DR Power 14.5 HP Pro (November 2014 - Present) - Manual (Page 14)

14 DR ® STUMP GRINDER
2. Position the machine so the Frame and Engine are level and place a Waste
Oil Container under the Oil Drain Plug (Figure 17).
3. Remove the Oil Drain Plug with a 10mm Wrench (Premier) or a 12mm
Wrench (Pro and Pro-XL) and let the Oil drain into the Container.
4. Replace the Oil Drain Plug and remove the Oil Fill/Dipstick.
5. Initially add 16 oz. of oil (type of oil recommended by the Engine
Manufacturer) into the Oil Fill and wait one minute for the oil to settle.
6. Check the Dipstick (see Notice above) and continue adding a few ounces of
oil at a time, rechecking the Dipstick until the oil reaches the fill mark. Be
careful not to overfill.
7. Replace the Battery Bracket for electric start machines and reconnect the
Battery.
Replacing the Belt
Tools and Supplies needed:
 Two 1/2" Wrenches

9/16" Wrench

New DR Drive Belt (see chapter 6 for part numbers)

Gloves
1. Remove the three Bolts and Locknuts from the Belt Guards with two 1/2"
Wrenches and remove the outer Belt Guard (Figure 18).
2. You should wear Gloves as you position a 9/16" Wrench onto the Idler
Pulley Bolt and inline with the Pulley Bracket (Figure 19). Pull the Wrench to
rotate the Belt Tensioner away from the Belt and then remove the Belt by
rotating the Cutting Head to roll the Belt over the top of the Pulley.
3. Reverse the previous steps to install the new Belt and reinstall the Belt
Guard.
NOTE: When installing the Belt, place the Belt around the Clutch Pulley and into
the Idler Pulley. Start the Belt over the top of the Cutting Head Pulley as you rotate
the Cutting Head to roll the Belt onto the Pulley.
Idler
Pulley
Figure 19
Belt
Clutch
Pulley
Cutting Head
Pulley
Figure 18
Bolts and
Locknuts
Outer Belt Guard
Oil Fill/Dipstick
Figure 17
Full Low
Oil Drain Plug

Fill the Oil reservoir slowly, checking the level frequently to avoid
overfilling.
 To get an accurate reading when checking the oil level:
- The Engine must be level.
- Premier and Pro Models (short dipstick): The dipstick should not
be screwed down to ensure an accurate oil level reading.
- Pro XL Models (long dipstick): The dipstick should be screwed
down to ensure an accurate oil level reading.