27: ...on the right hand side there is a bracket for adjusting the blade engagement cable Figure 21 To tighten the cable loosen the nut on the front threaded side of the bracket by 1 8 to 1 4 and then tighten the nut on the back against the bracket Check the tension on the blade lever and repeat the adjustment as needed Figure 21 WARNING Before performing any maintenance procedure stop the engine and dis...

Page 28: ...ook the clutch spring 3 Unhook the return spring from the clutch spring beneath the clutch tab Figure 23 4 Install the new return spring by reversing the above procedure Clutch Spring 1 Remove the return spring as above 2 Remove the top nut from the clutch cam pivot bolt Figure 24 3 With a gloved hand remove the idler tension spring from the pivot bolt by pulling the spring toward the bolt and lif...

Page 29: ...ersing the above procedure 7 Replace the belt guard See Figure 11 on page 19 Removing the Wheels Tool Needed 2 7 16 wrenches or sockets 1 Block the machine so the wheel to be removed is off the ground 2 While holding the shear bolt head remove the shear bolt nut remove the shear bolt and slide the wheel off Figure 25 3 Do not over tighten the shear bolt nut when reinstalling the wheels Figure 25 W...

Page 30: ...rt time to allow the additive to circulate Remove the spark plug and pour about 1 ounce of motor oil into the cylinder hole Replace the plug and pull the recoil starter rope until you feel strong resistance This will coat the piston and seat the valves to prevent moisture buildup Clean replace the air filters Clean dirt and debris from the cylinder head cooling fins blower housing debris screen an...

Page 31: ...ay be broken or jammed Try to turn the engine pulley by hand with the spark plug wire off If it turns the recoil is broken or jammed Call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assistance The engine won t start Please refer to the engine manufacture s owner s manual for engine specific procedures Is the key in the START position Are you using fresh clean gas If the gas is old change it Use a fuel stabilizer ...

Page 32: ... manufacturer s owner s manual Check the oil level and adjust as needed If your engine still lacks power call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assistance Engine smokes Check the oil level and adjust as needed You may be operating the machine on too great an incline See SLOPES section on Page 13 Check the air filter and clean or replace if needed You may be using the wrong oil too light for the temperat...

Page 33: ... reset the blade and tighten the nut The spindle bearings may be bad Call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assistance The blade is not cutting or is loose The blade may not be seated properly on the hub Loosen the blade nut reset the blade and tighten the nut Sharpen the blade if it is dull or nicked Wheels pulling left or right Check the tire pressure There should be 14 psi in each tire ...

Page 34: ...31 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety Operating Instructions Notes ...

Page 35: ...During 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 DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE LENGTH OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Country Home Products Inc shall not be liable under any circumstances for any incident...

Page 36: ...ce remove the oil fill cap and check the oil level Fill the reservoir according to the dipstick with SAE30 HD motor oil GAS Fill the gas tank with fresh unleaded gasoline 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 internal engine components BELTS Check the belts...

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