Regular maintenance checklist, Removing the mow-ball, Support assembly – DR Power Self-Propelled 6.75 Pro-XL (September 2010 - April 2013) User Manual

Page 19

Advertising
background image

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com 19

Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR TRIMMER/MOWER

Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the
engine manufacturer's owner's manual for maintenance procedures. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede
those listed in the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.

Regular Maintenance Checklist

NOTE: Consider that the service intervals shown are the maximum under normal operating conditions. Increase frequencies under

extremely dirty or dusty conditions.

P

ROCEDURE

B

EFORE

E

ACH

U

SE

E

VERY

25

H

OURS

E

VERY

100

H

OURS

Check Engine Oil Level.

Check General Equipment Condition, e.g. Nuts, Bolts, Welds, etc.

Check and clean out the Mow-Ball

®

Support.

Replace broken or frayed Cutting Cords.

Check the Mow-Ball

®

Support Line Plates for wear.

Clean Engine Exterior, Cooling Fins and remove collected grass trimmings.*

Check the Belt for fraying or stretching.

Lubricate Throttle Cable, Trimmer Control Cable and Idler Pulley with SAE 30 Oil.

Clean Engine Air Foam Filter.

Change the Engine Oil

1

st

time 5 hours

Replace the Engine Paper Air Filter Cartridge.

Adjust Clutch Cable on the SELF-PROPELLED model.**

Remove the Bottom Shield and clean out collected debris.

Check Battery Voltage (Electric-Start models).

Lubricate Chains (SELF-PROPELLED model).***

Replace the Spark Plug.

* Cleaning the top of the Engine during use is critical for proper air flow. Keeping the Engine clear of debris is necessary for optimum performance.
**Every 25 hours or as needed.
***Lubricate Chains each fall when machine is stored.

Removing the Mow-Ball

®

Support Assembly

Tools and Supplies Needed:

Head Locking Tool (supplied with your DR TRIMMER/MOWER) or a #3
Phillips head Screwdriver with at least a 6" shank

Gloves

1. Insert the Head Locking Tool or Screwdriver into the hole in the Frame, then

rotate the Mow-Ball

®

Support Assembly until the tool fits into a second hole

in the shaft, locking it into place (Figure 26).

Figure 26

Loosen

Head Locking
Tool inserted
here

Frame

Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait five (5) minutes to allow all parts to cool.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.

Advertising