DR Field User Manual

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCING THE DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER............................................... 1
Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2............................................................................................................................. 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES............................................................................................... 3
Labels ............................................................................................................................... 3
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ................................................................... 5
Operating the Mower Safely............................................................................................ 5
Slope Operation............................................................................................................... 7
Safety for Children ........................................................................................................... 7
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines........................................................................ 8
A Note to All Users.......................................................................................................... 9
Additional Information and Potential Changes.............................................................. 9
CHAPTER 3........................................................................................................................... 11
SETTING UP YOUR DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER ............................................... 11
DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Controls and Features.............................................. 12
Unpacking the Mower ................................................................................................... 13
To Install the Brush Deck .............................................................................................. 14
Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only) ..................................... 15
Adding Oil and Gasoline ............................................................................................... 16
Check the Tire Pressure................................................................................................. 16
CHAPTER 4........................................................................................................................... 17
OPERATING YOUR DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER ............................................... 17
The Pre-Start Safety Check ............................................................................................ 17
Before Starting the Engine............................................................................................. 18
Electric-Starting.............................................................................................................. 18
Manual-Starting (if equipped)....................................................................................... 18
Engaging the Wheel Drive ............................................................................................. 19
Engaging the Blade........................................................................................................ 19
Stopping the Blade ........................................................................................................ 19
Stopping the Engine ...................................................................................................... 20
Obstacle Tips ................................................................................................................. 20
Slopes............................................................................................................................. 21
If the machine gets hung up ......................................................................................... 21
Cutting Brush and Saplings........................................................................................... 22
Reverse........................................................................................................................... 22
Cutting in Wet and Heavy Growth ................................................................................ 22
Cold Weather Operation................................................................................................ 22
CHAPTER 5........................................................................................................................... 23
MAINTAINING THE DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER.............................................. 23
Regular Maintenance Check List................................................................................... 23
Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models Only)......................................................... 24
Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................... 24
Lubrication ..................................................................................................................... 25
Removing and Replacing the Belts ............................................................................... 27
To Replace the Drive Belt .............................................................................................. 28
Removing and Replacing the Blade .............................................................................. 30
Adjusting the Wheel Clutch........................................................................................... 31
Removing and Replacing the Drive Chain .................................................................... 32

DR Field Specifications

General

Brand	DR
Model	Field
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English