Operating instructions

DR

ALL-TERRAIN
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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions 21
Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD
and BRUSH MOWER
This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance
and long life of your machine. For engine maintenance, please refer to the engine owner’s
manual that came with your mower. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supercede
those listed in the engine owner’s manual.
Regular Maintenance Check List
Note: Service intervals shown are considered maximum under normal operating
conditions. Increase frequencies under extremely dirty or dusty conditions.
Procedure
Before Each
Use
Every 25
Hours
Every 100
Hours
Check Operator Presence Switch
▲
Check Engine Oil Level
▲
Check General Equipment Condition
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Check Blade for Sharpness
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Lubricate Grease Fittings
▲
Lubricate Clutch & Brake Cables
▲
Lubricate Chain
▲
Check Tire Pressure
▲
Clean Air Filter & Precleaner*
▲
Change Engine Oil & Filter* 1
st
time 5 hours
▲
Check Parking Brake Adjustment
▲
Clean Engine Exterior & Cooling Fins
▲
Check All Belt Tensions & Condition
▲
Check cable connections
▲
Replace Spark Plug(s)
▲
Replace Air Filter & Precleaner
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* The engine on your DR may not have a precleaner or oil filter.
WARNING! Some of the following procedures require access to the
underside of the machine. If you need to tip the machine back or on its side
(with the discharge chute facing up), you must first disconnect the spark plug
w
ire
(
s
)
, drain the oil and
g
as, and remove the air filters.