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READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS TRIMMER/MOWER. DR TRIMMER/MOWER™ SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

6 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Safety for Children and Pets TRAGIC ACCIDENTS CAN OCCUR IF THE OPERATOR IS NOT ALERT TO THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN AND

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 7 General Safety YOU MUST SAFELY OPERATE THE DR TRIMMER/MOWER TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF DEATH OR

8 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER  WHILE USING THE DR TRIMMER/MOWER, DO NOT HURRY OR TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED. WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT OR YOU

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 9 CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP YOUR DR TRIMMER/MOWER This chapter outlines unpacking and a few simple steps you will

10 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER DR TRIMMER/MOWER Controls and Features NOTE: The models shown in Figure 1 may look slightly different from your machine

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 11 Unpacking the DR TRIMMER/MOWER Country Home Products ships the following items with your new machine. Ple

12 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. THIS MACHINE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL.

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 13 Figure 3 Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only) We ship all Ele

14 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Notches Lined Up Figure 4b Adjusting the Handlebar It is important to find a Handlebar height that allows the Mow-Ball

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 15 Adjusting the PTA (Parallel Trimming Action) Lever - SPRINT, PRO and COMMERCIAL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY

ii DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Congratulations on your purchase of a new DR TRIMMER/MOWER! We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR TRIMMER/M

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CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 17 CHAPTER 4 OPERATING YOUR DR TRIMMER/MOWER This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping yo

18 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Electric-Starting NOTE: Use the following steps with electric-starting models only. 1. Push the Throttle Control Lever

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 19 Engaging the Trimmer Head Bring the Bail Bar toward you and grip it together with the Handlebar (Figure 1

20 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Using the PTA™ (Parallel Trimming Action) - SPRINT, PRO and COMMERCIAL models only Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER’S PTA featur

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 21 Engaging the PTA™ 1. Stand in the operator’s position. 2. Pull the PTA Lever (Figure 7) against the Ha

22 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER The DR TRIMMER/MOWER Cutting Cords BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT, MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENG

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 23 Figure 11 Installing Cords The Cord installation method is shown in Figures 11–13. Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER

24 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Cord Tips We ship three (3) thicknesses of Cutting Cord with your DR TRIMMER/MOWER. The Cords are Blue (175-mil), Green

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 25 Figure 15 Adjusting the Cutting Height WHEN USING THE PTA FEATURE, INSTALL THE CUTTING CORDS IN ONE OF

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER iii Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 ...

26 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Obstacle Tips Dealing with obstacles in the terrain is easy with your new DR TRIMMER/MOWER. The following section expla

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 27 Heavy Growth  Take your time in heavy growth.  Be sure to keep uncut material to your left, maintaini

28 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER MAKE SURE OF YOUR FOOTING WHEN OPERATING IN WET CONDITIONS. Wet Conditions Because there is no housing to restrict the

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 29 CHAPTER 5 MAINTAINING THE DR TRIMMER/MOWER This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will en

30 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Battery Care (Electric-Start Models) Proper care can extend the life of a battery. Follow these recommendations to en

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 31 Removing the Mow-Ball™ Support Assembly BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP

32 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Reassembling the Mow-Ball™ Support Assembly BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGI

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 33 Removing the Stone Guard Flap - SPRINT, PRO, and COMMERCIAL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE

34 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER 4. Remove the third mounting Bolt and Washer from the front of the Frame on the outer edge near the Bearing Housing (

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 35 Trimmer Head Belt - All models BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGIN

iv DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Removing the Mow-Ball™ Support Assembly...

36 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Drive Belt - SELF-PROPELLED BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 37 Brake Arm – All models BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT

38 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Side Shield - All models BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) M

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 39 Wheels - SELF-PROPELLED BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT

40 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Engine Oil - All models BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MI

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 41 Engine Oil Filter - COMMERCIAL and SELF-PROPELLED BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECT

42 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Adjusting the Trimmer Head Belt Tension through the Trimmer Control Cable - All models BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENAN

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 43 Adjusting the Wheel Clutch - SELF-PROPELLED BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, S

44 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER End of Season and Storage  BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5)

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 45 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for com

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE DR TRIMMER/MOWER This manual will help you set up and safely operate your new

46 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS TO

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 47 BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLO

48 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS TO

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50 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER CHAPTER 7 PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY Parts List - Handlebar Assembly - SPRINT, PRO and COMMERCIAL NO

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 51 Schematic - Handlebar Assembly - SPRINT, PRO and COMMERCIAL 061213

52 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Parts List - Axle Assembly - SPRINT, PRO and COMMERCIAL NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Pr

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 53 Schematic - Axle Assembly - SPRINT, PRO and COMMERCIAL050919

54 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Parts List - Main Frame Assembly - All Models NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products, Inc

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 55 Schematic - Main Frame Assembly - All Models061212

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56 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Parts List - Handlebar Assembly - SELF- PROPELLED NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products,

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 57 Schematic - Handlebar Assembly - SELF- PROPELLED061213

58 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Parts List - Axle Assembly - SELF-PROPELLED NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products, Inc.

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 59 Schematic - Axle Assembly - SELF-PROPELLED060328 Front Rear

60 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Parts List - Mow Ball™ Assembly - All Models NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products, Inc.

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 61 Schematic - Mow Ball™ Assembly - All Models060327

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COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, Inc. MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMONT 05491 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) • www.dr-owner.com ©2007 CHP, Inc. 223641 Dai

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 3 CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES  READ THIS SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE T

4 DR® TRIMMER/MOWER Make sure you add oil before starting the engine; the unit shipped without oil. Fill the oil reservo

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 5 Protecting Yourself and Those Around You THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED MACHINE, WITH MOVING PARTS OPERATING WI