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DR
SCOUT
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions 16
Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR
SCOUT
FIELD and
BRUSH 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 supercede those
listed in the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
Regular Maintenance Check List
Note: Service intervals shown are considered maximum under normal operating
conditions. Increase frequencies under extremely dirty or dusty conditions.
Procedure
Before Each
Use
Every 25
Hours
Every 100
Hours
Check Operator Presence Switch
Check Engine Oil Level
Check General Equipment Condition
Check Blade for Sharpness
Check Tire Pressure
Clean Air Filter & Precleaner
Change Engine Oil 1
st
time 5 hours
Clean Engine Exterior & Cooling Fins
Check All Belt Tensions & Condition
Lubricate Chain & Clean around idlers
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter & Precleaner
Check cable connections
WARNING! Some of the following procedures require access to the
underside of the machine. If you need to tip the machine back or on its side,
y
ou must first disconnect the spark plug wire, drain the oil and gas, and
remove the air filter and Precleaner.