DR Power Tow Behind Premier 12.5hp B&S - Manual (Page 23)

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Chapter 4: Maintaining The TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of your TOW-BEHIND DR
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. For Engine maintenance, please refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual that came with your machine.
Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede those listed in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
Regular Maintenance Checklist
Note: Consider the service intervals shown as maximum under normal operating conditions. Increase frequencies under extremely dirty
or dusty conditions.
P ROCEDURE B EFORE E ACH
U SE
E VERY 20
H OURS
E VERY 100
H OURS
Check Engine Oil Level 
Check General Condition, e.g. nuts, bolts, welds, etc. 
Check the Blades Sharpness 
Inspect the Debris Guard 
Clean Engine Exterior & Cooling Fins 
Check Cable connections 
Check Tire Pressure (psi on side of tire) 
Change Engine Oil and Filter NOTE: 1 st time after 5 hours 
Replace Air Filter 
Replace Spark Plug(s) 
Replace In-line Gas Filter 
Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil (Premier Model)
Note: Drain the oil when the Engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and completely.
Supplies Needed:
 Rags and a suitable container for used oil

SAE 30 High Detergent Oil
1. Remove the Oil Filler Cap and position a suitable oil drain container under
the machine near the Oil Drain Valve on the side of the Engine (Figure 27).
2. Open the Cap on the Oil Drain Valve and attach the Plastic Hose (provided
in product package) to the Valve opening.
3. Push in the Oil Drain Valve, turn it counterclockwise then pull it out for
draining.
4. When the Oil is completely drained, push the Oil Drain Valve in and turn
clockwise until it locks into position.
5. Remove the Hose and push the Cap fully onto the Oil drain Valve.
6. Replace the oil by following the instructions “Adding Oil and Gasoline” in
Chapter 2.
Note: Be sure to use environmentally safe disposal procedures in the disposing of the
used oil.
Open
Close
Figure 27
Oil Drain
Valve
Cap
Oil Filler
Cap

When performing any adjustment or maintenance, you must first shut off the engine, wait five (5) minutes to allow parts to
cool and disconnect the spark plug wire(s), keeping it away from the spark plug(s).

Some of the following procedures require access to the underside of the machine. If you need to tip the machine back or on
its side, you must first disconnect the spark plug wire(s), and drain the oil and gas.