DR Power Walk-behind 12.5 HP Tecumseh with 42 Lawn Deck User Manual

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BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE AND WAIT
FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT
AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.

YMPTOM

OSSIBLE

AUSE

The Deck lacks
power.

⇒ Check the Deck Belt for wear.
⇒ Check the Blades Drive Pulleys for looseness. If you find a loose Pulley, remove

the Pulley and inspect the Pulley Hub and Blade Spindle, and replace if worn, or
damaged. The design of the Pulleys is to shear with severe loads or impact.

⇒ If the difficulty persists, visit our web site at

www.DRPower.com

or call

1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.

A Belt frays or rolls
over the Pulley.

⇒ A Pulley groove may have a nick in it. File off any nicks on the Pulley.
⇒ Check the Belt for wear and hard spots.
⇒ The Belt may be stretched; replace it.
⇒ If the problem persists, visit our web site at

www.DRPower.com

or call

1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.

The cut material is
not properly
discharging out of
the right side of the
Deck.

⇒ The Discharge Chute may be blocked. Disengage the Blades, turn OFF the

Engine, set the Parking Brake, disconnect the Spark Plug wire, and then check for
debris.

The Mower is not

cutting evenly.

⇒ The Deck is not level. See page 33.
⇒ The Mower ground speed is too fast. Reduce the speed.
⇒ The Mower Deck is clogged. Shut the Engine OFF, remove the Spark Plug Wire,

and clean the underside of the Deck.

⇒ The Caster Tire pressures are incorrect. Check the Tire pressures against the

manufacturer’s recommendation listed on the side of the Tire.

Excessive vibration.

⇒ Check the Blades for nicks and wear. Replace or sharpen and balance the Blades

if they become dull, or have them professionally sharpened if needed. Never try
to straighten a bent Blade. Be sure to replace the Blades in the proper
orientation. See page 32.

⇒ The Blades may not be seated properly on the Hubs. Loosen the Blade Bolts,

reseat the Blades, and tighten the Bolts. Be sure to turn OFF the Engine and
remove the Spark Plug wire before performing this operation.

⇒ The Spindle Bearings may be bad, visit our web site at

www.DRPower.com

or call

1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.

⇒ Check and retighten all of the fasteners as required.
⇒ If the vibrations persist, visit our web site at

www.DRPower.com

or call

1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.