DR Power Scout 8.25 (January 2007 and Later) - Manual (Page 43)

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BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE.
S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE
Blade vibrates when
engaged.
⇒ The Blade may not be seated properly on the Hub. Loosen the Blade Bolt, reseat
the Blade, and tighten the Bolt. Be sure to turn OFF the Engine and remove the
Spark Plug Wire before performing this operation.
⇒ Replace the Blade if it is chipped, bent, or broken.
⇒ The Spindle Bearings may be bad or the Spindle Shaft is bent.
Call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The Blade is not
cutting or is loose.
⇒ The Blade may not be seated properly on the hub. Loosen the Blade Bolt, reseat
the Blade, and tighten the Bolt. Be sure to turn OFF the Engine and remove the
Spark Plug Wire before performing this operation.
⇒ Sharpen the Blade; it may be dull or nicked.
Wheels pulling left
or right. ⇒ Check the Tire pressure. There should be 10 psi in each Tire.
The Wheels will not
drive. ⇒ Check to see that the Shear-Bolt is in place and not broken. If required, replace
the Shear-Bolt and Nut with one of the spares supplied.
⇒ The Wheel Clutch is out of adjustment. See page 27.
⇒ The Drive Belt is broken. Replace the Drive Belt. See page 25.
⇒ The Drive Chain is broken. Replace the Drive Chain. See page 28.