DR Men's Trimmer, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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: ...like your new machine Please tell your friends about your new DR TRIMMER MOWER Having new owners spread the word about our products and the way we conduct business is the best advertising we have and it s the best way we can provide you with even better service in the years to come Thanks once again for all of us at Country Home Products Inc COPYRIGHT 2002 Country Home Products Inc All rights rese...

Page 3: ...ting Your DR TRIMMER MOWER 13 Electric Starting 13 Manual Starting 13 Stopping the Engine 14 Engaging the Trimmer Head 14 Stopping the Cords from Spinning 14 Using PTA Parallel Trimming Action 15 Your Machine s Cutting Cords 17 Adjusting the Cutting Height 20 The Mow Ball Support 20 Obstacle Tips 21 Chapter 5 Maintaining the DR TRIMMER MOWER 24 Regular Maintenance 24 Battery Care For Electric Star...

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Page 5: ...l is broken down into six main chapters Chapter 1 Introducing the DR TRIMMER MOWER Explains the organization of this manual Provides contact information for Country Home Products Inc Chapter 2 Safety Considerations Explains guidelines for safe operation of your machine Chapter 3 Setting Up Your DR TRIMMER MOWER Provides instructions for setting up and using your machine after shipment Chapter 4 Op...

Page 6: ...e This information may be is helpful to you If you are ever unsure about an action you are about to take contact Country Home Product s toll free support at 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 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...

Page 7: ...objects before trimming or mowing Mowing over these objects could damage the machine and cause injury Safety Information Labels Take some time to become familiar with the following standard safety cautions applicable to your trimmer Replace damaged or missing safety labels immediately 148231 Read the Safety and Operating Instructions Do not operate the machine near people or animals Remove all obj...

Page 8: ...hile the trimmer head tilts causing the cords to extend beyond the wheelbase 153071 The bail bar is an important safety feature release it to immediately stop the engine 153081 This notice is a handy reminder of your equipment s name and how you can contact us 148241 PRO and COMMERCIAL models only This label reminds you about the importance of reading and understanding the Safety Operating Instruc...

Page 9: ...derside of the deck ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire first The exhaust area on the engine becomes very hot with use Allow the engine to cool before doing maintenance or making adjustments When operating over uneven terrain and slopes use EXTREME CAUTION to ensure solid and firm footing Use extra caution when mowing in wet or slippery conditions The tips of the cutting cords on the DR TRIMMER ...

Page 10: ...toring in any enclosure Never store the machine near an open flame or spark with gas in the tank Do not change the engine governor settings or modify the engine speed Some state and local regulations require the use of a spark arrester on gasoline powered engines Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information pertaining to your area If you are required to use a spark ar...

Page 11: ...ow 2 keys for electric models only The key is attached to the trimmer just below the bail bar spring 1 pair of goggles 1 metal head locking tool 1 bundle of light trimmer cord 1 bundle of heavy trimmer cord Note Remove and discard the plastic shipping caps from the ends of the wheel nuts on your new machine before using it If you are missing any of the items listed above please call Customer Servi...

Page 12: ...8 DR TRIMMER MOWER Safety Operating Instructions DR TRIMMER MOWER Controls and Features Note The model shown in Figure 1 may look slightly different from your machine Figure 1 Keys Electric models only ...

Page 13: ...nly 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: ...ue 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 inch of the top with fresh unleaded gas See your engine manufacturer s owner s manual for more information Important To get an accurate reading when checking the oil level The machine should be on a level surface The dipstick should be screwed...

Page 15: ...e adjustment knobs and move the handlebar up or down until the adjustment is the same on both sides Use the notches on the adjusters Figure 4 to measure how many teeth you ve moved away from the center When you ve found a comfortable height tighten the adjustment knobs securely 2 For additional height adjustment options there are two holes in the upper and lower handlebars where the adjustment kno...

Page 16: ...hen the PTA feature is properly engaged there should be just a little slack in the cable For more information on PTA please read the section called Using PTA Parallel Trimming Action on page 15 1 Loosen the knob on the PTA Figure 5 2 Move the assembly up the handlebar to tighten the cable or down the handlebar to loosen it WARNING Before performing any maintenance procedure stop the engine and dis...

Page 17: ...engine In cool weather you may need to repeat priming 3 Turn the key see trimmer picture Figure 1 on page 8 to the START position until the engine starts then release The key will snap back to the RUN position and the engine will continue to run Manual Starting Note You may use this starting method with both manual and electric starting models 1 Push the throttle lever on the right side of the han...

Page 18: ... If you wish to remove the key push it in and then quickly and firmly pull it out If the key becomes difficult to remove spray FLUID FILM or a similar lubricant into the keyhole Engaging the Trimmer Head 1 Bring the bail bar toward you and grip it together with the handlebar See trimmer picture on page 8 Keep holding the bail bar to the handlebar The cutting cords will rotate and will continue to ...

Page 19: ...tting cords extend beyond the wheelbase in the PTA mode allowing you to easily cut under obstacles The trimmer head and the cutting cords also tilt slightly in PTA mode so you can edge and trim along gardens paths and driveways When using PTA along garden edges fences and buildings we recommend making your first past with the DR TRIMMER MOWER in the regular mowing position staying 4 to 8 inches fr...

Page 20: ...handlebar pulling up with the right hand and pushing down with the left swinging the front of the trimmer to the left 4 Release the PTA lever This will lock the axle in PTA mode Figure 8 Returning to Flat and Forward Mode 1 Pull the PTA lever Figure 7 against the handlebar and hold it there 2 Push down on the handlebar to tip the nose of the machine up a few inches off the ground 3 While continuin...

Page 21: ...sets of installation points on each line plate 180 degrees apart One set of holes is for larger cord 155 mil and is marked with large arrows The other set of holes accommodates smaller cord 130 mil and is marked with small arrows Always install two cords opposite each other for the best performance WARNING Always turn the engine off when installing or changing cutting cords Important Running the t...

Page 22: ...nsertion points to indicate what size cords fit the holes 2 Push the cord through until it comes out the center hole in the line plate as shown in Figure 12 You may also reference Figures 9 and 10 for a cross sectional look at installing the cords Adjust the cords so the tips are even 3 Pull the cords through the loop and push the loop up into the line plate groove above them as shown in Figure 13...

Page 23: ... through thick growth If there are woody weeds in the material you are cutting the cutting cords may wrap around the stalks they cannot cut and pull away from the trimmer head To increase the cutting swath install each cord slightly offset with one end of the cord about an inch longer than the other Be careful not to offset the cords by more than an inch Doing so may cause the cords to hit the whe...

Page 24: ...ne to rest lightly on the Mow Ball Support as you are trimming The Mow Ball Support should glide on the ground as you maneuver the machine To achieve the best and smoothest cut do not lift up on the handlebar while operating your DR TRIMMER MOWER Lifting the handlebar will force weight down on the Mow Ball Support This uses more energy slows down the cutting and produces an unsatisfactory cut Idea...

Page 25: ...bris and the trimmer becomes tangled turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before attempting to untangle the machine For the neatest appearance do your trimming first discharging clippings away from borders and shrubs then do your mowing Many owners like to mow easy open areas with their regular riding or walk behind mower and finish trimming all the odd and hard to reach spots wi...

Page 26: ...grass is very thick and heavy try raising the trimmer head off the ground a few inches by pushing down on the handlebar Cut the material at this height and then make a second pass with the Mow Ball Support on the ground Ease the DR TRIMMER MOWER into denser growth If the material is too tough or woody to cut the cutting cords will wrap around it wear down or even break off Sometimes the growth is ...

Page 27: ...n the engine Slopes You can trim and mow on slopes up to 20 degrees Continuous use on slopes steeper than 20 degrees may deprive the engine of adequate lubrication and damage components Windrows The DR TRIMMER MOWER s cutting cords cut even tall grass in just one pass so you can collect clippings and leaves for mulch without raking The machine ejects cut material to its right so you can use it lik...

Page 28: ...ler areas 2 Replace the paper air filter and clean the foam filter if applicable every 25 hours of operation Replace these items more frequently if operating in extremely dry and dusty conditions 3 Replace the oil and filter if applicable after the first 5 hours and every subsequent 25 hours of operation 4 Clean the spark plug and replace it if needed Consult the engine manufacturer s owner s manu...

Page 29: ...the battery loses its charge use the DR 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 At 1 amp the battery may need to be charged for as long as 48 hours At 2 amps the battery may need to be charged for as long as 24 hours Do not charge an already charged battery In theory you cannot overcharge...

Page 30: ...wdriver fits into a second hole in the shaft locking it into place Figure 19 2 Turn the Mow Ball Support assembly counterclockwise until it unscrews completely from the bearing housing Figure 20 Remove the tool or screwdriver after you ve removed the Mow Ball assembly Note If the Mow Ball Support assembly continues to turn but does not come off check to be sure the screwdriver is locked into the s...

Page 31: ...ow Ball bolt so it is sitting in the groove at the bottom of the Mow Ball Support 4 Hold the bolt head in place with your finger and turn the Mow Ball Support assembly clockwise until it is finger tight 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 di...

Page 32: ...ls needed You will need a 7 16 wrench or socket to perform these steps 1 Remove the Mow Ball Support Assembly See the Removing and Reinstalling the Mow Ball Assembly section on page 26 2 Remove the stone guard flap See Removing the Stone Guard Flap on page 28 3 Remove the two mounting bolts and washers at the rear of the frame Figure 23 4 Remove the third mounting bolt and washer from the front of...

Page 33: ...Figure 26 5 Remove the belt 6 Install the new belt Be sure the belt is on the inside of idler pulley 2 the outside of idler pulley 1 and correctly fitted around the engine pulley Figure 24 7 Replace the lower bearing housing plate being sure to align the notch with the locking tool hole in the side of the housing and mount the four set screws in this order Mount and make snug one set screw then th...

Page 34: ...tension on the belt 1 Loosen the upper control cable adjustment nut leaving about 1 8 of space between the nut and bracket Figure 26 2 Gently grip the metal end of the black cable with pliers making sure you DO NOT crimp it At the same time tighten the lower nut until it is flush and snug against the bracket Figure 27 Note If the trimmer head keeps spinning after releasing the bail bar the belt ma...

Page 35: ...ail bar is engaged Figure 28 Adjust the nuts on the bracket as needed to get the correct measurements Removing and Replacing the Side Shield Tools needed You will need the tools listed below 1 8 wrench or socket 5 32 Allen wrench 1 Remove the six mounting bolts and discard the old shield 2 Mount the new shield insert the bolts and tighten them WARNING Before performing any maintenance procedure st...

Page 36: ...gure 29 Removing the Wheels Tools needed You will need a 5 8 wrench or socket 1 Loosen and remove the lock nut Figure 29 2 Slide the wheel off the axle WARNING Before performing any maintenance procedure stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire ...

Page 37: ...t out hold a rag over the plug hole and pull the recoil cord several times to blow out any oil in the cylinder then wipe off the plug and reinsert it Is the air filter clean If it s dirty change it following the procedure in the engine manufacturer s owner s manual Is the throttle cable attached to the engine and moving freely If your engine still won t start call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assis...

Page 38: ...the head still will not spin follow the procedure for Adjusting the Belt Tension through the Trimmer Control Cable on page 30 If none of the above helps call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assistance The trimmer head keeps spinning or spins when you release the bail bar Is your v belt properly aligned Check it against the figures in the section called Removing and Replacing the Belt on page 29 If the...

Page 39: ...ssistance The Mow Ball Support is wearing too quickly Are you pushing the trimmer head down into the ground The DR TRIMMER MOWER works best with a light touch with the Mow Ball Support resting easily on the ground Are you hitting the Mow Ball Support against rocks concrete driveways or other hard obstacles Try approaching them slowly and from different directions to avoid unnecessary wear Are you ...

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Page 43: ...rranty holder Expedited shipping of warranty parts is the responsibility of the warranty holder SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE LENGTH OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Country Home Products Inc shall not be liable under any circumstances for any incidental or consequential damages or expenses of any kind including but not limited to cost of equipment ...

Page 44: ...d replace if needed AIR FILTER A clean air filter will mean a much easier starting and better running engine You should replace the paper air filter after every 25 hours of use more frequently if you are trimming and mowing in dusty conditions ENGINE AIR COOLING SYSTEM It is very important to keep the engine clean of debris Remove grass and other built up materials from the air intake screen befor...