DR Power Tow Behind Premier 12.5hp B&S - Manual (Page 10)

10 TOW BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
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Stabilize the shipping container on clean flat terrain before attempting to unpack and assemble the machine.
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Always wear eye protection and stand to one side when cutting the banding. The banding is under a lot of tension and can
cause injury when you release the tension.
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Use caution around exposed nails when uncrating the machine.
Wear gloves and be very careful when handling the deck. The blades are very sharp, and may spin as you maneuver the deck.
Unpacking and Assembling the Machine
Unpacking and assembling the TOW-BEHIND DR F IELD and BRUSH MOWER is a two-person job as the 12.5 HP unit weighs 420
pounds, 15 HP unit weighs 442 pounds and the 20 HP unit weighs 485 pounds. We recommend you have an extra set of hands
available before you begin. Electric Start models have the Key located on the rear of the Battery Strap as shown in Figure 1 on
page 7.
Parts Supplied in Crate:
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TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
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Safety & Operating Instructions Manual
 Engine Manual
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Small Parts Bag:
- Hook and Loop Straps - Plastic hose (oil drain) -
Extra Cable Ties
Tools and Supplies Needed:
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Pry Bar
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Metal Shears
 Hammer
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Gloves and Eye Protection
1. Pry off and remove the top cross members of the shipping crate. Be careful of the nails when removing the boards.
2. Pry off and remove the crate sides; the two (2) long sides first, and then the two (2) short sides.
3. Stand to one side and cut any bands holding the machine to the shipping pallet and the bands holding the Remote Control
Panel carton to the Push Bar. Be careful when cutting the banding.
4. The Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar is shipped unassembled; remove it from the pallet.
5. Raise the Mower Deck Height to the highest setting (7-1/2") to clear the blocking beneath the back of the machine (see page
20 for adjustment instructions) and then roll the Mower off the shipping pallet.
6. Remove the Blade Protector from the Blades. (See CAUTION note above)
7. Pro and Pro-XL Models: Cut the Cable Tie that is securing the Keys and
Ground Cable to the Battery Strap (Figure 2).
Premier Model: Cut the Cable Tie that is securing the Keys to the control panel.
8. Do not discard your pallet and packaging material until you are fully satisfied
with your new TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.
Cable Tie
Figure 2
Keys
Ground
Cable
Battery Strap