DR Power Walk-behind 13 - 17 HP (April 2005 - August 2005) - Manual (Page 20)

16 DR  ALL-TERRAIN  FIELD and BRUSH MOWER 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
1. Check the oil level every time you use the machine.
2. Check the gas level.
3. Open the fuel shut-off valve (on the bottom of the gas tank), if your model is
equipped with one.
Electric-Starting
1. Move the Shift Lever to N (Neutral). See mower picture, Figure 1, on page 10.
Note: Shift lever MUST be in neutral or the engine will not start.
2. Move the Throttle (Figure 1) to the CHOKE position (to the RUN position if the
engine is already warm).
3. Turn the Key (Figure 1) to the START position until the engine starts, then release.
The key will snap back to the RUN position and the engine will continue to run.
4. Move the Throttle to the RUN position.
Manual-Starting
1. Move the Throttle (see mower picture, Figure 1, on page 10) to the CHOKE position
(to the RUN position if the engine is already warm).
2. Turn the Key (Figure 1) 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, page 29 of your Safety &
Operating Instructions manual and make all necessary corrections
before using.