DR Power Walk-Behind Pro (1985 - 2000) - Manual (Page 32)

30 DR
®
TRIMMER/MOWER
™
Assembly & Operating Instructions
2. Flip the bearing housing over and detach
the brake arm (Figures 39 & 40). Note
that the Mow-Ball
™
Support assembly has
been removed in these pictures.
3. Pull the belt off the pulley (Figure 40).
4. Remove the spring or release the break
from the bearing housing (Figure 41).
5. Turn the Mow-Ball
™
Support assembly by
hand. It should turn freely, without
resistance. If it doesn't turn freely or you
hear a grinding noise, the bearings may be
worn and you may need to replace the
bearing housing assembly.
6. Call one of our Customer Service
Representatives at TOLL-FREE 1(800)DR-OWNER(376-9637) for information about replacing
the bearing housing assembly.
To Remove and Replace the Bearing Housing Assembly
WARNING: Before performing any maintenance procedures, the engine should be stopped
and the spark plug wire disconnected.
Tools Needed:
• 1/2" wrench • 7/16" wrench
• pliers • 5/32" Allen wrench
• you may also need a pulley extractor
To Remove the Old Bearing Housing
1. Remove the Mow-Ball
™
Support assembly. See page 27 for instructions.
2. Loosen and remove the three bearing housing nuts and lower the bearing housing from the frame
(Figures 38 & 39).
Figure 38
Figure 39 Figure 40