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18 DR
®
SNOW THROWER Safety, Operation & Maintenance Instructions
ALWAYS USE GENUINE PARTS WHEN
REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED
!
WARNING: Never park the DR
® ALL-
TERRAIN ™ MOWER with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where an open flame or
sparks are present. Allow the engine to cool
down before storing in any enclosure.
!
WARNING: Provide adequate blocking
before working under the DR ® SNOW
THROWER.
!
WARNING: Run the DR
®
SNOW
THROWER a few minutes after throwing snow
to prevent freeze up of auger.
Drive Chain Replacement (Figure 10)
Replace the chain when the distance between
the sections of the chain (item 1) is reduced to
2" (see figure).
!
WARNING: Always disconnect the spark
plug wire before servicing your machine.
1. Unbolt the chain cover (item 2) and remove
it.
2. Remove the connecting link on the chain,
and remove the chain.
3. Check the chain tensioner (item 5) for wear.
Replace if necessary.
4. Install the new chain around the sprockets
(items 3 & 4).
5. Pull the tensioner (item 5) and install the
connecting link on the new chain.
6. Release the tensioner on the chain.
7. Lubricate the new chain with chain saw
lubricant.
8. Reinstall the cover.
Drive Belt Replacement (Figure 4,
Page 12)
When the belt tensioner is 1/8" close to its
support (see figure below) due to belt
elongation or after the equivalent of 60 hours of
continuous operation, replace the drive belt.
!
WARNING: Always disconnect the spark
plug wire before servicing your machine.
1. Remove the bolts (item 5) to remove the
belt cover (item 4).
2. Pull the tensioner (item 3) and remove the
belt (item 1) from the pulleys.
3. Install the new belt in the same pathway as
the old one.
4. Re-engage the tensioner.
5. Reinstall the belt cover with the bolts.
Figure 10