Operating instructions

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCING THE DR POWER GRADER .................................................................. 1
Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2............................................................................................................................. 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES............................................................................................... 3
Labels ............................................................................................................................... 3
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ................................................................... 4
Operating the DR POWER GRADER Safely .................................................................... 4
Safety for Children ........................................................................................................... 5
Safety with Electric-Powered Machines .......................................................................... 5
Handling the Battery Safely ............................................................................................. 6
Safely Charging the Battery ............................................................................................. 6
Additional Information and Potential Changes.............................................................. 7
CHAPTER 3............................................................................................................................. 9
SETTING UP YOUR DR POWER GRADER..................................................................... 9
DR POWER GRADER Controls and Features ................................................................. 9
Unpacking the DR POWER GRADER............................................................................ 10
Parts Checklist ............................................................................................................... 11
Assembling the DR POWER GRADER .......................................................................... 13
Installing the Battery...................................................................................................... 13
Attaching the Yoke......................................................................................................... 14
Installing the Linear Actuator........................................................................................ 15
Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................... 17
About the Battery ........................................................................................................... 17
Install the Scarifying Teeth Plates ................................................................................. 19
Connecting the DR POWER GRADER to your Tow Vehicle ......................................... 20
Attaching the DR POWER GRADER Control Box w/Rocker Switch............................. 21
CHAPTER 4........................................................................................................................... 23
OPERATING YOUR DR POWER GRADER ................................................................... 23
Operating Safety ............................................................................................................ 23
Understanding the Height Adjustment Control Box.................................................... 23
Operating Parameters ................................................................................................... 24
Operating Tips ............................................................................................................... 25
FAQ’s.............................................................................................................................. 26
CHAPTER 5........................................................................................................................... 27
MAINTAINING THE DR POWER GRADER ................................................................. 27
Regular Maintenance Check:......................................................................................... 27
Caring for the Battery..................................................................................................... 28
Recycling a Used Battery ............................................................................................... 28
Replacing the Scarifying Teeth Plates ........................................................................... 29
Lubrication ..................................................................................................................... 30
End of Season and Storage ........................................................................................... 30
CHAPTER 6........................................................................................................................... 31
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting Table................................................................................................... 31