DR Power Walk-behind 13 - 17 HP (May 2001 - February 2003) - Manual (Page 8)

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DR
®
ALL-TERRAIN
™
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions
Before Starting
Before you operate your DR ® , please read these operating instructions and the engine manufacturer's
owner's manual. Then, just ADD OIL and GAS, attach the battery wire and you're ready to go!
Tools & Supplies Needed:
· (2) 5/16 wrenches or sockets
· SAE30 HD (High Detergent) oil
· fresh unleaded gas
Add Oil and Gas
1. Place the machine on a level surface and
add SAE30 HD (High Detergent) oil to the
reservoir. Check the dipstick frequently
while filling to avoid overfilling.
Important! To get accurate oil level
reading:
• on Briggs & Stratton and Tecumseh
engines the dipstick should be screwed in
completely.
• On the Kawasaki engine the dipstick
should not be screwed in.
2. Fill the gas tank with clean, unleaded
gasoline.
Note: See your engine manufacturer's owner's manual for detailed fuel and oil
recommendations.
3. Open the fuel shut-off valve (on the bottom of the gas tank) if your model is equipped with one.
Connect the Battery Wire
For safety, we've disconnected one of the
battery wires for shipping. Connect the
negative wire to the negative terminal on the
battery (Figure 1).
Check the Tire Pressure
There should be 14 psi in each tire.
Figure 1
WARNING!
THIS MACHINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL!
TRACES OF OIL MAY BE IN THE
RESERVOIR FROM FACTORY TESTING, BUT
YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING
THE ENGINE. FILL THE RESERVOIR
SLOWLY, CHECKING THE DIPSTICK
FREQUENTLY TO AVOID OVERFILLING.