DR Power 46 Lawn Mower Deck - Manual (Page 22)

18 DR 46" LAWN MOWER DECK Safety & Operating Instructions
Checking and adjusting clutch engagement:
1. Start your machine in the normal manner.
2. With the operator presence lever depressed, shift into low gear.
3. Increase the engine rpm but do not squeeze the clutch lever. The machine should not
move when the clutch lever is not squeezed.
Before Starting the Engine
3. Check the oil level every time you use the machine.
4. Check the gas level.
5. Open the fuel shut-off valve (on the bottom of the gas tank), if your model is
equipped with one.
Note: The 8.0 HP Briggs & Stratton models do not have a fuel shut-off valve.
Starting the Engine
Electric – Starting
1. Move the throttle to the CHOKE position (to the RUN position if the engine is already
warm).
2. Turn the key to START and hold it until the engine starts.
3. Release the key, it will snap to the RUN position.
4. Move the throttle to the RUN position.
Manual – Starting (8.0 HP and 10.5 HP Briggs & Stratton Models only)
1. Move the throttle to the CHOKE position (to the RUN position if the engine is
already warm).
2. Turn the key to START.
3. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance. Let the cord
retract a little bit, then pull the cord rapidly to start the engine. One or two pulls
usually starts the DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH
MOWER.
4. Move the throttle to the RUN position.
WARNING! If your machine “creeps” during this test, your clutch needs
adjustment. Consult Chapter 5 of your Safety & Operating Instructions
manual for your DR
ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH
MOWER and make all necessary corrections before using.