DR PREMIER 44T, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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DR
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TOW-BEHIND FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
3. Position the Remote Control Cable over the Push Bar and insert the
Connector through the Cable Clamps on the Tow Bar (Figure 7).
4. Plug the Connector into the Blade Engage/Disengage Remote Control
(Figure 6).
Adding Oil and Gasoline
Tip: To avoid confusion, we recommend leaving the caps on the Fuel and Oil
Fills until you are ready to pour either gasoline or oil into the correct Fill.
Engine Oil and Fuel Capacities
Oil (SAE 30 HD) Fuel (Unleaded)
Briggs and Stratton – 16.5 HP 48 oz. 2.5 Gal (9.46 L)
Briggs and Stratton – 20 HP 64 oz. w/Filter 2.5 Gal (9.46 L)
DR – 10.3 HP 1.1L .92 Gal (3.5 L)
Note: Use only SAE 30 HD (High Detergent) oil. Other types of oil could cause
problems with the operation of your machine. Please refer to your Engine Owner’s
Manual for detailed oil information.
Note: See the Engine Owner’s Manual for more detailed information.
1. Place the machine on a level surface and remove the Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
(Figure 8a or 8b).
2. Initially add 32 oz. of SAE 30 High Detergent oil (recommended by the
Engine Manufacturer) into the Oil Fill and wait one minute for the oil to
settle.
3. Replace the Dipstick fully and then remove it to check the oil level. 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.
4. Replace the Dipstick and turn it a quarter turn clockwise to lock it fully into
position.
5. Remove the Fuel Cap and fill the gas tank to within 1-1/2" below top of fill
neck (to allow for fuel expansion) with fresh, unleaded gas. Replace the Fuel
Cap when finished.
Connecting the Battery Wire
We ship all Electric-Starting machines with the green negative (ground) Battery
Wire disconnected. This prevents the Battery from discharging during
shipment. Before using your DR TOW-BEHIND FIELD and BRUSH MOWER,
you must connect the green negative Battery Wire.
1.
Push the green negative Wire Connector fully onto the negative terminal of
the Battery (Figure 9).
Figure 8b (Premier)
Oil Fill
Fuel Fill
Figure 9
Green Negative
(ground) Wire
Battery
Figure 8a (Pro XL, Pro similar)
Oil Fill
Fuel Fill
Cable Routed
over Push Bar
Tow Bar
Cable
Clamps
Figure 7
Remote Control
Cable
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You must add oil before starting the engine. This machine is shipped
without oil. Traces of oil may be in the reservoir from factory testing, but
YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. Fill the
reservoir slowly, checking the level frequently to avoid overfilling.

To get an accurate reading when checking the oil level:
- The machine should be on a level surface.
- The dipstick SHOULD be screwed down on Briggs Engines.
- The dipstick SHOULD NOT be screwed down on DR Engines.