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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the DR
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About This Manual ......................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2: Safety Considerations..........................................................................3
Preparing to Use the DR
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Safety Information Labels............................................................................................................... 3
Protecting Yourself ......................................................................................................................... 5
Operating the Machine Safely ........................................................................................................ 5
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines ....................................................................................... 6
A Note to All Users ......................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DR
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DR
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Unpacking the Mower....................................................................................................................11
To Install the Brush Deck ..............................................................................................................12
Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only) ........................................................13
Adding Oil and Gasoline................................................................................................................14
Check the Tire Pressure................................................................................................................14
Chapter 4: Operating Your DR
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The Pre-Start Safety Check...........................................................................................................15
Before Starting the Engine ............................................................................................................16
Electric-Starting .............................................................................................................................16
Manual-Starting .............................................................................................................................16
Engaging the Wheel Drive.............................................................................................................17
Engaging the Blade .......................................................................................................................17
Stopping the Blade ........................................................................................................................17
Stopping the Engine ......................................................................................................................18
Obstacle Tips ................................................................................................................................18
Slopes ...........................................................................................................................................19
If the machine gets hung up ..........................................................................................................19
Cutting Brush & Saplings...............................................................................................................20
Reverse.........................................................................................................................................20
Cutting in Wet & Heavy Growth.....................................................................................................20
Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR
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Regular Maintenance Check List...................................................................................................21
Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models Only) ..........................................................................22
Charging the Battery .....................................................................................................................22
Lubrication.....................................................................................................................................23
Grease Fittings ..............................................................................................................................24
Removing and Replacing the Belts ...............................................................................................25
Removing and Replacing the Blade ..............................................................................................28
Adjusting the Wheel Clutch ...........................................................................................................29
Removing and Replacing the Drive Chain.....................................................................................30
Adjusting the Blade Engagement Cable ........................................................................................31
Removing the Wheels ...................................................................................................................32
Adjusting the Parking Brake ..........................................................................................................32
Transmission .................................................................................................................................33
Removing or Changing the Deck...................................................................................................33
End of Season & Storage ..............................................................................................................34
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty .........................................................35
Troubleshooting Table...................................................................................................................35
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