DR Power 46 Lawn Mower Deck - Manual (Page 21)

DR 46" LAWN MOWER DECK Safety & Operating Instructions 17
Chapter 4: Operating Your DR 46" LAWN MOWER DECK
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR 46" LAWN
MOWER DECK and discusses basic operation features and mowing tips. You may find it
helpful to review the DR ALL-TERRAIN MOWER Controls and Features picture in the
Safety & Operating Instructions of your DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
before reading this chapter.
The Pre-Start Safety Check
Your DR ALL-TERRAIN MOWER is fitted with an Operator Presence System to prevent
it from functioning without an operator in the proper position at the controls. Also, normal
wear and tear can bring about the need for adjustment to some running parts to insure that
they function properly in terms of safe operation.
For your protection, it is imperative that these simple test procedures be performed before each
use of the machine to verify that the safety equipment is in good order and that no part
adjustments are needed for safe operation.
Test your Operator Presence Control System:
1. Stand in the operating position behind the handlebars, start your machine and engage
the blade.
2. Remain behind the handlebars and release both hands from the controls.
3. THE ENGINE SHOULD SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY. If your engine does not
stop, your Operator Presence Control System may be damaged or disabled.
Inspect the system for the following:
Intentional disabling of the system through part modification or temporary measures
used to override the system.
Loose electrical connections.
Broken parts.
After inspection, repeat this test. If your system still does not operate properly, REMOVE
THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH TO PREVENT OTHERS FROM
OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT.
Call our Technical Support Representatives at 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for
assistance.
WARNING! Turn off your machine by using the ignition key and stop using
your machine immediately!