DR Power Walk-behind 13 - 17 HP (May 2001 - February 2003) - Manual (Page 12)

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DR
®
ALL-TERRAIN
™
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions
Tips for Best Performance
Slopes
·
We do not recommend using the DR
®
ALL-TERRAIN
™ FIELD and BRUSH
MOWER continuously on slopes greater
than 25 degrees. Doing so could deprive
the engine of oil and cause it to overheat.
·
To avoid freewheeling, shift into a lower
gear before going down a slope. Do not
shift while on a slope.
·
Note that the mowing deck pivots from
side to side (15 degrees in either direction),
which helps avoid scalping, and keeps the
weight balanced over the drive wheels
when operating on uneven terrain
(Figure 3).
If the machine gets hung up...
·
Disengage the blade. Do not try to free
the machine from stumps or debris while
the blade is engaged.
·
Try putting the machine in reverse and
backing away from the obstacle.
·
Try pushing down on the handlebars to
lift the mowing deck over the obstacle
(Figure 4).
·
If you need to leave the operating
position to clear debris from the deck,
first put the machine in "N" (Neutral),
turn the engine off, set the brake and
disconnect the spark plug wire.
Caution: DO NOT touch the exhaust
areas when reaching for the spark plug—they are very hot.
Figure 3
Figure 4