DR Power Walk-behind 12.5 Premier - Manual (Page 11)

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Chapter 3: Operating Your PREMIER DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your Mower by reviewing Figure 1 in Chapter 2 before beginning
the steps outlined in this chapter.
The Pre-Start Safety Check
Your PREMIER DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER is fitted with an Operator Presence System to prevent the blade from turning
without an operator in the proper position at the controls. In addition, 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 you perform these simple test procedures 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. Start your machine following the instructions in the “Starting” section on the next page. Hold the Operator Presence Control
Lever as you engage the Blade by pulling up on the Blade Control Knob (Figure 4).
2. Remain behind the handlebars and release both hands from the controls.
3. THE ENGINE SHOULD SHUT OFF AND STOP THE BLADE. If the Engine and Blade do not stop, your Operator Presence
Control System may be damaged or disabled.
Inspect the system for the following:

Intentional disabling of the operator presence 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.
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Checking 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 you are not squeezing the Clutch Lever.
Stop using your machine immediately and turn the ignition key to “OFF”!
Key Switch
Throttle/Choke
Control
Wheel Clutch
Lever Shift Lever
Operator Presence
Control lever
Blade Control
Knob
Figure 4