DR Power Walk-behind 13 - 17 HP (April 2005 - August 2005) - Manual (Page 19)

DR  ALL-TERRAIN  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions 15
Chapter 4: Operating Your DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD
and BRUSH MOWER
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR ALL-
TERRAIN
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER and discusses basic operation features. You
may find it helpful to review the DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
Controls and Features picture (Figure 1) on page 10 before reading this chapter.
The Pre-Start Safety Check
Your DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH 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).
WARNING! Turn off your machine by using the ignition key and stop
using your machine immediately!