DR Power Walk-behind 8 - 15 HP (1998 - 2001) - Manual (Page 13)

DR
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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions 9
Tips for Best Performance
Locking the Wheel Differential
In rough or wet terrain, or on moderate
slopes, you can lock the wheel differential,
so both wheels turn together with improved
traction.
To lock the wheel differential, move the
lever between the lower handlebars to the
right (Figure 4).
Note: When mowing with the wheel
differential locked you may find it more
difficult to turn and maneuver.
Slopes
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We do not recommend using the DR
®
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER continuously on slopes greater than 25 degrees. Doing so could
deprive the engine of oil and cause it to overheat.
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When moving across moderate slopes, in
ditches, etc., locking the differential will
improve traction (Figure 6).
·
Note that the mowing deck pivots from side
to side (12 degrees in either direction),
which helps avoid scalping, and keeps the
weight balanced over the drive wheels when
operating on uneven terrain (Figure 5).
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Please read the safety information beginning
on page 1.
Figure 4
Figure 5 Figure 6