DR Power Scout 8.25 (September 2005 - December 2006) - Manual (Page 19)

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CHAPTER 4
OPERATING YOUR DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH
MOWER and discusses basic operation features. You may find it helpful to review the DR SCOUT FIELD
and BRUSH
MOWER Controls and Features picture (Figure 1) on page 12 before reading this chapter.
The Pre-Start Safety Check
Your DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER is fitted with an Operator Presence System to prevent the
blade from cutting 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.
TURN OFF YOUR MACHINE BY USING THE IGNITION KEY AND STOP USING YOUR MACHINE
IMMEDIATELY!
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.