DR Power Tow-Behind 9.59 Premier (September 2014 - Present) - Manual (Page 20)

20 DR ® LEAF and LAWN
d. Cut the Hose to the length required using Wire Cutters to cut the black
plastic spiral and then cut the clear Hose with the razor knife (Figure
55).
NOTE: Make sure you trace the area to cut around the Hose first to ensure you will
cut in the proper direction to end up on either side of the cut spiral.
e. Reinstall the Hose onto the Impeller Housing and tighten the Hose
Clamp. If the Tractor can be turned fully to the left, without the Hose
becoming too tight (with a slight amount of sag), the Hose is the
shortest length possible for your Tractor.
Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline
NOTE: Use only the recommended high detergent oil. Other types of oil could
cause problems operating your machine. Please refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual
for detailed oil information.
Tip: To avoid confusion, we recommend leaving the caps on the Fuel and
Engine oil Fills and only removing one cap each time when you are ready to pour
gasoline or oil into the correct Fill.
Refer to the Engine Users Manual for more detailed information on Engine
preparation procedures.
1. Place the machine on a level surface and add an initial quantity of the oil
recommended by the Engine Manufacturer (refer to your Engine Owner’s
Manual for recommended quantities), and wait one minute for the oil to settle
(Figure 56).
2. Check the Dipstick and continue adding a few ounces of oil at a time,
rechecking the Dipstick until the oil reaches the fill mark. Be careful not to
overfill.
3. Fill the gas tank to within 1-1/2 inches below top of fill neck (to allow for fuel
expansion) with fresh, unleaded gas. See your Engine Owner’s Manual for
more information.

You must add oil before starting the engine. 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.

To get an accurate reading when checking the oil level:
 The machine should be on a level surface.
 The dipstick should not be screwed down.
Wire Cutter Cut Point
(black Rib)
Knife Cut Line
(clear plastic)
Wire Cutters
Figure 55
Figure 56
Gas Fill
Dip Stick/
Oil Fill