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DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions iii
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER ..............1
Conventions used in this manual.................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2: Safety Considerations..........................................................................2
Preparing to Use the DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER ................................................ 2
Safety Information Labels............................................................................................................... 2
Protecting Yourself ......................................................................................................................... 4
Operating the Machine Safely ........................................................................................................ 4
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines ....................................................................................... 5
A Note to All Users ......................................................................................................................... 6
Additional Information and Potential Changes................................................................................ 6
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER .............7
DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Controls and Features.............................................. 7
Unpacking the Mower..................................................................................................................... 8
Check the Tire Pressure................................................................................................................. 8
Adding Oil and Gasoline................................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 4: Operating Your DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER ............10
Before Starting the Engine ............................................................................................................10
Starting ..........................................................................................................................................10
Engaging the Wheel Drive.............................................................................................................11
Engaging the Blade .......................................................................................................................11
Stopping the Blade ........................................................................................................................11
Stopping the Engine ......................................................................................................................12
Obstacle Tips ................................................................................................................................12
Slopes ...........................................................................................................................................13
If the machine gets hung up ..........................................................................................................13
Cutting Brush & Saplings...............................................................................................................14
Reverse .........................................................................................................................................14
Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER ............16
Regular Maintenance Check List...................................................................................................16
Lubrication.....................................................................................................................................17
Removing the Engine Oil...............................................................................................................18
Removing and Replacing the Blade Belt .......................................................................................19
Removing and Replacing the Drive Belt ........................................................................................20
Removing and Replacing the Blade ..............................................................................................21
Adjusting the Wheel Clutch ...........................................................................................................22
Removing and Replacing the Drive Chain.....................................................................................23
Adjusting the Blade Engagement Cable........................................................................................24
Replacing the Blade Clutch Springs ..............................................................................................25
Removing the Wheels ...................................................................................................................26
End of Season & Storage ..............................................................................................................27
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty .........................................................28
Troubleshooting Table...................................................................................................................28