DR Power Lawn Aerator - Manual (Page 13)

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Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR LAWN AERATOR
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 operator’s manual for maintenance procedures. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede
those listed in the engine manufacturer's operator’s manual.
Regular Maintenance Checklist
P ROCEDURE B EFORE E ACH
U SE
E VERY 10
H OURS
E VERY 25
H OURS
E VERY 100
H OURS
Check Engine Oil Level 
Check General Equipment Condition, e.g. tight nuts, bolts, welds etc.
Tighten hardware as needed 
Clean Engine Exterior & Cooling Fins 
Grease Tine Rod Bearings 
Check Battery Charge 
Check Belt for stretching or wear. Replace as needed. 
Clean Engine Air Filters 
Check Tines for wear. Replace as needed 
Change Engine Oil 1 st time 5 hours 
Change Engine Gear Reducer Oil 
Replace Spark Plug 
Grease Crankshaft Bearings 
Replace Engine Air Filters 
Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil
Tools and Supplies Needed:

3/8" Wrench

Rags and approved Container (for waste oil)
 Small funnel

Engine Oil (see your Engine Manual for Oil specifications)
1. Put Blocks under the Frame so the Engine is level and you can position a
Waste Oil Container under the Oil Drain Plug (Figure 15).
2. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for procedures to remove and
replace the Engine Oil.
Note: Be sure to use environmentally safe disposal procedures when disposing of
used Oil.
3. Remove all Blocking from under machine when finished.
Oil Drain Plug
Figure 15
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.
The Frame and Engine must be level to get an accurate reading when
adjusting the oil level.