DR Power Walk-behind 12.5 Premier - Manual (Page 32)

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Daily Checklist for the PREMIER DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
To help maintain your PREMIER DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER for optimum performance, we recommend you follow this
checklist each time you use your Mower.
[ ] OIL: With the machine on a level surface, check the Engine oil level with the Dipstick and add more if necessary (only add
oil to the level indicated on the Dipstick - do not overfill). Use SAE 30 high detergent motor oil.
[ ] GAS: Fill the gas tank with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
[ ] TIRES: Check Tire Pressure
[ ] ENGINE AIR COOLING SYSTEM: It is very important to keep the Engine clean of debris. Remove grass and other built-
up materials from the Air Intake Screen before, during, and after you mow. Regularly remove debris from the Blower
Housing and Cooling Fins. A dirty Engine retains heat and can cause damage to the internal Engine parts.
[ ] BELTS: Check the Belts for wear, proper alignment and tension.
[ ] BLADE: Check the Blade for tightness, nicks and wear. Remove any wrapped weeds and grass from the Blade Bearing
Housing to prevent buildup.
[ ] GENERAL CONDITION: Check the general condition of the machine, e.g.; nuts, bolts, welds etc.
End of Season and Storage
NOTE: Please refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for engine-specific procedures.
 Change the oil.

Remove the Spark Plug and pour about 1 ounce of motor oil into the Cylinder hole. Replace the Plug and pull the Recoil
Starter Rope until you feel strong resistance. This will coat the piston and seat the valves to prevent moisture buildup.
 Clean/replace the Air Filter(s).
 Clean dirt and debris from the Cylinder Head Cooling Fins, Blower Housing, Debris Screen, and Muffler area of
the Engine.
 If your Engine has a Fuel Filter, replace it.
 If your PREMIER DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER will be idle for more than 30 days, we recommend using a gas
stabilizer. This will prevent sediment from gumming up the Carburetor. If there is dirt or moisture in the gas or
tank, remove it by draining the tank. Completely fill the tank with fresh, unleaded gas and add the appropriate
amount of stabilizer or gasoline additive. Run the Engine for a short time to allow the additive to circulate.
 Remove any wrapped weeds from the Blade Bearing Housing. Clean grass and debris from the top and
underneath the mower Deck with a stiff brush.
 Check the Blade for nicks and wear. Remove
the Blade and sharpen, or have it
professionally sharpened if needed.
 Perform the lubrication as outlined
on page 15.
Shut down the engine, remove the spark plug wire and wait 5 minutes before performing any maintenance procedure or
inspection on the Mower.
Shut down the engine, remove the spark plug wire and wait 5 minutes before performing any maintenance procedure or
inspection on the Mower.