DR Power 30 Snow Thrower - Manual (Page 29)

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CHAPTER 5
MAINTAINING THE DR SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT
This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of
your DR SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT. Always use genuine DR parts when replacement parts are
required.
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BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION ON THE DR SNOW
THROWER ATTACHMENT WHEN IT IS STILL ATTACHED TO THE POWER UNIT, STOP THE ENGINE,
WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, SET THE PARKING BRAKE AND
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S).
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NEVER PARK THE POWER UNIT WITH FUEL IN THE TANK INSIDE A BUILDING WHERE AN OPEN FLAME
OR SPARKS ARE PRESENT. ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL DOWN BEFORE STORING IN ANY
ENCLOSURE.
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PROVIDE ADEQUATE BLOCKING BEFORE WORKING UNDER THE DR SNOW THROWER.
Regular Maintenance Check List before each use
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Check the Belt for proper orientation and wear after the first four (4) hours of operation. See Figure 17
on page 28.
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Check the Engine oil level in your DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.
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Check the general condition of the Mower and Snow Thrower, e.g.; nuts, bolts, welds, etc.
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Make sure that the Snow Thrower has no foreign material in the Auger or Discharge Chute.
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Check the condition of the Drive Belt for nicks and fraying.
• To reduce ice build up on the Chute Gear, apply General Purpose Petroleum Based Grease to both
sides (top and bottom) of the Gear and rotate the Chute back and forth a few times to spread the
Grease. See Figure 2 on page 11.