DR Power 46 Lawn Mower Deck - Manual (Page 26)

22 DR 46" LAWN MOWER DECK Safety & Operating Instructions
Turns
When turning, you’ll get a tighter turn by releasing the Wheel Clutch Lever and slowing
down the machine. This will give you better control and a cleaner cut. Remember, the faster
the ground speed, the wider the turn will be.
Reverse
1. Be very careful of your footing when operating the machine in reverse. Know what's
behind you and take your time.
2. Disengage the lawn deck blades before shifting into reverse. Mow in the forward gears
only, using reverse for maneuvering.
3. If you find it difficult to shift into reverse, lightly "feather" the Clutch Lever as you pull
the Shift Lever into reverse, then quickly release the Clutch Lever.
Cutting in Wet & Heavy Grass
1. Be very careful of your footing when mowing in wet conditions. Avoid steep slopes
and other slippery areas.
2. The best cut is achieved by mowing when the grass is dry. If you have to mow when
the grass is wet, use a lower, slower speed.
3. We do not recommend using the Mulching Plate in wet and heavy grass.
Mowing Tips
Whenever possible, mow in the opposite direction of your last pass so the grass
flattened by the wheels will be pushed up and cut.
Mow high spots with the side of the deck, not the center. This will help prevent
scalping.
Your mowing deck will pivot from side to side, which helps avoid scalping that could
otherwise be caused by the wide cutting swath of the DR 46" LAWN MOWER
DECK. To reduce scalping even more, try to plan your cutting so that one end of the
deck passes through the middle of any bumps or dips.
You’ll get the cleanest cut with your DR 46" LAWN MOWER DECK when your
grass is dry.
The mowing deck will eject cut material when the side discharge chute is used.
Ground Speed - There are three ways to control the ground speed of the mower:
1. Using different gears for different conditions will give you the best control of the
machine and is the easiest way to vary speed. The ground speeds range from 1.4
mph in first gear to 4.3 mph in fourth gear (1.2 mph to 3.8 mph with the 8.0 HP
model).
2. Changing the throttle setting not only affects the speed of the machine, but also the
speed of the blades. Always mow with the highest possible throttle setting for the
best engine cooling.
3. Feathering the Wheel Drive Clutch by putting only slight pressure on the Clutch
Lever will make the machine move more slowly. Pulling harder on the Clutch Lever
will make the mower move faster.