DR Power 46 Lawn Mower Deck - Manual (Page 3)

DR 46" LAWN MOWER DECK Safety & Operating Instructions iii
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the DR 46" LAWN MOWER DECK...................................1
Conventions used in this Manual.................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2: Safety Considerations..........................................................................3
Preparing to Use the DR 46" LAWN MOWER DECK..................................................................... 3
Safety and Information Labels........................................................................................................ 3
Protecting Yourself ......................................................................................................................... 4
Operating the Machine Safely ........................................................................................................ 4
Slope Operation ............................................................................................................................. 5
Safety for Children.......................................................................................................................... 6
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines ....................................................................................... 6
Additional Information and Potential Changes................................................................................ 7
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DR 46" LAWN MOWER DECK..................................9
Assembling the Lawn Mower Deck ................................................................................................ 9
Removing the Brush Deck.............................................................................................................11
Installing the 46" Lawn Mower Deck..............................................................................................13
Check the Tire Pressure................................................................................................................15
Installing the Mulching Plate..........................................................................................................16
Chapter 4: Operating Your DR 46" LAWN MOWER DECK ................................17
The Pre-Start Safety Check...........................................................................................................17
Before Starting the Engine ............................................................................................................18
Starting the Engine........................................................................................................................18
Engaging the Wheel Drive.............................................................................................................19
Engaging the Lawn Deck Blades...................................................................................................19
Stopping the Lawn Deck Blades....................................................................................................19
Stopping the Engine ......................................................................................................................20
Adjusting the Cutting Height ..........................................................................................................20
Obstacle Tips ................................................................................................................................21
Slopes ...........................................................................................................................................21
If the machine gets hung up ..........................................................................................................21
Turns .............................................................................................................................................22
Reverse .........................................................................................................................................22
Cutting in Wet & Heavy Grass.......................................................................................................22
Mowing Tips ..................................................................................................................................22
Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR 46" LAWN MOWER DECK ................................23
Regular Maintenance Check List...................................................................................................23
Lubrication.....................................................................................................................................24
Removing and Replacing the 56" Deck Drive Belt.........................................................................26
Removing and Replacing the 80" Lawn Deck Belt ........................................................................27
Removing and Replacing the Blades ............................................................................................28
Removing the Caster Wheels........................................................................................................29
End of Season & Storage ..............................................................................................................29
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting .................................................................................31
Troubleshooting Table...................................................................................................................31
Chapter 7: Parts Lists, Schematic Diagrams and Warranty ..............................32
Parts List — 46" Deck Drive Assembly..........................................................................................32
Schematic – 46" Deck Drive Assembly .........................................................................................33
Parts List — 46" Main Deck Assembly ..........................................................................................34
Schematic — 46" Main Deck Assembly ........................................................................................35
Warranty........................................................................................................................................37