DEKPower 36HX User Manual
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Rev: 8/2008
6 of 21
36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX
DEK
®
is exclusively distributed by GXi International, LLC
Heavy Duty Power Equipment
Control Panel and Lawn Mower Components
Control Panel Identification
Throughout this manual, instructions are given on the operation of your DEK mower. We recommend that while going
through this manual, you have your mower available for quick and easy access in order to orient yourself with the con-
trols, maintenance, and orientation of different parts. Please read through the manual before operating.
Below, you will find a diagram of the control panel. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the mower controls.
Blade Control Lever
Brake
Operator Presence Controls
Throttle/Choke Control
Key Switch
Forward / reverse speed control
Gear Shift Lever
Lawn Mower Feature Identification (some features may appear different than shown, depending on the model)
“Operator present” safety switches
Blade control lever
Fuel tank
Pulley guard
Height adjustment pins (4)
Side discharge chute
Scalping wheels
Hydro brake / lock
(hydro models only)
Control panel
Handle bar height adjustment
Muffler (HOT!)
Gear Drive Models
Hydro Drive Models
Hydro Drive Models
Hydro system by-pass release pins allow the wheels to spin
freely (pull out and detent two pins for free wheeling).