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DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS

6 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER • ALWAYS SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHENEVER YOU LEAVE THE MACHINE. REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE ADJUST

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 7 Slope Operation SLOPES ARE A MAJOR FACTOR RELATED TO SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SEVERE

8 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines GASOLINE IS A HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID. GASOLINE ALSO GIVES OFF FL

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 9 THE MOWER MUST BE OPERATED SAFELY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY. UNSAFE OPE

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CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 11 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP YOUR DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER This chapter outlines a few simple steps you wil

12 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Controls and Features NOTE: The model shown in Figure 1 may look slightly

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 13 Unpacking the Mower Tools and Supplies Needed: • Screwdriver • Metal Shears • Knife • Gloves and Eye Prot

14 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Adding Oil and Gasoline • YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. THIS MACHINE IS SHIPPED WITHO

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 15 CHAPTER 4 OPERATING YOUR DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER This chapter covers the procedures for starting a

ii DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Congratulations on your purchase of a new DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER! We have done our utmost to e

16 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Checking and adjusting clutch engagement: 1. Start your machine in the normal manner. 2. With the Opera

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 17 Engaging the Wheel Drive The DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER has a three-speed forward transmission and sin

18 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Stopping the Engine 1. Stop the Blade by releasing the Blade Clutch Lever (Figure 5). 2. Move the Shift

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 19 Slopes • WHEN OPERATING THE DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER OVER UNEVEN TERRAIN OR SLOPES, USE EXTREME

20 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Cutting Brush and Saplings 1. When cutting woody material, small saplings, etc., allow the machine to r

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 21 CHAPTER 5 MAINTAINING THE DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER This chapter covers regular maintenance procedur

22 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Lubrication Your DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER was lubricated at the Factory. The Spindle, Differential,

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 23 Removing the Engine Oil BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE

24 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Removing and Replacing the Belts BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCO

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 25 Tools Needed: • 7/16" Wrench or Socket • Gloves 1. Drain the gas and oil. 2. Loosen the two outsi

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

26 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Removing and Replacing the Blade BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCO

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 27 Adjusting the Wheel Clutch BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT

28 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Tools Needed: • 1/2" Wrench or Socket (chain cover) • 9/16" Wrench or Socket (shift lever) •

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 29 Adjusting the Blade Engagement Cable BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND D

30 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Figure 23 Figure 25 Figure 24 Replacing the Blade Clutch Springs BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PRO

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 31 Lock Washer Bolt Flat WasherClutchTabStud Mark Installing a New Clutch Kit # 214001 Your Clutch Replace

32 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER 8. Lightly lubricate the Clutch Shaft then slip the new Clutch on the Shaft with the Clutch Tab facing t

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 33 Add washer here to adjust the spring. Anti Rotation Bracket Deck Sidewall 20. Adjust the Blade Engageme

34 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Removing the Wheels BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SP

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 35 End of Season and Storage BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT T

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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 below for com

38 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE. SYMPT

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 39 BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE. SYMPTOM

40 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER CHAPTER 7 PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY Parts List - Handlebar Assembly NOTE: Part numbers

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 41 Schematic - Handlebar Assembly051012

42 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Parts List - Frame and Drive Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Produc

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 43 Schematic - Frame and Drive Assembly051012

44 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Parts List - Brush Deck Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products, I

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 45 Schematic - Brush Deck Assembly 061114

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

46 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Parts List - Differential and Wheel Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 47 Schematic - Differential and Wheel Assembly 051012

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

4 DR® SCOUT™ FIELD and BRUSH MOWER To avoid injury, keep your hands and feet away from the spinning blade. (#136491) This label reminds you ab

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