DR POWERWAGON 5.0 Safety & Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the DR POWERWAGON 5.0.............................................1
Conventions used in this manual.................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2: Safety Considerations..........................................................................2
Preparing to Use the DR POWERWAGON 5.0 .............................................................................. 2
Safety Information Labels............................................................................................................... 2
Protecting Yourself ......................................................................................................................... 4
Operating the Machine Safely ........................................................................................................ 4
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines ....................................................................................... 5
A Note to All Users ......................................................................................................................... 6
Additional Information and Potential Changes................................................................................ 6
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DR POWERWAGON 5.0............................................7
DR POWERWAGON 5.0 Controls and Features ........................................................................... 7
Unpacking the DR POWERWAGON 5.0 ........................................................................................ 8
Check the Tire Pressure................................................................................................................. 8
Adding Oil and Gasoline................................................................................................................. 9
Connect the Battery Wires.............................................................................................................10
Chapter 4: Operating Your DR POWERWAGON 5.0...........................................11
Before Starting the Engine ............................................................................................................11
Electric Starting .............................................................................................................................11
Manual Recoil Starting ..................................................................................................................12
Operating.......................................................................................................................................12
Stopping ........................................................................................................................................13
Operating Tips...............................................................................................................................13
Loading..........................................................................................................................................13
Slopes & Uneven Terrain ..............................................................................................................14
Dumping ........................................................................................................................................15
Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR POWERWAGON 5.0 ..........................................16
Regular Maintenance Checklist.....................................................................................................16
Battery Care ..................................................................................................................................17
Charging the Battery .....................................................................................................................17
Lubrication.....................................................................................................................................18
Changing the Engine Oil................................................................................................................19
Removing and Replacing the Belt .................................................................................................20
Removing and Replacing the Front Wheels ..................................................................................22
Adjusting the Parking Brake ..........................................................................................................23
Parking Brake Cable Adjustment...................................................................................................24
Changing the Parking brake Pads .................................................................................................24
Replacing the Throttle Cable .........................................................................................................26
Adjusting the Shift Lever................................................................................................................28
Adjusting the Wheel Clutch ...........................................................................................................29
End of Season & Storage ..............................................................................................................30
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty .........................................................31
Troubleshooting Table...................................................................................................................31
