DR Power Scout 8.25 (January 2007 and Later) - Manual (Page 32)

28 DR
®
SCOUT
™
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
Tools Needed:
•
1/2" Wrench or Socket (chain cover)
•
9/16" Wrench or Socket (shift lever)
•
Flat-head Screwdriver
•
Needle Nose Pliers
1. Place the Gearshift Lever in (N) NEUTRAL and
remove the Chain Cover by removing the Shift Lever
attaching Nut, Shift Lever, and then the two (2)
Chain Cover Screws (Figure 19).
2. Locate (by rotating the Drive Sprocket) and remove
the Master Chain Link (Figure 20). First, remove
the Lock Clip by spreading the Clip with the
Screwdriver and at the same time, slide the Lock
Clip back off the Master Link pins with the Needle
Nose Pliers. Next, remove the Side Plate, and then
remove the Master Chain Link.
3. Slowly feed the Chain out.
4. Install and route the new Chain (Figure 21).
5. Add the Master Chain Link (Figure 20) in the reverse
order of step 2.
6. Replace the Chain Cover and tighten the Screws.
7. Replace the Shift Lever and tighten the Nut.
Removing and Replacing the Drive Chain
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE,
STOP THE ENGINE AND
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE.
Figure 20
Lock Clip
Master Link
Side Plate
Drive Chain Routing
Chain Cover Screws
Shift Lever Nut
Shift Lever
Figure 19
Figure 21