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Daily Checklist for the DR
®
PRO XL-DRT
To help maintain your DR
®
PRO XL-DRT for optimum performance, we recommend you follow this checklist each time you
use your machine.
[ ] OIL: With the machine on a level surface, 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 Fuel Tank with fresh, unleaded gasoline.
[ ] ENGINE: It is very important to keep the Engine clean. Remove dirt and other debris from the Engine Cooling Fins and Debris Guard.
A dirty Engine retains heat and can cause damage to internal Engine components.
[ ] AIR FILTER: A clean Air Filter will mean a much easier starting and cooler running Engine. Please refer to your Engine Owner's Manual
for instructions on cleaning the Air Filter.
[ ] TIRES: Check the Tires for wear and proper inflation.
End of Season and Storage
Note: Please refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for Engine-specific procedures.
Change the oil; this will help to eliminate sludge and acids in the Engine. For winter use, use SAE 5W – 30W.
If your DR PRO XL-DRT will be idle for more than 30 days, we recommend using a gas stabilizer or draining the fuel system. This will
prevent sediment from gumming up the carburetor. If there is dirt or moisture in the gas or tank, 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 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 and/or replace the Air Filter(s).
Clean dirt and debris from the cylinder head cooling fins, carburetor linkage, blower housing, rotating screen, and muffler area of the
Engine.
Check to make sure the operator controls are moving freely. Lubricate the Throttle Lever Cable and Drive Clutch Control cable with SAE
30 Oil if necessary.
When performing any maintenance, you must first shut off the engine, wait five minutes to allow parts to cool and disconnect the
spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.
When performing any maintenance, you must first shut off the engine, wait five minutes to allow parts to cool and disconnect the
spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.
