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WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER

SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

OPERATING THIS MOWER.

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Summary of Contents for WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER

Page 1: ...DR WIDE CUT LAWN MOWER SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOWER Serial No ________________ Order No ________________...

Page 2: ...nd one 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 WIDE...

Page 3: ...k 14 Installing the Lawn Deck 15 Connecting the Battery Wire 16 Adding Oil and Gasoline 17 Check the Tire Pressures 17 CHAPTER 4 19 OPERATING YOUR DR WIDE CUT LAWN MOWER 19 The Pre Start Safety Check...

Page 4: ...ble 39 CHAPTER 7 44 PARTS LISTS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY 44 Parts List Handlebar Assembly 44 Schematic Handlebar Assembly 45 Parts List Frame and Drive Assembly 46 Schematic Frame and Drive Ass...

Page 5: ...lp you Conventions used in this manual THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED COULD...

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Page 7: ...EDS YOU MUST USE PROPER CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY THIS MACHINE CAN CUT AND SEVER PARTS OF YOUR BODY IF THEY CONTACT THE MOVI...

Page 8: ...rottle to the CHOKE position to start the engine to the RUN or IDLE position if the Engine is already warm 161541 Safety and Operating Instructions Label 240761 This label shows the proper routing of...

Page 9: ...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 ANYONE ELSE IN THE NEARBY AREA ALWAYS TAKE THE FO...

Page 10: ...SLIPPERY CONDITIONS ALWAYS OPERATE THE MOWER FROM BEHIND NEVER PASS OR STAND ON THE DISCHARGE RIGHT SIDE OR IN FRONT OF MACHINE WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING DO NOT PULL THE MOWER BACKWARDS UNLESS ABSOLU...

Page 11: ...DITCHES OR EMBANKMENTS YOU COULD LOSE 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 SLIP...

Page 12: ...IT TO IGNITE OR EXPLODE REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL 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 CREA...

Page 13: ...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 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW DRPOWER COM OR CALL 1 800 DR...

Page 14: ...Figure 1 below and the descriptions on the next page before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter If you have any questions at all please feel free to visit our website at www DRPower com or c...

Page 15: ...Located on the Right Handlebar Set the Parking Brake by squeezing the Lever and lifting up on the Lock pin when you leave the Mower To release the Brake simply squeeze and release the Lever 6 Fuel Ta...

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Page 17: ...Sides down 4 Cut the Ties holding the Lawn Deck to the Pallet and Wood Supports Figure 2c and remove the two 2 Wood Cross Pieces that retain the Lawn Deck Caster Arms 5 Cut the Right Cardboard Connect...

Page 18: ...the Deck Frame as shown in Figure 3 1 Insert two 2 black Castor Wheel Spindle Bushings one on top and one on the bottom into a Front Arm of the Lawn Deck Frame You may need to tap the Bushings in wit...

Page 19: ...smaller black Covers if necessary 2 With the help of another person to steady the machine line up the Lawn Deck with the Attachment Pin and slide the Lawn Deck onto the Pin Figure 6 3 Attach the Colla...

Page 20: ...This prevents the Battery from discharging during shipment Before using your Mower you must connect the Battery wire Tools Needed Phillips Screwdriver and a 5 16 Wrench or Socket or Two 2 5 16 Wrenche...

Page 21: ...ease refer to your Engine Owner s Manual for detailed oil information Approximate Engine Oil Required Tecumseh 12 5 HP 32 oz 946 L 1 Place the machine on a level surface and initially add 1 2 of the S...

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Page 23: ...hat 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 Operating Position behind the Handlebars...

Page 24: ...t Lever MUST be in NEUTRAL and the Blade Engage Knob pushed DOWN or the Engine will not start 2 Move the Throttle Figure 1 on page 11 to the CHOKE position to the RUN position if the Engine is already...

Page 25: ...he Blades by pushing DOWN on the Blade Engage Disengage Switch Knob Figure 10 NOTE If you release the Operator Presence Lever with the Blades engaged the Engine will shut off Stopping the Engine 1 Dis...

Page 26: ...fitted with a Clevis Pin to prevent accidental dislodging of the Cutting Height Adjustment Lever over rough terrain To change height settings remove the Clevis Pin and re position the Cutting Height A...

Page 27: ...INE DO NOT USE THE DR WIDE CUT LAWN MOWER ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 20 DEGREES DOING SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO YOUR MACHINE If you have to mow on sloping terrain mow across the slope...

Page 28: ...feather the Clutch Lever as you put the Shift Lever into Reverse then quickly release the Clutch Lever Cutting in Wet and Heavy Growth If you must mow in wet conditions be very careful of your footing...

Page 29: ...ISCHARGE CHUTE FACING UP YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE DRAIN THE OIL AND GAS AND REMOVE THE AIR FILTERS Regular Maintenance Check List NOTE Consider that the service intervals shown ar...

Page 30: ...ngine for at least 45 minutes to maintain proper Battery charge If the Battery loses its charge you ll need to use a trickle Charger like the DR Battery Charger to recharge it The Charger should have...

Page 31: ...es responsibly by recycling them Call your local Solid Waste Management District or your local waste handler to locate the collection site nearest you Some collection sites recycle Batteries year roun...

Page 32: ...E PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION STOP THE ENGINE AND WAIT FIVE 5 MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG Lubricate the...

Page 33: ...ase the Fitting on each of the front Caster Wheels Figure 15 2 Grease the Left and Right Fitting on the Lawn Deck Frame where the Wheel Castor Spindle swivels Figure 16 NOTE 1 Perform this lubrication...

Page 34: ...smaller Left and Right black Belt Covers Figure 17 3 Push the Belt Release Lever Figure 18 and remove the Belt from the Deck Pulleys and the Engine Pulley Check to be sure that the Deck Pulleys are ti...

Page 35: ...side slide the Retainer back Figure 19 5 Gently tilt the machine forward onto the Attachment Pin 6 Remove the Bolt on the Bracket Figure 20 Also remove the Bushing on that Bolt and the Nut Top Side of...

Page 36: ...he Blade and the Mower Deck on the chute side of the Deck Figure 22 2 Loosen right hand regular thread by turning the Bolt counterclockwise and remove the Blade Bolt Lock Washer Blade Washer and Blade...

Page 37: ...ROM THE SPARK PLUG NOTE All references to Left and Right are from the Operator s position Tools Needed 1 2 Wrench or Adjustable Wrench 3 16 Hex Key Wrench 1 Move the machine to a level area 2 Remove t...

Page 38: ...1 Measure the distance from the ground to the Deck on the left and right sides of the Deck Figure 24 on page 33 2 There is a Front Adjustment Bracket on each side of the Deck Using a 3 16 Hex Key Wren...

Page 39: ...ching the Handlebar Grip Tools Needed 2 1 2 Wrenches 1 Find the Wheel Clutch Cable Adjuster on the Bracket on the underside of the machine Figure 27 2 Loosen the Lower Nut on the Spring side of the Br...

Page 40: ...9 3 Remove the Master Chain Link Figure 30 First remove the Lock Clip by spreading the Clip with the Screwdriver and at the same time slide the Lock Clip back off the Master Link pins with the Needle...

Page 41: ...de the Wheel off Figure 31 4 Replace the Wheel and finger tighten the Wheel Nuts before unblocking the machine 5 Tighten the Wheel Nuts with the Wheel resting on the ground Adjusting the Parking Brake...

Page 42: ...more than 30 days we recommend using a gas stabilizer 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 Complete...

Page 43: ...the cylinder then wipe off the Plug and reinsert it Check the Fuel Filter it may be clogged Replace if necessary The Air Filter may be dirty change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner s Ma...

Page 44: ...amount of clean oil If it is dirty change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner s Manual If the Engine still lacks power visit our web site at www DRPower com or call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637...

Page 45: ...ute may be blocked Disengage the Blades turn OFF the Engine set the Parking Brake disconnect the Spark Plug wire and then check for debris The Mower is not cutting evenly The Deck is not level See pag...

Page 46: ...arness Remove and replace the Blades Control Wiring Harness w Solenoid If the problem persists visit our web site at www DRPower com or call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assistance The Blades do not cu...

Page 47: ...CONTACT US AT www DRPower com or CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 43...

Page 48: ...Rod Shift Arm 20 110961 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 21 112441 Washer 1 2 ID x 3 4 OD x 1 8 Nylon 22 110971 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 3 4 23 165191 Switch w Key Snap in 4 Positions 24 157201 Key Ignition Switch 25 1912...

Page 49: ...CONTACT US AT www DRPower com or CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 45 Schematic Handlebar Assembly 080303...

Page 50: ...106361 Key Square 1 4 x 2 1 4 23 191241 Clutch Electric 75ft lb 3 86 amp 24 223241 Bolt 7 16 20 x 2 3 4 HCS GR8 25 222521 Washer Split 7 16 GR8 26 191301 Washer Flat 469 ID x 1 62 OD 25 L GR5 27 1502...

Page 51: ...CONTACT US AT www DRPower com or CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 47 Schematic Frame and Drive Assembly 080402...

Page 52: ...S 12 110731 Nut Nylon Lock 1 4 20 13 123211 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 HCS 14 150171 Support Plate Chain Idler 15 112431 Washer Lock 5 16 16 151941 Bracket Clutch Cable Guide 17 150101 Bushing 328 ID x 5 OD x...

Page 53: ...CONTACT US AT www DRPower com or CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 49 Schematic Differential and Wheel Drive Assembly 080402...

Page 54: ...Wheel Caster 11 4 x 4 Gray 07 143661 Knob Handlebar 5 16 18 08 101891 Grease Fitting 1 4 28 Straight 09 110961 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 10 126851 Pin Cotter 3 16 x 1 1 2 11 151511 Yoke Caster Axle 12 160851...

Page 55: ...CONTACT US AT www DRPower com or CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 51 Schematic Deck Frame Assembly 080303...

Page 56: ...ont 04 151531 Rod Hanger Rear 05 157191 Plate Link Rear 06 151631 Plate Link Front 07 151591 Connector Linkage 08 110971 Pin Spring 3 16 x 1 3 4 09 151601 Screw Shoulder 5 16 18 10 151921 Pin Hitch Cl...

Page 57: ...CONTACT US AT www DRPower com or CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 53 Schematic Height Adjuster Assembly 080303...

Page 58: ...lector 42 151901 Pin Hinge 312 x 6 75 43 150051 Spring Deflector 44 150631 Bracket Deflector 46 151281 Baffle Vortex 47 157111 Bracket Anti Scalping RH Wheel 48 157101 Bracket Anti Scalping LH Wheel 4...

Page 59: ...CONTACT US AT www DRPower com or CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 55 Schematic Deck Assembly 080402...

Page 60: ...CONTACT US AT www DRPower com or CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 57 Notes...

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Page 63: ...eriod warranty parts 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 ALLOW LIMITATIONS...

Page 64: ...esh unleaded gasoline Make sure the Fuel Shut Off Valve on the bottom of the tank is open Always close the Fuel Shut Off Valve when storing your machine ENGINE AIR COOLING SYSTEM It is very important...

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