DR Power Power Take-Off (PTO) System - Manual (Page 10)

Installing the Transmission
6 DR TRIMMER/MOWER™ GEAR-DRIVEN POWER TAKE-OFF SYSTEM™
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT
THE SPARK PLUG WIRE.
THE TRANSMISSION IS HOT DURING AND AFTER USE. TYPICAL SURFACE TEMPERATURES RANGE
BETWEEN 110 AND 180° FAHRENHEIT. DO NOT TOUCH THE TRANSMISSION UNTIL A COOL
DOWN PERIOD OF 15-30 MINUTES HAS PASSED. COOL DOWN TIME CAN VARY DEPENDING ON
THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE AND OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Tools Needed:
• Head-Locking Tool that came with your trimmer or a #3 Phillips head screwdriver with at least a 6"
shank.
• Adjustable wrench
• 5/8" open-end wrench
• Pliers (Optional)
Note: The following steps are based on the trimmer’s left and right as if you were standing at the operating
position behind the trimmer’s handles.
1. Remove the Mow-Ball™ assembly used for mowing. See the DR® Trimmer/ Mower™ Safety &
Operating Instructions for step-by-step instructions (Figure 2)
Figure 2
Mow-Ball Assembly
Head Locking
Tool inserted here
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