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TOW-BEHIND FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER
Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR TOW-BEHIND FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of the DR TOW-BEHIND
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. For Engine maintenance, please refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual that came with the machine.
Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede those listed in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
Regular Maintenance Checklist
Note: Consider the service intervals shown as maximum under normal operating conditions. Increase frequencies under extremely
dirty or dusty conditions.
Check General Condition, e.g., nuts, bolts, welds, etc.
Check the Blades Sharpness
Clean Engine Exterior & Cooling Fins
Check Tire Pressure of rear Wheels (psi on side of tire)
Change Engine Oil and Filter. Note: 1
st
time after 5 hours
Replace In-line Gas Filter
Lubrication
Tools and Supplies Needed:
• Grease gun with Multipurpose Automotive Grease
• Clean Rags
Lubricate Wheel Bearings and Casters:
1. Clean Grease Fitting with a clean Rag (Figures 46 and 47).
2. Lubricate each Rear Wheel and Caster Shaft with Multipurpose Automotive
Grease using a grease gun on Grease Fitting.
When performing any adjustment or maintenance, first disengage the Blade, shut off the engine, wait five minutes to allow parts to cool,
and disconnect the spark plug wires, keeping them away from the spark plugs.
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