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®
DR SNOW THROWER 
Safety, Operation & Maintenance Instructions 
 
Model: 8157 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
® ™
30" Single Stage SNOW THROWER for use with DR ALL-TERRAIN MOWERS 
Models: A2080BMA, A2080BEA, A2105BEA, A2125TEA, A2150KEA, A2090TMA, A2090TEA, 
A2110BEA, A2130BEA & A2150KEA 
SERIAL NO. 2015280 and up 
OM 0308 
10/02                                                                                               
                    
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                        TABLE OF CONTENTS  INTRODUCTION – TO THE PURCHASER..........................................................................................................4  SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................................................................5  Before Operation .................................................................................................................................................5  Notice..............
                    
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                        INTRODUCTION  To the Purchaser  Illustrations  The illustrations may not necessarily reproduce  This product is designed to give safe,  the full detail and the exact shape of the parts  dependable service if it is operated and  or depict the actual models, and are intended  maintained according to these instructions.  for reference only.  Read and understand this manual before  operation.  Direction Reference    All references to right and left, forward or  This manual has been prepared to assis
                    
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                        SAFETY PRECAUTIONS    SAFETY FIRST    This symbol, the industry's “Safety Alert Symbol” is used throughout this manual and on the  machine's labels to warn of the possibility of personal injury. Read these instructions  carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you  attempt to assemble or use this unit.    DANGER:  Indicates an immediately hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will  result in death or serious injury.    WARNING: Indicates a pote
                    
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                        SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  Notice…  A safe operator is the best assurance against accidents.  All operators, no matter how experienced they  may be, should read this operator's manual and all other related manuals before attempting to operate a  ® DR SNOW THROWER.  Please read the following section and pay particular attention to all safety  ® recommendations contained in this manual and those labeled on the DR SNOW THROWER and on  ® ™ the DR ALL-TERRAIN MOWER.      ® Before Operating the DR SNOW THROW
                    
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                        SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  ® Operating the DR SNOW  THROWER  ® Never operate the DR SNOW THROWER  9. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause  without good visibility and lighting.  impairment or loss of hearing. Wear a  suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs  1. Do not make mechanical adjustments while  ® or earplugs to protect your valuable hearing.  the unit is in motion, the DR SNOW  THROWER is raised, or the engine is  10. Always wear eye protection during operation  running.  (safety gogg
                    
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                        SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  Maintenance Storage  Before storing the equipment, certain  ALWAYS USE GENUINE PARTS WHEN  precautions should be taken to protect it from  REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE  deterioration:  REQUIRED  ! ! WARNING:  Always disconnect the spark  WARNING: Always disconnect the spark     plug wire before servicing your machine.  plug wire before servicing your machine.  1. Clean the equipment thoroughly.  ® ™ 1. Park the DR ALL-TERRAIN MOWER  2. Make all the necessary repairs.  on level groun
                    
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                        DECALS    Replace Immediately if Damaged  (See Parts section for decal location)                              657762    660988                          660263                            660265  657761  ® DR SNOW THROWER Safety, Operation & Maintenance Instructions 9                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION    Step 1: Preparation (Figure 1)  Crate  After opening the crate and removing all the  Qty Item  cardboard, remove the box containing the chute  ® 1 DR SNOW THROWER assembly  and the instructions (item 2).  1 Chute assembly  1. Remove the two screws (item 4) that retain  1 Rotation handle  the housing (item 1) on the pallet (item 3).  1 Worm shaft  2. Verify that you have all components on the  1 Bag  following list:      Bag  If anything is missing, please call one of o
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION  Step 2: Chute Installation (Figure 2)    ® For assembly, place the DR SNOW  THROWER on a flat and level surface.  1. Place the chute (item 1) on the discharge  ® hole (item 2) around the DR SNOW  THROWER.  2. Install the three retaining plates (item 3)  using the six 1/4" x 1/2" bolts and flange  nuts (items 4-5), tighten securely. Verify that  the chute turns freely on the collar.                Figure 2                                      ®  DR SNOW THROWER Safety, Op
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION  ® Step 4: Belt Installation (Figures 3 & 4)  ! WARNING: Before installing the DR    ® SNOW THROWER, always bring the DR ALL- 1. Carefully install the drive belt (item 1)  ™ TERRAIN MOWER to a complete stop, shut  around the drive pulley (item 2) under the  ® ™ off the engine and remove the spark plug wire.  DR ALL-TERRAIN MOWER.   2. Pull the tensioner (item 3) to reinstall the  Step 3: Installation (Figure 3)  belt on the idler. Make sure that the V-belt is   ® not twis
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION  ! Step 5: Rotation Handle Installation   WARNING: Make sure the chute blocks  (Figure 5) in both directions to prevent the snow from  being projected in the operator's area  ® 1. On the left side handlebar of the DR ALL- (Figure 6).  ™ TERRAIN MOWER, install the rotation    handle support (item 1) at approximately 28"    from the ground, using the U-bolt (item 2),  Figure 6  plate and nuts.  2. Insert the plastic bushing (item 3, flange  facing the operator) on the housi
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION  ® Step 6: Optional Drift Cutters - 8173 Removing the DR Snow Thrower  Installation (Figure 7)  1. Select a level surface, turn engine off and  1. From the exterior of the housing, align the  remove ignition key  two square holes on the drift cutter (item 1)  with the two round holes on the housing.  2. Refer to Figure 5, Page 13.  Remove hairpin  (item 8) and rotation handle (item 7).  2. From the outside, insert the 5/16" x 5/8"  carriage bolts (item 2).  3. Refer to Fi
                    
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                        OPERATION  Operating Controls Adjustments  ® The DR SNOW THROWER is driven from the Deflector Adjustment  ® ™ DR ALL-TERRAIN MOWER drive pulley.   Adjust the deflector angle according to the    distance the snow must be thrown.  To adjust,  ! WARNING: loosen the knob, adjust to the desired angle then    1. Do not allow bystanders near working area.  tighten knob securely.  ® 2. Do not allow anyone to ride on the DR  SNOW THROWER.  Skid Shoe Adjustment (Figures 8 & 9)  3. Before cleaning, adjusti
                    
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                        OPERATION  General Preparation Snow Removal  ® ® 1. Use a winter grade oil in your DR ALL- Never use the DR SNOW THROWER as a  ™ TERRAIN MOWER.  See the engine snowplow.  Do not push the snow, let the  manufacturer's owner's manual. SNOW THROWER work its way through deep  drifts.  For best results, raise the SNOW  2. Make sure that the auger operates freely.  THROWER and remove a top layer of snow.   ® 3. Adjust the skid shoes so that the DR  A second pass will remove the remaining  SNOW THROWER
                    
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                        OPERATION  Snow Removal Methods  ® When removing snow, do not use the DR SNOW THROWER as a dozer blade to push snow.  Let the  ® ® ™ DR SNOW THROWER work its way through deep drifts.  If the speed of your DR ALL-TERRAIN  ® MOWER is too fast, the DR SNOW THROWER may become overloaded and clog.  For best results,  ® raise the DR SNOW THROWER and remove the top layers of snow, or take a half-width pass.  A  ® second pass with the DR SNOW THROWER will remove the remaining snow.  IMPORTANT:  Use full
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE  ALWAYS USE GENUINE PARTS WHEN  Drive Belt Replacement (Figure 4,  REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED  Page 12)  ® ! WARNING: Never park the DR ALL- When the belt tensioner is 1/8" close to its    ™ TERRAIN MOWER with fuel in the fuel tank support (see figure below) due to belt  inside a building where an open flame or  elongation or after the equivalent of 60 hours of  sparks are present.  Allow the engine to cool  continuous operation, replace the drive belt.  down before storing in an
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE  Shear Bolt Replacement (Figure 11) Lubrication  If you strike a foreign object (wood, stone, etc.)  ! WARNING:  Always disconnect the spark    there is a safety shear bolt on the driving  plug wire before servicing your machine.  system. This shear bolt will break, eliminating  Lubricate the drive chain with chain saw chain  any driving force to the auger.  lubricant every 2 hours of operation and also  ! after each use.  WARNING:  Always disconnect the spark    plug wire before ser
                    
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                        SPECIFICATIONS    ® Country Home Products Single Stage DR SNOW THROWER     Overall width 30 1/2"  Overall height (without chute) 19 1/2"  Overall height (with chute) 37 1/2"  Overall length 29 1/8"  Cutting width 29 3/4"  Cutting height 18 1/4"  Frame thickness 16 Ga.  Side thickness 12 Ga.  Number of stages 1  Drive 'B'' type belt and ''B'' type pulley  Drive pulley 5 3/4" O.D.  Idler belt adjustment Automatic spring tensioner  Auger drive # 40 chain and sprockets  Ratio 2,82:1  Auger RPM 1260