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Chapter 2: Installing Your DR TRIMMER/MOWER™ BEAVER BLADE

First identify the model of the mower you have, then familiarize yourself with the parts of your DR TRIMMER/MOWER

BEAVER BLADE assembly by reviewing Figure 1 before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter. If you have any questions

at all, contact us at www.DRpower.com or call toll-free 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for support.

Installation

Read and follow these notes and warnings before installing the BEAVER BLADE.



The 12" BEAVER BLADE may ONLY be used with 2000 SPRINT

COMMERCIAL model DR

models manufactured before 2000 (Orange frame), or COMPACT models.



DO NOT use the standard Mow-Ball™ Support mounting bolt for mounting the 12" BEAVER BLADE as serious injury may

result. Use the hardened mounting bolt supplied.

DO NOT use height adjustment disks or line plates when using the 12" BEAVER BLADE. The heat created by the friction of the

blade may damage them.

Note: When using the aluminum Mow-Ball™ Support, you will NOT need to use the rectangular washer because one is built in.

Tools Needed:



Long Phillips head screwdriver or the head-locking tool that was supplied with your Mower



Gloves

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TRIMMER/MOWER™ Safety & Operating Instructions for reference.

Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait five minutes to allow all parts to cool.

Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.

1. Follow the steps in your

standard bolt and rectangular washer insert completely. Store them for future use, as they will not be required when using

the aluminum Mow-Ball™ Support.

2. Carefully unpack the BEAVER BLADE. Wear gloves when handling the BEAVER BLADE— the teeth are very sharp!

3. Choose the package with the hardened mounting bolt, metal spacer and illustration appropriate for your machine (Figure

4. Mount the BEAVER BLADE as shown in Figure 1. Use the hardened mounting bolt supplied with the BEAVER BLADE kit.

Insert the hardened mounting bolt through the aluminum Mow Ball Support, the BEAVER BLADE (with the printed side of

the blade facing up), the metal spacer (with the beveled side up), the bearing housing plate (if it's a later model) and then

into the bearing housing. Use a Phillips head screwdriver or the head locking tool to keep the shaft from turning while

tightening the BEAVER BLADE and Mow-Ball™ Support as described in your DR TRIMMER/MOWER Safety & Operating

Instructions. Tighten the hardened mounting bolt firmly.

TRIMMER/MOWER™ BEAVER BLADE

TRIMMER/MOWER

. The 12" BEAVER BLADE is not designed to be mounted on SPRINT

™

TRIMMER/MOWER™

or later (Yellow frame) or any STANDARD, PRO or

®.

Safety & Operating Instructions to remove the flanged bolt or the