DR Trimmer/Mower Sprint Safety & Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 3

 

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 TRIMMER/MOWER

 Safety & Operating Instructions

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

 
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Page 3: ...or correct them as quickly as possible When you do call or write please have your serial number and or order number handy it will speed things up We also hope to hear from you on how much you like you...

Page 4: ...Do not attempt to mow over obstacles as this could damage the machine and cause injury Operating the Machine Safely Only use the DR TRIMMER MOWER for trimming and mowing grass weeds and other growth...

Page 5: ...t smoke while refueling or operating the machine If gas is spilled 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 t...

Page 6: ...4 CUTTING CORDS 6 CORD TIPS 8 ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT 9 MOW BALL SUPPORT 9 ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR 9 OBSTACLES 10 HEAVY GROWTH 11 WET CONDITIONS 11 VERY DRY CONDITIONS 11 SLOPES 12 WINDROWS 12 F...

Page 7: ...unces of oil and wait one minute for the oil to settle Check the dipstick then continue adding small amounts of oil and rechecking the dipstick until it reaches the full mark Figure 2 Do not overfill...

Page 8: ...DR TRIMMER MOWER Assembly Operating Instructions 2 Controls Features Note 3 5 HP Model Shown Figure 3...

Page 9: ...e key Figure 4 to the START position until the engine starts then release The key will snap back to the RUN position Manual Starting Can be used with both Manual and Electric Starting models 1 Push th...

Page 10: ...ing the bail bar to the handlebar The cutting cords will now be rotating and will continue to rotate until you release the bail bar Stopping the Cords Spinning Release the bail bar from the handlebar...

Page 11: ...immer to the left 4 While continuing to hold the PTA lever down grip the sides of the handlebar pulling up with the right hand and pushing down with the left swinging the front of the trimmer to the l...

Page 12: ...y easy There are two sets of installation points on each line plate 180 degrees apart One set of holes is for larger cord 155 mil and is marked with large arrows The other set of holes accommodates sm...

Page 13: ...ows at the insertion points to indicate what size cords fit the holes 2 Push the cord through until it comes out the center hole in the line plate as shown in Figure 12 Adjust the cords so the tips ar...

Page 14: ...heavy growth Reminder The ends of the cutting cords do the cutting IMPORTANT When using the PTA feature you should install the cutting cords in one of the bottom four line plates only Installing cutti...

Page 15: ...and smoothest cut do not lift up on the handlebar while operating your DR TRIMMER MOWER Lifting the handlebar causes weight to be forced down on the Mow Ball Support This uses more energy slows down t...

Page 16: ...r lower hole Be sure the notches in the two adjusters line up when you reassemble them Figure 16 Please Note When you change the position of the handlebar you will need to adjust the PTA lever up or d...

Page 17: ...ords will wrap around it wear down or even break off Sometimes growth is so heavy that it can t be mowed in rows A back and forth vacuum cleaner motion often works better when tackling really tough ma...

Page 18: ...ss so you can collect clippings and leaves for mulch without raking The machine ejects cut material to its right so you can use it like a lawn broom to make windrows for easy clean up Firebreaks Use t...

Page 19: ...ne to cool completely and remove the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance procedure 1 Clean any debris from the top and bottom of the machine cylinder head fins blower housing finger guar...

Page 20: ...requently less than 45 minutes with each use or let it sit during the off season without recharging the battery life will be dramatically shortened If the battery loses its charge use the DR Battery C...

Page 21: ...0 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assistance To Remove the Mow Ball Support Assembly Tool Needed 3 Phillips head screwdriver or one with at least a 6 shank WARNING Before performing any maintenance procedure th...

Page 22: ...ons carefully Reassemble the components in the order shown in Figure 22 The backup plate should be positioned with the curve facing up The line plates stack on top of one another with the bumps on the...

Page 23: ...tenance procedure the engine should be stopped and the spark plug wire disconnected Note You do not need to remove the side shield or any of its hardware when removing the bottom shield 1 Remove the M...

Page 24: ...r Important Use only DR Belts for replacement parts Do not use hardware store variety belts Tools Supplies Needed 9 16 wrench or socket 3 16 Allen wrench Belt Part 145721 WARNING Before performing any...

Page 25: ...dler pulley 1 and correctly fitted around the engine pulley Please refer to Figure 25 for proper belt placement 8 Replace the bracket on idler pulley 1 and tighten both pulleys Figure 29 9 Replace the...

Page 26: ...e 25 and is not frayed worn or stretched Tools Needed 2 1 2 open end or adjustable wrenches WARNING Before performing any maintenance procedure the engine should be stopped and the spark plug wire dis...

Page 27: ...adjusted To Remove the Side Shield Tools Needed 7 16 wrench or socket 5 32 Allen wrench WARNING Before performing any maintenance procedure the engine should be stopped and the spark plug wire disconn...

Page 28: ...se your DR for 45 minutes or so at a time the battery may need to be periodically charged See the Battery Care section on page 14 If your battery is charged and your DR still won t start call 1 800 DR...

Page 29: ...as in the open Work on controlling the cutting pattern with practice you ll learn to cut closer to obstacles without hitting them Cutting cords are pulling out Are you moving too fast into tough woody...

Page 30: ...Bolt HHCS 5 16 18 x 1 Gr 2 ZP 23 120101 Bolt HHCS Slotted 10 24 x 5 8 Gr 2 Brake Arm Pivot 24 144701 Bolt HHCS Serrated Flange Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gr 5 YZ Bearing Housing to Frame Ref Part Description...

Page 31: ...forming Serrated Flange Head 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 Engine Mount 72 120161 Screw Set 1 4 20 x 3 8 SQ Head Wheel Retaining Collar Ref Part Description 73 120291 Screw Thread Forming 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gr 2 ZP...

Page 32: ...DR TRIMMER MOWER Safety Operating Instructions 26 Schematic Drawings Figure 34 Figure 34...

Page 33: ...DR TRIMMER MOWER Safety Operating Instructions 27 Figure 35 Figure 35...

Page 34: ...DR TRIMMER MOWER Safety Operating Instructions 28 Notes...

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Page 36: ...ngine You should replace the paper air filter after every 25 hours of use more frequently if you are trimming and mowing in dusty conditions 9 ENGINE AIR COOLING SYSTEM It is very important to keep th...

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