DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER manual

TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND THI S MANUAL AND ALL IN STRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOWER.[...]

ii TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Congratulations on your purchase of a new TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER! We have done our utmost to ensure that your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipmen t you have ever owned. Please let us know of any questions you may have. We wa[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER iii Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 ...................................................................................................................... .......................... 1 INTRODUCING: ................................................................................................................... ...........[...]

iv TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Removing and Replacing the Swinging Blades .............................................................................. 31 Replacing the Wheels ........................................................................................................... ........... 32 Battery Care ..........................[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING: THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER This manual will help you set up and safely operate your new TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. Careful adherence to the safety and operating instructions in this manual wi ll ensure many years of productive use. Please l et us know of any ques tions yo[...]

2 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Specifications 13 HP Model 17 HP Model Machine Warranty 2 year Residential, 90 day Co mmercial 2 year Residential, 90 day Commercial Engine Warranty 2 year Residential, 1 year Co mmercial 2 year Residential, 2 year Commercial Engine 13 HP Briggs & Stratton Engine, Electric Start, OHV, 1 Cast-Iron Sleeve,[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 3 CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES: READ THIS SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRU CTIONS MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER. BE COME FAMI LIAR WITH T HE SERVICE REC OMMENDATIONS TO ENSURE TH E BEST PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR MOWER. Labels Your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R carries prominent labels [...]

4 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER To avoid injury, keep your hands and feet away from the spinning Blades. (#136491) This label reminds you opera te the machine safely and provi des helpful operating information. (#222221)[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 5 Protecting Y ourself and Those Around Y ou THIS IS A HI GH-POWERED MACHIN E WITH FAST MOVING PA RTS OPERATI NG AT HIGH SPEEDS. YOU MUST OPERATE THIS MACHINE SA FELY. UNSAFE OP ERATION CAN CREA TE HAZARDS FOR YOU, AS WELL AS ANYONE EL SE IN THE WORK AREA. USE PR OPER CLOTHIN G AND SAFETY GEAR WHEN OP ERATING THIS MACH[...]

6 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Slope Operation USE OF MACHINERY ON SLOPES IS A MAJOR FACTOR RELATE D TO ACCIDEN TS, WHICH CAN RE SULT IN SEVERE PERS ONAL INJURY. US E OF MACHINERY O N SLOPES REQUI RES CAUTION. IF YOU FE EL UNEASY USING THE TOW-BEHI ND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER ON A SLOPE, DO NOT OPERATE IT. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAU[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 7 Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines GASOLINE IS A HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID. GA SOLINE ALSO GIVES OF F FLAMMABLE VAPOR THAT CAN BE EASILY IGNI TED AND CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. NEVER OVER LOOK THE HAZARDS OF GASOLINE AND A LWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRE CAUTIONS: • NEVER RUN THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER ENGINE [...]

8 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER General Safety SAFE OPERATION O F THE TOW -BEHIND DR FI ELD AND BRUS H MOWER IS NECE SSARY TO PREVENT OR MINIMI ZE THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY . UNSA FE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF HAZARDS FOR YOU. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE: • THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 9 A Note to All Users Under California law, a nd the laws of some oth er states, you are not permitted to operate an interna l combustion engine u sing hydrocarb on fuels with out an en gine spark arres ter. This als o applies to operation on US Forest Lands. All TOW-B E HIND DR FIELD and BRU SH MOWERS shipped to Cali [...]

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CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 11 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP: THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER This chapter outlines a few simple steps you will need to fo llow to se t up your new machine before y ou use it. It may be helpful to familiarize y ourself with the controls and features on you r new machine by re viewing Figure 1 on th e following pa ge[...]

12 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MO WER TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER C ontrols and F eatures NOTE : The mo del shown in Figure 1 may l ook slightly different from your machine. Figure 1 Throttle Control Blade Control Knob Kawasaki 17 HP Engine (Briggs & Stratton 13HP will look di ff erent than shown ) Electric-Start Key Switch Oil Fil[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 13 Unpacking and Assembling the Machine NOTE : Unpacking and assembling the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER is a two-person job as the 13 HP unit weighs 442 pound s and the 17 HP unit weighs 465 pound s. We recommend you have an extra set of hands available before you begin. Parts Supplied in Crate: • TOW-BEHIND [...]

14 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER About the Battery The TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER comes wi th a 12-Volt, maintenance-free, rechargeable, sealed lead acid Battery. Properly maintained and char ged, the Battery provides years of dependable service. ELECTRICAL HAZARD: PREVENT FIRE • NEVER MODIFY THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MO[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 15 Adding Oil and Gasoline • YOU MUST ADD OI L BEFORE S TARTING THE EN GINE. THIS MACHINE S HIPPED WITHOUT OI L. TRACES OF OIL MAY BE I N THE RESE RVOIR FRO M FACTORY TESTING, BU T YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE . FILL THE R ESERVOIR SLOWLY, CH ECKING THE DIPST ICK FREQUENTLY TO AVOID OVE RFILLING. • T[...]

16 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Attaching the Out-Rigger™ T ow Bar to th e TOW-BEHIND DR FI ELD and BRUSH MOWER WHEN ATTACHING THE TOW BAR AND CONTROL CABLES, YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S) TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING OF THE ENGINE. Tool Needed: • 7/16" Wrench or Socket[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 17 C onnecting the Remote C ontrol C able and Wire C ord Wire Cord 1. Locate the Wi re Cord u nder the ora nge Fuel Tank Mount ( Figure 6 ). 2. Connect the te rminals of the Wire Cord from under the Fuel Ta nk Mount to the termi nals of t he wire Cord coming from the Tow Bar (they are keyed and color coded) by pushing [...]

18 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Figure 10 4. Using a Blade Screwdri ver or 5/16 " Nut Driver, loosen the Th rottle Cable Clamp Bolt ( Figure 9 ) and slip the Cable Shea th behind the Clamp. 5. Pull the Ca ble ( Figure 9 ) as far as possible. Thi s will move the Engine mechanism into the Choke position. 6. Tighten the Cable Clamp Bolt[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 19 C onnecting the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD an d BRUSH MOWER to your T ow V e hicle The Versa-Hitch™ on the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRU SH MOWER Out-Ri gger™ Tow Bar has fiv e (5) positions to accommo date different Tow Vehicle hitch heights ( Figur e 11 ). The Ve rsa-Hitch™ p ositions are also for le veling the machi[...]

20 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MO WER Attaching the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Remote C ontrol Panel 1. Locate the Remote Control Panel ( Figure 13 ) on your Tow Vehicle within reach of the seat ed Tow Vehicle driver. 3. Secure the Remote Control Panel by threading th e Hook and Loop Straps provided with your TOW- BEHIND DR FIELD and [...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 21 CHAPTER 4 OPERATING: THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER This chapter covers the procedures for st arting and stopping your new TOW -BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER a nd discusses basic operation features. You may find it helpful to review the TOW- BEHIND DR FIELD and B RUSH MOW ER Controls and Feature s on page[...]

22 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MO WER • WE DO NOT REC OMMEND DRIVING OVER 5 MPH ON FLAT TERRAIN AND OVER 4 MPH ON ROUGH TERRAIN WHILE OPERA TING YOUR TOW-BEHI ND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWE R. • NEVER USE A T RUCK (2 OR 4WD) OR JEEP TO OP ERATE THE T OW-BEHIND DR FI ELD AND BRUSH MOWER. IT WOULD BE DIFF ICULT TO SEE AND YOU CANNOT OPERATE THE [...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 23 Before Starting the Engine INSPECT THE A REA WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKI NG. THE SI TE MUST BE FREE OF POT ENTIALLY HAZARDOUS OBSTACLES SUCH AS GLASS, LARGE STONES, STICKS, WIRE, ROPE, AND STRING-LIKE MATERIALS. MAKE SURE THER E ARE NO PEOPLE OR ANIM ALS IN THE AREA AROUND T HE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER. 1. Ch[...]

24 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MO WER Engaging the Blades Engage the Blades by pulling UP on the Blade Control Knob ( Figure 1 on page 12). Stopping the Blades Push DOWN on the Blade Control Knob ( Figure 1 on page 12). Adjusting the Mower Deck Height • SHUT OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE ADJUSTING THE DECK HEIGHT OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT. THE BL[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 25 Offset Mowing The Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar allows you to offs et the cutting path of th e TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUS H MOWER up to 100% from the Tow Vehicle. The prov ided locking positions are 0%, 50%, 75%, and 100% . Offset mowing all ows you to mow closer to equipment, trees, an d fences and to drive in area al re[...]

26 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MO WER Slopes and Uneven T errain • CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR YOUR TOW VEHICLE TO DETERMINE ITS RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPABILITIES ON SLOPES. • WHEN OPERATING THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER OVER UNEVEN TERRAIN OR SLOPES, USE EXTREME CAUTION NOT TO TIP OVER THE MA CHINE. • NEVER USE THE TOW-BEHIND[...]

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 27 CHAPTER 5 MAINTAINING: THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER This chapter covers regular maintena nce procedures that will ensu re the best pe rformance and long life of your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUS H MOWER. For Engine m aintenance, pl ease refer to the Engi ne Owner’s Manual that came with your machine. Se[...]

28 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MO WER Removing the Engine Oil and Filter WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENA NCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGI NE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO C OOL AND DISCONNE CT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE (S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE S PARK PLUG(S). NOTE: Drain the oil when the Engine is warm. Warm oil drain[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 29 Removing and Replacing the Blades’ Drive Belt WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENA NCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGI NE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO C OOL AND DISCONNE CT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE (S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE S PARK PLUG(S). USE ONLY D R BELTS ON YOUR MACHINE. THEY HAVE BE EN THOR[...]

30 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MO WER 6. Using a 9/16" Wre nch, remove the top Nut from the Belt Tension Spring M ounting Stud ( Figure 20 ). 7. Using a Hook ed End Pul ling Tool, r emove the Bel t Tension Spring fr om the Mounting Stud by hooking th e Tool in the Spring End and pulling the Spring up and over the Stud 8. Using a 7/16"[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 31 Removing and Replacing the Swinging Blades WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENA NCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGI NE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO C OOL AND DISCONNE CT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE (S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE S PARK PLUG(S). Tools and Supplies Needed: • (2) 15/16" Wrench • Glo[...]

32 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MO WER Replacing the Wheels WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENA NCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGI NE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO C OOL AND DISCONNE CT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE (S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE S PARK PLUG(S). Tool Needed: • 9/16" Wrench or Socket • Wheel – Part Number 22[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 33 Battery C are Proper care ca n extend th e life of a Ba ttery. F ollow the se recommendati ons to en sure your Ba ttery’s best performance and long life: • Do not allow the Battery ch arge to get too low. If the machine is not used, charge the Ba ttery every 4 – 6 weeks. Operate the Engine for a t least 45 min[...]

34 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MO WER Disposing of the Battery Responsibly The Battery is a sealed lead-acid Battery . Recycle or dispose of i t in an envi ronmentally s ound way. • Do not dispose of a lead-acid Battery in a fire; the Battery may explode or leak. • Do not dispose of a lead-acid Ba ttery in your r egular, household trash. L[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 35 End of Season and Storage WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENA NCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGI NE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO C OOL AND DISCONNE CT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE (S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE S PARK PLUG(S). NOTE : Please refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for Engine-specific proc[...]

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CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 37 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Most problems a re easy to fix. Consult the Troubles hooting Table f or common probl ems and their solutions. If you contin ue to experience problems , call Country Ho me Produc ts, Inc. for support at : 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) . T roubleshooting T able WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR M[...]

38 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MO WER WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENA NCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGI NE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO C OOL AND DISCONNE CT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE (S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE S PARK PLUG(S). S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE The Engine lacks power or is not running smoothly. (Please refer to [...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 39 WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENA NCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGI NE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO C OOL AND DISCONNE CT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE (S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE S PARK PLUG(S). S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE Blades vibrate when engaged. ⇒ The Blade Carrier Mounting Bolt may not be ti[...]

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CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 41 CHAPTER 7 PARTS LISTS, SCHEMA TIC DIAGRAMS AN D WARRANTY Parts List - Deck and Drive Assembly NOTE : Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Prod ucts, Inc. Ref# Part# Description 01 221351 Deck 02 221361 Support, Deck 03 222131 Bolt, 5/16"-18 x 3.62", HC S, GR5, ZP 04 112411 Washer, Flat, 5[...]

42 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MO WER Ref# Part# Description 61 222371 Strap, 2.5 Gal. Fuel Tank 62 110701 Nut, Hex, 1/4"-20, ZP 63 222441 Grommet, 1/2" ID x .12" Mount, Rubber 64 112431 Washer, Lock, 5/16", Split, ZP 65 222281 Cover, Belt 66 221451 Cover, Clutch Access Items Not Illustrated 222391 Valve, Fuel Shutoff 21166[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 43 Schematic - Deck and Drive Assembly 070308[...]

44 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MO WER Parts List - Wheels an d Push Bar Assembly NOTE : Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Prod ucts, Inc. Ref# Part# Description 01 222341 Support, Axle Pivot, LH 02 222351 Support, Axle Pivot, RH 03 123211 Bolt, 5/16"-18 x .75", HCS , GR5, ZP 04 110761 Nut, Nylon Lock, 5/16"-[...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 45 Schematic - Wheels and Push Bar Assembly 070307[...]

46 TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MO WER Parts List - T ow Bar and Remo te Control Pa nel Assembly NOTE : Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Prod ucts, Inc. Ref# Part# Description 01 221471 Tow Bar 02 221561 Bushing, 1.75" ID x 2.00" OD x 2.75", Teflon 03 221491 Washer, 1.00" ID x 1.62" OD, w/Pin Hole [...]

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 47 Schematic - T ow Bar and Remo te Control Pa nel Assembly 070307[...]

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COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, Inc. MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMO NT 05491 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) • www.dr-owner.com ©2002 CHP, Inc. 151751 W ar r anty 2-Year Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions The TOW-BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER is warranted for two (2) years against defects in m aterials or workmanship when put to ordinary and[...]

DR ® Power Equipment, A division of Country Home Produ cts ® 127 MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMONT 0549 1 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) • www.dr-owner.com ©2007 CHP, Inc. 222191 Daily Checklist for the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER To help ma intain your TOW- BEHIND DR FIELD and BR USH MOWER for optimum perfo rmance, we recommend y[...]