DR Power 30 Snow Thrower - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 ................................................................................................................................................ 1
INTRODUCING THE DR SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT ........................................................... 1
Conventions used in this manual ........................................................................................................ 1
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 2
CHAPTER 2 ................................................................................................................................................ 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES.................................................................................................................... 3
Labels .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ........................................................................................ 5
Safety for Children and Pets ................................................................................................................. 6
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Engines ................................................................................................ 6
General Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Additional Information and Potential Changes ................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 3 ................................................................................................................................................ 9
SETTING UP YOUR DR SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT ............................................................. 9
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Attaching the Discharge Chute........................................................................................................... 11
Removing the Mower Brush Deck...................................................................................................... 12
Installing the DR SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT....................................................................... 13
Installing the Rotation Handle ........................................................................................................... 14
Attaching the Optional Drift Cutters.................................................................................................. 15
Removing the DR SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT ..................................................................... 16
CHAPTER 4 .............................................................................................................................................. 17
OPERATING YOUR DR SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT............................................................ 17
Chute Rotation .................................................................................................................................... 19
Adjusting the Deflector....................................................................................................................... 19
Adjusting the Skid Shoes.................................................................................................................... 20
Operating the DR SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT ..................................................................... 21
Snow Removal..................................................................................................................................... 22
Snow Removal Methods..................................................................................................................... 23
Cold Weather Operation..................................................................................................................... 23
CHAPTER 5 .............................................................................................................................................. 25
MAINTAINING THE DR SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT .......................................................... 25
Regular Maintenance Check List before each use ............................................................................. 25
Torque Specification Table ................................................................................................................. 26
Removing and Replacing the Drive Chain ......................................................................................... 27
Removing and Replacing the Drive Belt............................................................................................. 28
Replacing the Shear-Bolt .................................................................................................................... 29
Lubrication ......................................................................................................................................... 30
End of Season and Storage................................................................................................................. 30
CHAPTER 6 .............................................................................................................................................. 31
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................ 31
Troubleshooting Table........................................................................................................................ 31
CHAPTER 7 .............................................................................................................................................. 32
PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY............................................................. 32
Parts List - Main Body, 30" DR SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT ................................................ 32
Schematic - Main Body, 30" DR SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT............................................... 33