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Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER

WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER

Safety & Operating Instructions

Models:
SP26
SP30

Serial No.

Order No.

DR Power Equipment

Toll-free phone:

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

Fax:

1-802-951-8497

Website:

www.DRpower.com

Summary of Contents for SP26

Page 1: ...ructions before operating the DR WIDE CUT LAWN MOWER DR WIDE CUT LAWN MOWER Safety Operating Instructions Models SP26 SP30 Serial No Order No DR Power Equipment Toll free phone 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637...

Page 2: ...2 DR WIDE CUT LAWN MOWER...

Page 3: ...convenience and ready reference enter the Serial Number and Order Number in the space provided on the front cover of this manual Additional Information and Potential Changes DR Power Equipment reserve...

Page 4: ...d one of our Technical Support Representatives will be happy to help you Chapter 1 General Safety Rules Labels Your DR WIDE CUT LAWN MOWER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe...

Page 5: ...when using your Mower If you have safety shoes we recommend wearing them Do not use the machine while barefoot or wearing open sandals Wear long pants while operating the Mower Use ear protectors or...

Page 6: ...tact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device Operating this Mower safely is necessary to prevent or minimize the...

Page 7: ...noise or vibration stop the engine wait five minutes to allow all parts to cool Disconnect the spark plug wire keeping it away from the spark plug then inspect for damage Vibration is generally a warn...

Page 8: ...Start Models Two Step Lever Maintenance Meter Optional Accessory Side Discharge Cover Handlebar Adjust Lever Discharge Deflector Mulching Plug Chapter 2 Setting Up the DR WIDE CUT LAWN MOWER It may be...

Page 9: ...pes when using this mower Use caution on all slopes Mow across slopes rather than up and down Do not use the Mower on slopes greater than 20 degrees Doing so could result in serious injury or damage t...

Page 10: ...Adjust Lever to the left to release the Handlebar Figure 2 2 Hold the Lever as you pull up on the Handlebar Assembly 3 Release the Lever when you are near the desired position and continue rotating th...

Page 11: ...il the oil reaches the fill mark Be careful not to overfill 5 Replace the Dipstick and screw all the way on when full 6 Remove the Gas Fill Cap and fill the Gas Tank with fresh unleaded gas with a min...

Page 12: ...Throttle position and is equipped with an Auto Choke No Throttle or Choke adjustment is required by the operator Manual Start 1 Turn the Key to the RUN position Figure 8 2 Grasp the Recoil Starter Han...

Page 13: ...wer backward when the Self Propel Drive Lever is engaged 1 Start the machine and slowly pull the Self Propel Drive Lever toward the Handlebar Grip and hold for maximum speed as needed Figure 13 Note Y...

Page 14: ...is removed and the Side Discharge Guard is down Figure 17 Setting up for Mulching 1 Ensure the Discharge Deflector is removed and the Side Discharge Guard is down Figure 17 2 Install the Mulching Plug...

Page 15: ...ed lawn appearance is unsatisfactory try one or more of the following o Replace the blade or have it sharpened o Walk at a slower pace while mowing o Raise the cutting height on your mower o Cut the g...

Page 16: ...Dipstick wipe it clean and insert it back into the Oil Fill but do not screw it down Figure 19 2 Remove the dipstick and check the oil level Figure 20 If the oil level is below the Operating Range on...

Page 17: ...disposing of the used oil Idler Arm Lubrication Tools Supplies Needed Grease Gun w General Purpose Grease 1 Set the Height Adjustment Lever to the 2nd or 3rd notch from the rear to lower the Deck Figu...

Page 18: ...nd Deck to hold the blade from turning Figure 26 4 Remove Bolt Blade and Spindle Cap IMPORTANT Make sure in the following step that you position the curved ends of the blade pointing up toward the mow...

Page 19: ...he Belt Cover Replacing the Blade Brake Belt Tools and Supplies Needed DR Belt 395651 SP30 396151 SP26 1 2 Wrench 9 16 Wrench 1 Remove the Traction Drive Belt as described in the Replacing the Tractio...

Page 20: ...l the Anti Rotation Bracket Adjusting the Blade Engage Cable The Blade Engage Belt will stretch slightly when new then more over time If the Belt appears to be slipping when mowing adjust the Blade En...

Page 21: ...pears to be losing speed the Traction Drive Cable must be tightened to restore maximum speed Avoid over tensioning the Cable because it may cause the Transmission to engage even if the Drive Lever is...

Page 22: ...Remove the upper Belt Cover and pull the protective rubber material from the terminals Note An alternative method could be to remove the Cover at the back of the machine and remove the Battery from t...

Page 23: ...procedures Ensure the Key Switch is in the RUN position Make sure the blade control Bail Bar is NOT in operating position Check for proper attachment of the Spark Plug wire Check that the Engine has...

Page 24: ...the Air Filter Intake and clean out as required The Engine s Blower Housing Throttle Linkage and Cooling Fins should be free of debris Clean them following the instructions in the Engine Owner s Manu...

Page 25: ...oken blade A DAMAGED BLADE IS DANGEROUS AND MUST BE REPLACED Check the blade adapter Replace a broken blade adapter Check bagger assembly Clean and dry bagger assembly as needed Traction Drive Lacks P...

Page 26: ...k Cast w labels SP30 A0000296272 Deck Cast w labels SP26 17 395621 Belt A40 Wrapped SP30 A0000033075 Belt A36 Wrapped SP26 18 10000040960 Rod Pivot Side Discharge Guard 19 10000040720 Deflector Discha...

Page 27: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 27 Schematic Deck Assembly...

Page 28: ...395481 Gear Spur Drive 24 395461 Housing Bearing Rear Axle 25 391261 Transmission Axle 26 396191 Bearing Flanged 1 2 ID 1 3 8 OD 27 395501 Plate Support Bearing 28 396321 Spring Ext 0 5 OD 5 25 L 0 0...

Page 29: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 29 Schematic Drive Assembly...

Page 30: ...h Snap in M S 13 396221 Bail Bar Blade Engage 14 395721 Lever Self Propel Drive 15 395741 Lever 2 Step 16 365211 Bolt Hex Flange 1 4 20 X 5 8 ZP 17 385961 Bolt Hex Flange 3 8 16 X 1 3 4 GR5 18 343251...

Page 31: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 31 Schematic Handlebar Assembly...

Page 32: ...urface spray a stream of water in front of the right rear wheel 3 The water will splash into the path of the blade cleaning out the clippings 4 When no more clippings come out stop the water and move...

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