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DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions Please read instructions before operating machine[...]

ii DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions And congratulations on your purchase of a new DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER! We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR ® SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER will be one of the most trouble-fr ee and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned. Please le[...]

DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions iii Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER .............. 1 Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................................ .... 1 Chapter 2: Safety Considerations [...]

1 DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions Chapter 1: Intr oducing the DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BR USH MOWER Thank you for the purc hase of your new DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. This manual will help you set up an d safely operate your new DR  SCO UT  FIE LD and BRUSH MOWER. Careful adhe rence t[...]

DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 2 Chapter 2: Safety Considerations Taking the time to read and observe all safety instruc tions will ensure many years of productive use from your DR  SCOUT  FIELD a nd BRUSH MOWER and help you avoid injury. Please ta ke a few moments to read the foll owing guidelines[...]

3 DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions This label reminds you about the importance of reading and understanding the Safety & Op erating Instructions manual and of paying attention to the safety warnings. (#16265) To avoid injury, keep your hands and feet away from the spinning blade. ( #13649 ) This label [...]

DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 4 Prot ecting Y our self  Always wear protective goggle s while mowing to protect your eyes from possible thrown obj ects.  Wear shoes with non-slip tr eads when using your DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. If you hav e safe ty shoes, we recommend wear ing them.[...]

5 DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions  ALWAYS OPERATE THE MOWE R FROM BEHIND. Never pa ss or stand beside or in front of machine when the engine is running.  Do not, under any conditions, re move, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. This[...]

DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 6 A Note to Al l User s Under California law, and the laws of some other states, yo u are not permi tted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbo n fue ls without an engine spark arrester. All DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWERS shipped to California an[...]

7 DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions Chapter 3: Setting Up Y our DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BR USH MOWER This chapter outlines a few simp le steps you will need to follow to set up your new machine before you use it. It ma y be helpful to familiar ize yourself with the c ontrols and features on your mower by[...]

DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 8 Unpac king the Mow er Tools & Supplies Needed:  Screwdriver  Knife  Gloves  Eye protecti on  Metal shears 1. Stand to one side and cut the banding. 2. Remove the top of the carton. Separate the stapled vertical cardboard ends from the pallet to access t[...]

9 DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions Adding Oil and Gasoline Engine Oil Capacity Briggs & Stratton Intek 20 oz. (0.60 L) Tip : To avoid confusion, we recommend leaving th e caps on the fuel and oil fills until y ou are ready to pour either gasoline or oil into the correct fill. Use only SAE 30 high deter[...]

DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 10 Starter Handle Chapter 4: Oper a ting Y our DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BR USH MOWER This chapter covers the procedures for starting and st opping your new DR  SCOUT  FIEL D and BRUSH MOWER and dis c usses basic operation features. Bef or e Star ting the Engine 1. C[...]

11 DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions Enga ging the W heel Driv e The DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER has a three-speed forward transmission and single-speed reverse. Forward speeds range from 1.1 mph in first gear to 2.2 mph in third gear. Use the lower gears for mowing in thick, woody vegetation and[...]

DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 12 Stopping the Engine 1. St op t he b la d e by releasing the blade clutch lever. ( Figure 5 ) 2. Move the throttle contro l to the IDLE position. 3. Turn the key to the OFF positi on and r emove it for saf ety. Obstac le Tips Dealing with obstacles in the terrain is e a s[...]

13 DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions Slopes 1. We do not recommend using the DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MO WER continuously on slopes greater than 20 degrees. Doing so coul d deprive the engine of oil and cause it to overheat. ( Fi gure 6 ) 2. Mow across slopes instead of up and down. 3. To avoid free[...]

DR  SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions 14 Cutting Br ush & Saplings 1. When cutting woody ma terial, small saplin gs, etc., allow the machine to ride up and over material slowly. Adjust your forward speed to varying cond itions. ( Figure 7 ) 2. After cutting brush, etc., you may want to mow over it aga in to rem[...]

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DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 16 Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BR USH MOWER Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performa nce and long life of you r machine. Please refer to thi s manual a nd the engine manufacturer' s owner's manual for maintenance procedu[...]

17 DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions Lubrica tion Your DR  SCOUT  FI ELD and BRUSH MOWER was lubricated at the Factory. The spindle, differentia l and transmission ar e lubricated for life and sealed at the factory. The operator needs to provide engi ne lubrication and lub ricate the chain periodicall[...]

DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 18 R emo ving the Engine Oil Tools & Supplies Rec ommended: ■ Manual 1. Remove the Oil Filler Cap an d position a suitable oil receptacle beside the oil fill tube. 2. Using the handle of the mower, tip the machine to the left and drain the oil out through the oil fill[...]

19 DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions R emo ving and Replacing the Blade Belt Tools & Supplies Nee ded:  9/16" wrenc h or so cket (spring nut)  1/2" wrench or so cket (guide bolt)  Gloves 1. Remove the belt gu a rd by unscrewing the knob, pull the guard forward and lift to remove it. ([...]

DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 20 Figure 14 R emo ving and Replacing the Driv e Belt Tools Needed :  7/16" wrench or socket  1/2" wrench or socket  Gloves 1. Drain the gas by running the engine until the gas tank is empty or by the use of a siphon. 2. Drain the engine oil. (See page 18[...]

21 DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions R emo ving and Replacing the Blade Tools Needed :  15/16" wrench or socket  Air wrench if available  Wear gloves  1 x 4 x 6 to brace the blade 1. Block the blade with a piece of wood between the blade and the skid on the side of the deck. ( Fi gure 16 ) [...]

DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions 22 Adjusting the W heel Clutc h Note: When properly adjusted, tension on the wheel clutch lever should increase when the lever is about para llel to (alm ost touching) the handlebar grip. Tools Needed:  (2) 1/2" wrenches 1. Find the wheel clutch ad justment on the cl[...]

23 DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions R emo ving and Replacing the Driv e Chain Tools Needed:  1/2" wrench or socket (chain cover)  9/16" wrench or socket (shift lever)  Flat-head screwdriver  Pliers 1. Place the gear shift lever in NEUTRAL and remove the chain cover by removing the shi[...]

DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 24 Adjusting the Blade Enga gement Cable Note: If the blade won't cut, or seems to s lip in heavy material, check the blade engagement cable. When properly adjusted, tension on the blade engagement lever should decrease when the lever is about parallel to (almost touch[...]

25 DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 2 2 Figure 23 Figure 24 R eplacing the Blade Clutch Springs Tools Needed:  1/2" open-end wrench  9/16" open-end wrench  Gloves Remove the belt guard by unscrewing the knob, pull the guard forward and lift to remove it. (See Figure 11 on page 19)[...]

DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 26 4. Remove the clutch cam reta ining nut from the clutch ca m pivot bolt and lift the cam off the pivot bolt. ( Fi gure 24 ) 5. Remove the clutch spring retaining nut from beneath th e clutch cam and remove the clutch spring from the cam. 6. Install the new spring by reve[...]

27 DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions End of Season & Stora ge Note : Please refer to the engine manufacture r's owner's manual for engine-specific procedures.  Change the oil.  If your DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER will be idle for more than 30 days, we recommend using a gas sta[...]

DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 28 Chapter 6: T roubleshooting and War ranty Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the troubleshoot ing table for common problems and their solutions. If you conti nue to exp erience pr ob lems, call Countr y Home Products, Inc. for support. T r oubleshooting T a ble S YMP[...]

29 DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWE R Safety & Operating Instructions Symptom Possible Cause The engine lacks power or is not running smoothly. (Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for engine- specific procedures.) ⇒ Check the throttle travel and adjustment. ⇒ Is the air filter clean? If it’s dirty, change it[...]

DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safet y & Operating Instructions 30 Symptom Possible Cause Blade vibrates when engaged. ⇒ The blade may not be seat ed properly on the hub. Loosen the blade nut, reset the blade and tighten the nut. ⇒ The spindle bearings may be bad. ⇒ Call 1(800) DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance. The blade is not [...]

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COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, Inc. MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMO NT 05491 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) • www.dr-owner.com ©2003 CHP, Inc. 178901 D R ® POWER EQUIPMENT DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER 1-Year Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions The DR  SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER is warranted for one (1) year aga ins t defects in[...]

COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, Inc. MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMO NT 05491 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) • www.dr-owner.com ©2004 CHP, Inc. 178901 Daily Checklist for the DR ® SCOUT  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER To help maintain your DR ® for optimum performance, we recommend you follow this checklist each time you use your machine. [ ] OIL: With [...]