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TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATIN

6 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Slope Operation USE OF MACHINERY ON SLOPES IS A MAJOR FACTOR RELATED TO ACCIDENTS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SE

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 7 Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines GASOLINE IS A HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID. GASOLINE ALSO GIVES OFF FL

8 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER General Safety SAFE OPERATION OF THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT OR MINIM

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 9 A Note to All Users Under California law, and the laws of some other states, you are not permitted to opera

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CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 11 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP: THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER This chapter outlines a few simple steps yo

12 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Controls and Features NOTE: The model shown in Figure 1 may look sligh

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 13 Unpacking and Assembling the Machine NOTE: Unpacking and assembling the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOW

14 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER About the Battery The TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER comes with a 12-Volt, maintenance-free, rechargea

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 15 Adding Oil and Gasoline • YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. THIS MACHINE SHIPPED WITHOUT O

ii TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Congratulations on your purchase of a new TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER! We have done our utmost

16 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Attaching the Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar to the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER WHEN ATTACHING THE TOW BAR

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 17 Connecting the Remote Control Cable and Wire Cord Wire Cord 1. Locate the Wire Cord under the orange Fue

18 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Figure 10 4. Using a Blade Screwdriver or 5/16" Nut Driver, loosen the Throttle Cable Clamp Bolt (Fig

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 19 Connecting the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER to your Tow Vehicle The Versa-Hitch™ on the TOW-BEHIND

20 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Attaching the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Remote Control Panel 1. Locate the Remote Control Panel

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 21 CHAPTER 4 OPERATING: THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER This chapter covers the procedures for start

22 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER • WE DO NOT RECOMMEND DRIVING OVER 5 MPH ON FLAT TERRAIN AND OVER 4 MPH ON ROUGH TERRAIN WHILE OPERATI

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 23 Before Starting the Engine INSPECT THE AREA WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING. THE SITE MUST BE FREE OF POTEN

24 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Engaging the Blades Engage the Blades by pulling UP on the Blade Control Knob (Figure 1 on page 12). Stop

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 25 Offset Mowing The Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar allows you to offset the cutting path of the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD an

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER iii Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 ...

26 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Slopes and Uneven Terrain • CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR YOUR TOW VEHICLE TO DETERMINE ITS RECOMMEND

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 27 CHAPTER 5 MAINTAINING: THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER This chapter covers regular maintenance pr

28 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Removing the Engine Oil and Filter WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT O

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 29 Removing and Replacing the Blades’ Drive Belt WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST F

30 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER 6. Using a 9/16" Wrench, remove the top Nut from the Belt Tension Spring Mounting Stud (Figure 20).

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 31 Removing and Replacing the Swinging Blades WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRS

32 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Replacing the Wheels WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE,

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 33 Battery Care Proper care can extend the life of a Battery. Follow these recommendations to ensure your B

34 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Disposing of the Battery Responsibly The Battery is a sealed lead-acid Battery. Recycle or dispose of it

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 35 End of Season and Storage WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE EN

iv TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Removing and Replacing the Swinging Blades ...

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CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 37 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table for common pr

38 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 39 WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES

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CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 41 CHAPTER 7 PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY Parts List - Deck and Drive Assembly NOTE: Part num

42 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Ref# Part# Description 61 222371 Strap, 2.5 Gal. Fuel Tank 62 110701 Nut, Hex, 1/4"-20, ZP 63

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 43 Schematic - Deck and Drive Assembly070308

44 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Parts List - Wheels and Push Bar Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Pro

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 45 Schematic - Wheels and Push Bar Assembly070307

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING: THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER This manual will help you set up and safely

46 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Parts List - Tow Bar and Remote Control Panel Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Cou

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 47 Schematic - Tow Bar and Remote Control Panel Assembly 070307

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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 49 Notes:

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2 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Specifications 13 HP Model 17 HP Model Machine Warranty 2 year Residential, 90 day Commercial 2 year R

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 3 CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES: READ THIS SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE T

4 TOW-BEHIND DR® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER To avoid injury, keep your hands and feet away from the spinning Blades. (#136491)

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 5 Protecting Yourself and Those Around You THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED MACHINE WITH FAST MOVING PARTS OPERATI