DR Power Tow Behind Premier 12.5hp B&S - Manual (Page 18)

18 TOW BEHIND DR ® FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
Before Starting the Engine
1. Check the oil level every time you use the machine (Figure 4 on page 10).
2. Check the gasoline level (Figure 4 on page 10).
3. Pro and Pro-XL Models: Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve, which is located in
the Fuel Line on the Fuel Tank Mount (Figure 1b on page 8).
4. Make sure the Blade Control Knob is pushed down to the disengaged
position (Figure 20).
Note: The Blade Control Knob must be DOWN before starting.
Starting
Manual Starting (Premier Model)
1. Push the Blade Control Knob down to disengage the Blades (Figure 20).
2. When starting a cold Engine, push the Throttle Control Lever up to the
CHOKE position. When starting an already warm Engine, push the Throttle
Control Lever down to the RUN position.
3. Turn the Key to the RUN (center) position.
4. Grasp the Recoil Starter Handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance.
Pull the cord rapidly to start the engine (Figure 21). Repeat as needed.
5. As the Engine warms up, slowly adjust the Throttle to the Run position.
Wait until the Engine runs smoothly before each Throttle adjustment. For
maximum performance, operate the Engine with the Throttle in the RUN
position.
Electric Starting (Pro and Pro-XL Models)
1. Push the Blade Control Knob down to disengage the Blades (Figure 20).
2. When starting a cold Engine, push the Throttle Control Lever up to the
CHOKE position. When starting an already warm Engine, push the Throttle
Control Lever down to the RUN position.
3. Turn the Key Switch to the center position (ON), and then to the START
position until the Engine starts, then release. The Key will snap back to the
center position (ON) and the Engine will continue to run.
4. As the Engine warms up, slowly adjust the Throttle to the Run position.
Wait until the Engine runs smoothly before each Throttle adjustment. For
maximum performance, operate the Engine with the Throttle in the RUN
position.
Blade
Control
Knob
Figure 20
Throttle Control
Lever
Remote
Control
Panel
Key
Switch
Choke
Idle
Run
Inspect the area where you will be working. The site must be free of potentially hazardous obstacles such as glass, large stones,
sticks, wire, rope, and string-like materials. Make sure there are no people or animals in the area around the TOW-BEHIND DR
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.
Recoil Starter
Handle
Figure 21