DR Power Walk-behind 8 - 15 HP (1998 - 2001) - Manual (Page 15)

DR
®
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions 11
General Maintenance
For Engine Maintenance, Please Refer to the Engine
Manufacturer's Owner's Manual.
IMPORTANT: Because of the demanding conditions the DR
®
ALL-TERRAIN
™
FIELD
and BRUSH MOWER is used in, air filters and oil should be changed more frequently
than is recommended in your Engine Manufacturer's Owner's Manual. Please follow
these recommendations:
Paper Air Filter: Should be replaced every 25 hours of operation.
Oil: Should be drained and replaced every 25 hours of operation.
Regular maintenance ensures the best performance from your machine. Follow these
instructions as well as the recommendations in the Engine Manufacturer's Owner's Manual
to keep your DR
®
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER in top condition. Use the daily checklist on
the back cover of this manual whenever you operate your mower.
!
WARNING: Some of the following procedures require access to the underside of the
machine. Before you tip the machine on its side with the discharge chute facing up, you must
drain the oil and gas, and remove the air filters.
Lubrication
Your DR
®
FIELD & BRUSH MOWER is greased at the factory. You do not need to lubricate it for
the first 25 hours of use.
Tools Needed:
· flexible hose grease gun
· Lithium grease
· FLUID FILM ® or WD-40 ® lubricant
!
WARNING: Always remove the spark
plug wire before servicing your machine.
Grease Fittings
1. There are three grease fittings below the
black belt guard that need maintenance:
· The mower pivot tube (Figure 9)
should have 1-2 pumps of grease every
25 operating hours.
· The belt idler arm (Figure 9) should
have 1-2 pumps of grease every 25
operating hours.
Figure 9