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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DR
®
SNOW THROWER Safety, Operation & Maintenance Instructions 3
INTRODUCTION – TO THE PURCHASER..........................................................................................................4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................................................................5
Before Operation .................................................................................................................................................5
Notice...................................................................................................................................................................6
The DR
® SNOW THROWER .............................................................................................................................6
Before Operation ............................................................................................................................................6
Operating the DR
®
SNOW THROWER ........................................................................................................7
Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................................8
Storage .................................................................................................................................................................8
DECALS...................................................................................................................................................................9
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION .........................................................................................................................10
Step 1: Preparation .......................................................................................................................................10
Step 2: Chute Installation .............................................................................................................................11
Step 3: Installation........................................................................................................................................12
Step 4: Belt Installation ................................................................................................................................12
Step 5: Rotation Handle Installation.............................................................................................................13
Step 6: Optional Drift Cutters Installation....................................................................................................14
Removing the DR
®
SNOW THROWER...........................................................................................................14
OPERATION..........................................................................................................................................................15
Operating Controls .......................................................................................................................................15
Adjustments..................................................................................................................................................15
General Preparation ......................................................................................................................................16
Increasing Traction & Stability ....................................................................................................................16
Engine Speed ................................................................................................................................................16
Snow Removal..............................................................................................................................................16
Snow Removal Methods...............................................................................................................................17
MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................................................................18
Drive Chain Replacement.............................................................................................................................18
Drive Belt Replacement ...............................................................................................................................18
Shear Bolt Replacement ...............................................................................................................................19
Lubrication ...................................................................................................................................................19
Storage..........................................................................................................................................................19
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................................20
PARTS ...................................................................................................................................................................21
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................21
30" DR
® SNOW THROWER - 8157..............................................................................................................22
Chute with Deflector.......................................................................................................................................24
Manual Chute Rotation System ......................................................................................................................25
Optional Drift Cutters - 8173 ..........................................................................................................................26
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE....................................................................................................................27