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SCOUT

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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER

SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOWER.

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Page 1: ...DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOWER...

Page 2: ...of our Technical Support Representatives will be happy to help you We also hope to hear from you on how much you like your new helper In addition please tell your friends about your new DR SCOUT FIELD...

Page 3: ...PTER 4 15 OPERATING YOUR DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER 15 The Pre Start Safety Check 15 Before Starting the Engine 16 Starting 16 Engaging the Wheel Drive 17 Engaging the Blade 17 Stopping the Blade...

Page 4: ...AMS AND WARRANTY 40 Parts List Handlebar Assembly 40 Schematic Handlebar Assembly 41 Parts List Frame and Drive Assembly 42 Schematic Frame and Drive Assembly 43 Parts List Brush Deck Assembly 44 Sche...

Page 5: ...you Conventions used in this manual THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY Tip This is a helpful hint to guide you in getting the most out of...

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Page 7: ...on your DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER as you assemble and before you operate the machine Replace damaged or missing safety and information labels immediately 148231 Keep combustible substances away f...

Page 8: ...minds you about the importance of reading and understanding the Safety Operating Instructions Manual and of paying attention to the safety warnings 211641 This label reminds you operate the machine sa...

Page 9: ...y THIS IS A HIGH POWERED MACHINE WITH MOVING PARTS OPERATING WITH HIGH ENERGY AT HIGH SPEEDS YOU MUST OPERATE THE MACHINE SAFELY UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF HAZARDS FOR YOU AS WELL AS ANYO...

Page 10: ...BACKWARDS UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE MOVING BACKWARDS DO NOT UNDER ANY CONDITIONS REMOVE BEND CUT FIT WELD OR OTHERWISE ALTER STANDARD PARTS ON THE DR SCOUT FIEL...

Page 11: ...YOUR FOOTING OR BALANCE NEVER MOW ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 20 DEGREES OR ANY EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES NEVER MOW ON WET SLOPES REDUCED TRACTION COULD RESULT IN SLIPPING Safety for Children TRAGIC ACCIDE...

Page 12: ...CONTAINER CAPS SECURELY IF YOU SPILL GASOLINE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE MOVE THE MACHINE AWAY FROM THE AREA OF THE SPILL AND AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION UNTIL THE GAS VAPORS HAVE DI...

Page 13: ...AND CAUTIONS CAN BE ALL INCLUSIVE IF SITUATIONS OCCUR THAT ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL THE OPERATOR MUST APPLY COMMON SENSE AND OPERATE THIS MOWER IN A SAFE MANNER CALL 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 FOR...

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Page 15: ...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 outlin...

Page 16: ...Controls and Features NOTE The model shown in Figure 1 may look slightly different from your machine Figure 1 Key Switch Throttle Control Operator Presence Control Lever Blade Engagement Lever Wheel C...

Page 17: ...banding 2 Remove the top of the carton Separate the stapled vertical cardboard ends from the pallet to access the pallet straps Be careful of the staples 3 Pry off the fasteners and cut any ties hold...

Page 18: ...ll NOTE Use only SAE 30 high detergent oil Other types of oil could cause problems operating your machine Please refer to your Engine Owner s Manual for detailed oil information Approximate Engine Oil...

Page 19: ...fore each use of the machine to verify that the safety equipment is in good order and that no part adjustments are needed for safe operation Test your Operator Presence Control System 1 Stand in the o...

Page 20: ...1 Move the Shift Lever to N Neutral Figure 3 2 Move the Throttle Figure 1 on page 12 to the RUN position NOTE If the engine is cold push the Primer Bulb Figure 4 in and completely release it lifting...

Page 21: ...Lever to engage a gear 3 Release the Wheel Clutch Lever if you need to slow down or stop Engaging the Blade 1 Hold down the Operator Presence Lever Figure 1 on page 12 2 Engage the Blade by squeezing...

Page 22: ...roach most common obstacles THE MOWER ENGINE S POWER CAN EASILY THROW STONES STICKS AND OTHER DEBRIS UP TO 100 FEET AT GREAT VELOCITY WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE DO NOT RUN TH...

Page 23: ...free wheeling shift into a lower gear before going down a slope NEVER shift while on a slope If the machine gets hung up 1 Disengage the Blade NEVER try to free the machine from stumps or debris with...

Page 24: ...when operating the machine in reverse Know what is 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 If yo...

Page 25: ...WIRE DRAIN THE OIL AND GAS AND REMOVE THE AIR FILTERS Regular Maintenance Check List NOTE Consider the service intervals shown as maximum under normal operating conditions Increase frequencies under...

Page 26: ...STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE 1 Lubricate the Blade Clutch Cable and Wheel Clutch Cable with SAE 30 Oil Apply the lubricant into the cable housing while working the cable back and...

Page 27: ...the mower tip the machine to the left and drain the oil out through the Oil Filler Tube into the suitable receptacle Figure 11 4 Replace the oil by following the instructions on page 14 Alternate Meth...

Page 28: ...13 3 Remove the Anti Rotation Bracket by removing the Mounting Bolt from the side of the machine Figure 13 Place one hand beneath the Bracket inside the machine to catch any inside washers Lift the B...

Page 29: ...de remove the two 2 Bolts the Clutch Cable Bracket and the third Belt Guide Bolt to the right of the Pulley Figure 16 6 Remove the Belt from the Pulleys and re install the new Belt by reversing the ab...

Page 30: ...e the Blade with a block of wood between the Blade and the mower frame Figure 17 2 Remove the Blade Bolt right hand regular thread and washer USE CAUTION WHEN PUSHING OR PULLING THE WRENCH NEXT TO THE...

Page 31: ...renches 1 Find the Wheel Clutch Adjuster on the Clutch Bracket on the underside of the machine Figure 18 2 Loosen the Nut on the front threaded side of the Bracket by 1 8 to 1 4 and then tighten the N...

Page 32: ...driver and at the same time slide the Lock Clip back off the Master Link pins with the Needle Nose Pliers Next remove the Side Plate and then remove the Master Chain Link 3 Slowly feed the Chain out 4...

Page 33: ...POSITION WITHOUT THE OPERATOR HOLDING THE LEVER Tool Needed 2 1 2 Open End Wrench 1 Tip the machine forward and stabilize it 2 Under the machine on the right hand side there is a Bracket for adjustin...

Page 34: ...oved hand remove the Idler Tension Spring from the Pivot Bolt by pulling the Spring toward the Bolt and lifting it off Figure 24 5 Using a 9 16 Wrench raise the Cam Retaining Nut lift the Clutch Cam u...

Page 35: ...2 Wrench 9 16 Wrench Gloves Marking Pen Block of wood to brace the Blade 1 Remove the Blade Belt per steps 1 thru 6 on page 24 2 Tip the machine toward the rear and stabilize it 3 Wedge a block of wo...

Page 36: ...t into position near the Mounting Bolt Hole in the frame 15 Hold two 2 of the Flat Washers supplied in your kit between the Bracket and the Mounting Hole save the third washer for possible adjustments...

Page 37: ...teps 16 through 20 using three 3 Flat Washers NOTE It is VERY IMPORTANT that you perform the following test 21 With the Blade Engagement Lever in the down position place a 1 2 Wrench on the Clutch Bol...

Page 38: ...he machine so the Wheel you are removing is off the ground 2 While holding the Shear Bolt Head Figure 32 with one Wrench remove the Shear Bolt Nut with the other Wrench 3 Remove the Shear Bolt and sli...

Page 39: ...Debris Screen and Muffler area of the Engine If your Engine has a Fuel Filter replace it If your DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER will be idle for more than 30 days we recommend using a gas stabilizer...

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Page 41: ...ug and reinstall it The Recoil may be broken or jammed Call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assistance The Engine will not start Please refer to the Engine Owner s Manual for Engine specific procedures Ma...

Page 42: ...sure that your Engine has the right amount of clean oil If it is dirty change it following the procedure on page 23 If your Engine still lacks power call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assistance Engine...

Page 43: ...for assistance The Blade is not cutting or is loose The Blade may not be seated properly on the hub Loosen the Blade Bolt reseat the Blade and tighten the Bolt Be sure to turn OFF the Engine and remo...

Page 44: ...tch 11 175381 Cable Traction Drive 12 180951 Lever Blade Engage w Switch and Harness Adapter 13 164961 Grip Handlebar Plain 1 14 178991 Cable Blade Engage 15 109161 Bolt Eye 16 110691 Nut 5 16 18 17 1...

Page 45: ...CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 41 Schematic Handlebar Assembly 051012...

Page 46: ...1 7 8 OD 18 110751 Nut Nylon Lock 3 8 16 19 165491 Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 Self Tapping 20 126861 Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 HCS 21 112391 Washer Flat 3 8 USS 22 123371 Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 HCS 23 173371 Bushing Tract...

Page 47: ...CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 43 Schematic Frame and Drive Assembly 051012...

Page 48: ...Housing Brush Deck 16 119851 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 17 175371 Blade Air Tip 22 18 101771 Washer 64 ID x 2 5 OD 19 175451 Bolt 5 8 11 UNC x 1 1 4 HHCS 20 111531 Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 HCS 21 173311 Bushing D...

Page 49: ...CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 45 Schematic Brush Deck Assembly 061114...

Page 50: ...ome Products Inc Ref Part Description 01 180171 Differential 700 268 02 108921 Flange Ball Bearing 2 hole 03 152171 Bearing Ball 3 4 Bore 04 123211 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 HCS 05 110761 Nut Nylon Lock 5 16...

Page 51: ...CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 47 Schematic Differential and Wheel Assembly 051012...

Page 52: ...48 DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Notes...

Page 53: ...warranty period warranty parts will ship 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 AL...

Page 54: ...tick DO NOT OVERFILL Use SAE 30 high detergent motor oil GAS Fill the gas tank with clean fresh unleaded gasoline ENGINE AIR COOLING SYSTEM It is very important to keep the Engine clean of debris Remo...

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