DR Power Self-Propelled 6.75 (2004 - September 2010) - Manual (Page 22)

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TRIMMER/MOWER
Electric-Starting
NOTE: Use the following steps with electric-starting models only.
1. Push the Throttle Control Lever on the right side of the Handlebar (Figure 1 on page 10) all the way
forward to the RABBIT (Fast) position.
2. If your model has an Engine Primer, push the Primer Bulb IN (Figure 1 on page 10) and completely
release it, lifting your finger and letting it pop back to its original position. Repeat three to four
times.
NOTE: Priming is usually not necessary when restarting a warm engine. In cool weather, you may need to repeat
the priming operation.
3. Turn the Key (Figure 1 on page 10) to the START position until the engine starts, then release. The
Key will snap back to the RUN position and the engine will continue to run.
NOTE: Do not engage the Bail Bar (Trimmer Head Control) until after the engine has started.
Manual-Starting
NOTE: You may use this starting method with both Manual and Electric-Starting models.
1. Push the Throttle Control Lever on the right side of the Handlebar (Figure 1 on page 10) all the way
forward to the RABBIT (Fast) position.
2. If your model has an Engine Primer, push the Primer Bulb IN (Figure 1 on page 10) and completely
release it, lifting your finger and letting it pop back to its original position. Repeat three to four
times.
NOTE: Priming is usually not necessary when restarting a warm engine. In cool weather, you may need to repeat
the priming procedure.
3. Grasp the Recoil Starter Handle (Figure 1 on page 10) and slowly pull until you feel resistance. Let
the cord retract a little bit, then pull the cord rapidly to start the engine. One or two pulls usually
starts the DR TRIMMER/MOWER. It may be necessary to repeat the priming operation if the
machine does not start within two pulls.
NOTE: Do not engage the Bail Bar (Trimmer Head Control) until after the engine has started.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the Throttle Control Lever (Figure 1 on page 10) all the way back past the TURTLE (Slow)
position to the STOP position.
NOTE: If you have an Electric-Starting model, please note that the Key does not stop the engine. You must
follow these instructions to stop the engine for both Electric and Manual-Starting models.
2. Remove the Key for safety. The Key has a pressure lock that prevents it from vibrating loose during
operation. To remove the Key, push it in and then quickly and firmly pull it out. If the Key becomes
difficult to remove, apply SAE 30 Oil into the keyhole.