DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait five (5) minutes to allow all parts to cool.
Disconnect the spark plug wire(s), keeping it away from the spark plug(s).
Charging the Battery
Operate the Mower Engine for at least 45 minutes to maintain proper Battery charge. 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 2
amps.
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At 1 amp, you may have to charge the Battery for as long as 48 hours.
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At 2 amps, you may have to charge the Battery for as long as 24 hours.
NOTE: Using the Recoil Starter and then running the Engine will not recharge a dead or significantly discharged Battery.
To connect a Battery Charger to your DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER, follow the steps listed below.
1. Detach the two (2) Battery wires going to the Battery on your DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.
2. Attach the black (-) Battery Charger wire to the Battery negative (-) terminal, and attach the red (+) Battery Charger wire to the
Battery positive (+) terminal.
3. Plug the Battery Charger into an outlet.
Lubrication
Your DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER was greased at the Factory. The operator needs to periodically lubricate the Wheel Clutch
Cable, Brake Cable, Belt Idler Arm, Drive Chain, and the Differential Lock In/Out Cable and Sleeve Shaft.
Tools & Supplies Needed:
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Grease Gun w/General Purpose Grease
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1/2" Wrench or Socket (Chain Cover)
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SAE 30 oil
Lubricate the Parking Brake Cable, Wheel Drive Clutch Cable, and the Differential Lock In/Out Cable with SAE 30 oil. Apply the
lubricant into the Cable Housing while working the Cable back and forth and few times. Do this at both ends of the Cables (
Figure
10 ). Perform this lubrication more often in dry and dusty environments.
When you are finished charging the battery, disconnect the charger from the outlet first, then disconnect the battery charger wires
from the battery. If you leave the battery charger wires connected to the battery, the battery will discharge itself back into the
charger.
Lubricate
Right Side
Left Side
Lubricate
Lock In/Out Cable
Clutch
Cable
Underneath Machine
Figure 10