Chapter 4: Maintaining The Dr Pilot Trimmer/Mower - DR Power Equipment PILOT Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR PILOT TRIMMER/MOWER

Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the
engine manufacturer's owner's manual for maintenance procedures. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede
those listed in the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait five (5) minutes to allow all parts to cool.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.
Regular Maintenance Checklist
Note: Consider that the service intervals shown are the maximum under normal operating conditions. Increase frequencies under
extremely dirty or dusty conditions.
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Check Engine Oil Level and add as needed.
Clean Engine Exterior, Cooling Fins and remove collected grass trimmings.*
Check General Equipment Condition, e.g. Nuts, Bolts, Welds, etc.
Check Air Filter for debris and clean or replace as needed.
Replace broken or frayed Cutting Cords.
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Check the Mow-Ball Line Plates for excessive wear.
Check the Trimmer Belt for wear, damage and stretching.
Lubricate Engine to Bail Bar Cable with SAE 30 Oil.
Change the Engine Oil
Replace the Engine Air Filter Cartridge and foam Pre Filter if equipped.
Remove the Trimmer Guard and clean out any collected debris
Replace the Trimmer Belt
Replace the Spark Plug.
Anti Wrap
Canister
Loosen
Figure 18
the shaft, locking it into place.
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* Cleaning the top of the Engine during use is critical for proper air flow. Keeping the
Engine clear of debris is necessary for optimum performance.
Replacing the Mow-Ball
Tools and Supplies Needed:
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Phillips head Screwdriver with at least a 6" shank
Screw Driver
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Gloves
Disassembly
1. Align the hole in the Anti Wrap Canister with the hole in the internal housing
at the location shown (Figure 18).
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Mow-Ball
2. Insert a Philips Head Screwdriver into the hole in the Anti Wrap Canister and
the hole in the internal Housing.
3. Rotate the Mow-Ball
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