DR Power Walk-behind 12.5 HP Tecumseh with 42 Lawn Deck - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCING THE DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER .................................................. 1
Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2............................................................................................................................. 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES............................................................................................... 3
Labels ............................................................................................................................... 3
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ................................................................... 5
Operating the Mower Safely............................................................................................ 5
Slope Operation............................................................................................................... 7
Safety for Children ........................................................................................................... 7
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines........................................................................ 8
A Note to All Users .......................................................................................................... 9
Additional Information and Potential Changes.............................................................. 9
CHAPTER 3........................................................................................................................... 10
SETTING UP YOUR DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER .................................................. 10
DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Controls and Features............................................... 10
Unpacking the Mower ................................................................................................... 13
Assembling the Lawn Mower Deck............................................................................... 14
Installing the Lawn Deck ............................................................................................... 15
Connecting the Battery Wire ......................................................................................... 16
Adding Oil and Gasoline ............................................................................................... 17
Check the Tire Pressures ............................................................................................... 17
CHAPTER 4........................................................................................................................... 19
OPERATING YOUR DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER................................................... 19
The Pre-Start Safety Check ............................................................................................ 19
Before Starting the Engine............................................................................................. 20
Starting........................................................................................................................... 20
Engaging the Wheel Drive ............................................................................................. 20
Engaging the Blades ...................................................................................................... 21
Stopping the Blades....................................................................................................... 21
Stopping the Engine ...................................................................................................... 21
Adjusting the Cutting Height ........................................................................................ 22
Obstacle Tips ................................................................................................................. 23
Slopes............................................................................................................................. 23
If the machine gets hung up ......................................................................................... 23
Turns .............................................................................................................................. 24
Reverse ........................................................................................................................... 24
Cutting in Wet and Heavy Growth ................................................................................ 24
CHAPTER 5........................................................................................................................... 25
MAINTAINING THE DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER ................................................. 25
Regular Maintenance Check List................................................................................... 25
Battery Care.................................................................................................................... 26
Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................... 26
Disposing of the Battery Responsibly ........................................................................... 27
Recycling a Used Battery ............................................................................................... 27
Lubrication ..................................................................................................................... 28
Removing and Replacing the Belts ............................................................................... 30
To Replace the Deck Belt............................................................................................... 30
To Replace the Drive Belt .............................................................................................. 31