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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
8 DR
®
SNOW THROWER Safety, Operation & Maintenance Instructions
Maintenance
ALWAYS USE GENUINE PARTS WHEN
REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE
REQUIRED
!
WARNING: Always disconnect the spark
plug wire before servicing your machine.
1. Park the DR
®
ALL-TERRAIN
™
MOWER
on level ground, set the parking brake,
disengage the driving system, place all
levers including auxiliary control levers in
neutral, shut off the engine and remove the
spark plug wire BEFORE making any
adjustments.
2. Make sure all shields and guards are
securely in place following all service,
cleaning, or repair work.
3. To avoid injury, do not adjust, unclog or
service the equipment with the DR
®
ALL-
TERRAIN
™
MOWER engine running.
Make sure rotating components have
completely stopped and the spark plug wire
is disconnected BEFORE making any
adjustments.
4. Keep the DR
®
ALL-TERRAIN
™
MOWER/
equipment clean. Build-up of debris can
lead to malfunction or serious personal
injury.
5. Always wear eye protection when cleaning
or servicing the equipment.
6. Do not modify or alter this equipment or
any of its components or operating
functions.
7. Change the oil to an appropriate grade for
winter use. Consult your engine
manufacturer's owner's manual.
Storage
Before storing the equipment, certain
precautions should be taken to protect it from
deterioration:
!
WARNING: Always disconnect the spark
plug wire before servicing your machine.
1. Clean the equipment thoroughly.
2. Make all the necessary repairs.
3. Replace all Safety Decals that are damaged,
lost, or otherwise become illegible. If a part
to be replaced has a decal on it, obtain a
new safety decal and install it in the same
place as on the removed part.
4. Repaint all parts from which paint has worn
or peeled.
5. When the DR
®
SNOW THROWER is dry,
lubricate all moving parts. Apply Fluid
Film
®
or comparable lubricant liberally to
all surfaces to protect against rust.
6. Store in a dry place.