DR Power Scout 8.25 (September 2005 - December 2006) - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCING THE DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER ................................... 1
Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2............................................................................................................................. 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES............................................................................................... 3
Labels ............................................................................................................................... 3
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ................................................................... 5
Operating the Mower Safely............................................................................................ 5
Slope Operation............................................................................................................... 7
Safety for Children ........................................................................................................... 7
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines........................................................................ 8
A Note to All Users .......................................................................................................... 9
Additional Information and Potential Changes.............................................................. 9
CHAPTER 3........................................................................................................................... 11
SETTING UP YOUR DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.................................... 11
DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Controls and Features ................................ 12
Unpacking the Mower ................................................................................................... 13
Adding Oil and Gasoline ............................................................................................... 14
Check the Tire Pressure................................................................................................. 14
CHAPTER 4........................................................................................................................... 15
OPERATING YOUR DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER .................................... 15
The Pre-Start Safety Check ............................................................................................ 15
Before Starting the Engine............................................................................................. 16
Starting........................................................................................................................... 16
Engaging the Wheel Drive ............................................................................................. 17
Engaging the Blade........................................................................................................ 17
Stopping the Blade ........................................................................................................ 17
Stopping the Engine ...................................................................................................... 18
Obstacle Tips ................................................................................................................. 18
Slopes............................................................................................................................. 19
If the machine gets hung up ......................................................................................... 19
Cutting Brush and Saplings........................................................................................... 20
Reverse ........................................................................................................................... 20
Cutting in Wet and Heavy Growth ................................................................................ 20
CHAPTER 5........................................................................................................................... 21
MAINTAINING THE DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER .................................. 21
Regular Maintenance Check List................................................................................... 21
Lubrication ..................................................................................................................... 22
Removing the Engine Oil............................................................................................... 23
Removing and Replacing the Belts ............................................................................... 24
Removing and Replacing the Blade .............................................................................. 26
Adjusting the Wheel Clutch........................................................................................... 27
Removing and Replacing the Drive Chain .................................................................... 28
Adjusting the Blade Engagement Cable........................................................................ 29
Replacing the Blade Clutch Springs .............................................................................. 30
Removing the Wheels.................................................................................................... 31
End of Season and Storage ........................................................................................... 32
CHAPTER 6........................................................................................................................... 33