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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
Chapter 4: Maintaining the DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
Regular maintenance will ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the engine
manufacturer's owner's manual for maintenance procedures. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede those listed
in the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
Regular Maintenance Checklist
Check function of Operator Presence Switch
Check General Equipment Condition
Check Blade for Sharpness
Clean Engine Exterior and Cooling Fins
Check Blade Belt Condition (replace if damaged)
Check Drive Belt Condition (replace if damaged)
Lubricate Grease Fittings
Change Engine Oil and Filter*
Check the Battery charge (Electric Start Machines)
Replace Air Paper Filter and outer Foam Filter
Check Blade Engage Cable Tension
Replace Fuel Filter (Electric Start Machines)
* The XD26 model does not have an Oil Filter.
LUBRICATION
Replacing Engine Oil (XD26 with Honda Engine)
Note: Drain the oil when the Engine is warm. Warm Oil drains more quickly and
completely than cold Oil.
Tools & Supplies Needed:
Oil (Refer to “Adding Oil and Gasoline” in Chapter 2 for Oil type and
quantity)
Rags and an approved Oil Container
1. Position an approved oil container near the Oil Drain Hose.
2. Unscrew the Oil Drain Cap counterclockwise to open the end of the Drain
Hose Assembly (Figure 28).
3. Remove the Oil Drain Hose Assembly from the Retainer and lower the drain
end over the Oil Container to drain.
4. Replace the Hose onto the Retainer and close the Oil Drain Cap. Replace
the Oil as described on page 11.
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait ten minutes to allow all parts to cool.
Remove the Key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s), keeping it away from the spark plug(s)
Always wear gloves when performing maintenance on the machine.
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