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- Page 1 DR TRIMMER/MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions Models: SPRINT , PRO, and COMMERCIAL COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, INC. www.dr-owner.com $5.00...
- Page 2 Thanks once again! COPYRIGHT 2002 Country Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved. OCUMENTATION Written by: Ann Zuccardy, Page Designs Inc. Country Home Products, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the DR Trimmer/Mower ... 1 About This Manual...1 Chapter 2: Safety Considerations... 3 Preparing to Use the DR TRIMMER/MOWER ...3 Safety Information Labels ...3 Protecting Yourself ...5 Operating the Machine Safely ...5 Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines...6 A Note to All California and Washington State Users ...6 Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER ... - Page 4 ® ™ TRIMMER/MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introducing The Dr Trimmer/Mower
Provides machine maintenance tips. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty Lists common problems and their solutions. Explains how to contact Country Home Products, Inc. should you need further assistance. Provides warranty information. In addition to these chapters, there is a section at the end of this manual for your notes as well as a checklist of daily maintenance procedures on the back cover which will keep your trimmer performing well for years to come. - Page 6 Conventions used in this manual WARNING! The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts you to essential operating, safety, and maintenance (servicing) Important! This information is important in the proper use of your machine. Failure to follow this instruction could result in injury to you or damage to your trimmer.
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Page 7: Chapter 2: Safety Considerations
Chapter 2: Safety Considerations Chapter 2: Safety Considerations Taking the time to read and observe all safety instructions will ensure many years of productive use from your DR TRIMMER/MOWER and help you avoid injury. Please take a few moments to read the following guidelines for safely operating your new machine. Preparing to Use the DR TRIMMER/MOWER Read these Safety and Operating Instructions and the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual before you use the DR TRIMMER/MOWER . - Page 8 wheelbase. (#153071) To avoid injury, keep your hand and feet away from the spinning cords. (#136491) Yet another warning notice for your safety. (#148221; PRO and COMMERCIAL models only) In the parallel trimming action (PTA mode, the trimmer’s wheels stay straight while the trimmer head tilts , causing the cords to extend beyond the The bail bar is an important safety feature: release it to immediately stop the engine.
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Page 9: Protecting Yourself
Protecting Yourself Always wear the protective goggles while mowing to protect your eyes from possible thrown objects. Goggles are provided with your DR TRIMMER/MOWER . Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your DR TRIMMER/MOWER . If you have safety shoes, we recommend wearing them. Do not use the machine while barefoot or wearing open sandals. -
Page 10: Safety With Gasoline-Powered Machines
Be cautious when using your DR TRIMMER/MOWER around fencing, wires, ropes, and hoses. It is possible that these and other debris can become wound around the line plates of the machine, potentially damaging the bearings or injuring you. Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial light. Never operate the machine with a damaged shield or without the shield in place. -
Page 11: Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Dr Trimmer/Mower
DR TRIMMER/MOWER Package Checklist Country Home Products ships the following items with your new machine. Please check to make sure you have everything listed below: 2 keys (for electric models only). The key is attached to the trimmer just below the bail bar spring. -
Page 12: Dr Trimmer/Mower Controls And Features
DR TRIMMER/MOWER Controls and Features Note: The model shown in Figure 1 may look slightly different from your machine. Keys (Electric models only) Figure 1 ® ™ TRIMMER/MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions... -
Page 13: Connecting The Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only)
Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only) We ship all electric-starting trimmers with the negative terminal battery wire disconnected. This prevents the battery from discharging during shipment. Before using your trimmer, you must connect the battery wire. 1. Connect the wire by pushing the plastic connector onto the negative (–) terminal as shown in Figure 2. -
Page 14: Adding Oil And Gasoline
Adding Oil and Gasoline 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. Use approximately 15 ounces of SAE 30 high detergent oil. -
Page 15: Adjusting The Handlebar
Adjusting the Handlebar WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. It is important to find a handlebar height that allows the Mow-Ball Support to glide along the ground and remain balanced so you don’t have having to push down or pull up on the handlebar. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Pta Lever
Adjusting the PTA Lever WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. It is easy to adjust the PTA feature. If you’ve moved the handlebar up or down, the PTA (Parallel Trimming Action) lever may need to be adjusted. When the PTA feature is properly engaged there should be just a little slack in the cable. -
Page 17: Chapter 4: Operating Your Dr Trimmer/Mower
Chapter 4: Operating Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER Chapter 4: Operating Your DR This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR TRIMMER/ MOWER and discusses basic operation features. You may find it helpful to review the DR TRIMMER/MOWER Controls and Features picture (Figure 1) on page 8 before reading this chapter. -
Page 18: Stopping The Engine
Stopping the Engine Note: If you have an electric-starting model, please note that the key does not stop the engine. You must follow these instructions for both electric and manual-starting models. 1. Move the throttle lever back to the STOP position. 2. -
Page 19: Using Pta (Parallel Trimming Action)
Using PTA (Parallel Trimming Action) Your trimmer’s PTA feature moves the machine in a straight line while the trimmer head is both pivoted and tilted to the left for better access to fence lines and other obstacles. PTA allows you to trim in difficult areas without having to pull the machine back and forth. The following two sections explain how to engage PTA and how to return your trimmer to flat and forward mode (normal operation) after using PTA WARNING! Use caution when edging along gravel paths and... - Page 20 Engaging the PTA 1. Pull the PTA lever (Figure 7) against the handlebar and hold it there. This unlocks the axle (Figure 8). 2. Push down on the handlebar to tip the nose of the machine a few inches off the ground. Balancing the weight of the machine on the wheels makes it easier to pivot the front of the trimmer to the left.
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Page 21: Your Machine's Cutting Cords
Your Machine’s Cutting Cords WARNING! Always turn the engine off when installing or changing cutting cords. Important! Running the trimmer with only one cord installed, or cords installed at other than 180 degrees can cause excessive vibration and may damage the machine. The following figures (Figures 9 and 10) illustrate how the cords are installed on the line plates. -
Page 22: Installing Cords
Installing Cords The standard cord installation method is shown in Figures 11–13. Your trimmer is shipped from the factory with the cords installed in this manner. Important! When using PTA cutting cords in one of the bottom four line plates. Installing the cutting cords on the upper line plates can cause the cord to hit the wheel. - Page 23 Cord Tips We ship two thicknesses of cutting cord with your DR TRIMMER/MOWER mil) and extra heavy-duty (155 mil). Because conditions and vegetation vary so much, you should experiment with cord weights (diameters) to discover what works best for your particular mowing and trimming situations.
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Page 24: Adjusting The Cutting Height
Adjusting the Cutting Height Important! When using the PTA feature, install the cutting cords in one of the four bottom line plates only. Adjusting the cutting height is easy. Cutting heights range, in ½ inch increments, from 1½ inches when using the bottom line plate, to approximately 4 inches when using the top line plate (Figure 14). -
Page 25: Obstacle Tips
Obstacle Tips Dealing with obstacles in the terrain is easy with your new DR TRIMMER/MOWER . The following section explains how to approach most common obstacles. WARNING! The trimmer engine's power can easily throw stones, sticks and other debris at great velocity, which could cause personal injury or property damage. -
Page 26: Heavy Growth
Heavy Growth Take your time in heavy growth. Be sure to keep uncut material to your left, maintaining a clear discharge area to your right (Figure 17). If the machine can’t do it all in one pass, overlap half of the cutting swath. If the grass is very thick and heavy, try raising the trimmer head off the ground a few inches by pushing... -
Page 27: Wet Conditions
Wet Conditions Because there is no housing to restrict the flow of cut material, you can also use your DR TRIMMER/ ™ MOWER to mow wet or heavy growth. The DR can be used in damp conditions— after a rain or in the early morning dew—without clogging or stalling. -
Page 28: Chapter 5: Maintaining The Dr Trimmer/Mower
Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR TRIMME Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. For engine maintenance, please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual that came with your trimmer. Important! You should change the air filters and oil in your DR TRIMMER/MOWER more frequently than is recommended in your engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual. -
Page 29: Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models Only)
If the battery loses its charge, use the ® Battery Charger (available from Country Home Products ) or other trickle charger, to recharge it. The charger should have an output of 12 Volts at 1–2 amps. -
Page 30: Removing And Reinstalling The Mow-Ball Support Assembly
Removing and Reinstalling the Mow-Ball Support Assembly WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Tools needed: You will need a #3 Phillips head screwdriver with at least a 6 shank. or the head locking tool that comes with your trimmer. -
Page 31: Reassembling The Mow-Ball Support Assembly
Reassembling the Mow-Ball Support Assembly WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Important: Improper installation can cause damage to your machine’s bearings. Following these directions carefully will protect your machine from damage. Reassemble the components in the order shown in Figure... -
Page 32: Removing The Stone Guard Flap
Removing the Stone Guard Flap WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Note: We turned the trimmer on its side to take the photos in this section. To do so, we removed gas and oil from the machine. You can access the underside of the trimmer without having to drain gas and oil by tilting back on its handlebar. -
Page 33: Removing And Replacing The Belt
Removing and Replacing the Belt WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Important! Use only DR belts on your machine. Do not use hardware store variety belts. Tools needed: You will need the tools listed below. wrench or socket Allen wrench DR belt (Part Number –... -
Page 34: Adjusting The Belt Tension Through The Trimmer Control Cable
Adjusting the Belt Tension Through the Trimmer Control Cable WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Important! Before making any adjustments to the trimmer control cable, check that the belt is mounted on the correct side of the idler pulleys (see Figure 24), and is not frayed, worn or stretched. -
Page 35: Removing And Replacing The Side Shield
To decrease the tension on the belt: 1. Repeat the steps for increasing the tension on the belt, but instead loosen the lower nut and tighten the upper nut. Note: To check your adjustment, measure the spring with the bail bar disengaged. -
Page 36: Removing The Wheels
Removing the Wheels WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Tools needed: You will need a wrench or socket. 1. Loosen and remove the lock nut (Figure 29). 2. Slide the wheel off the axle. Figure 29 ®... -
Page 37: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting And Warranty
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the troubleshooting table for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems call Country Home Products, Inc. for support. Troubleshooting Table WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. - Page 38 YMPTOM The engine lacks power or is not running smoothly. (Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for engine-specific procedures.) The trimmer head won’t spin or lacks power. The trimmer head keeps spinning or spins when you release the bail bar. The cutting cords are breaking.
- Page 39 YMPTOM The cutting cords are pulling out. PTA (Parallel Trimming Action) is difficult. The Mow-Ball Support is wearing too quickly The engine won’t start with the key. (Electric models only) A whirring or grinding sound is coming from the starter. There is no noise at all when you attempt to start the engine.
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- Page 43 DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Customer Service Hotline Country Home Products, Inc.’s objective is to have 100% satisfied customers. For that reason, we operate a 6-day- a-week Technical Service Department for our Owners. You can access a Representative by dialing our TOLL-FREE Hotline at 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637).
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