DR Power Self-Propelled 6.75 (2004 - September 2010) - Manual (Page 25)

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Engaging the PTA ™
1. Stand in the operator’s position.
2. Pull the PTA
™
Lever (Figure 7) against the
Handlebar and hold it there. This unlocks the
Axle (Figure 8)
.
NOTE: Figure 8 shows the Axle with the wheel
removed for clarity.
3. Push down on the Handlebar to tip the nose of
the machine a few inches off the ground.
Balancing the weight of the machine on the
wheels makes it easier to pivot the front of the
Trimmer to the left.
4. While continuing to hold the PTA
™
Lever down,
grip the sides of the Handlebar pulling up with
the right hand and pushing down with the left,
swinging the front of the Trimmer to the left.
5. Release the PTA
™
Lever. This will lock the Axle in
PTA ™ mode (Figure 8) .
Returning to Normal Mode
1. Pull the PTA
™
Lever (Figure 7) against the
Handlebar and hold it there.
2. Push down on the Handlebar to tip the nose of
the machine up a few inches off the ground.
3. While continuing to hold the PTA
™
Lever down,
grip the sides of the Handlebar while pulling up
with the left hand and pushing down with the
right, swinging the front of the Trimmer to the
right, and stopping at center.
4. Release the PTA
™
Lever. This locks the Axle in the
Normal operation mode (Figure 8).
Figure 7
Figure 8
PTA ™ Lever Unlocked
PTA ™ Lever locked in PTA ™
PTA ™ Lever locked in
Normal Mode
Wheel Removed
Wheel Removed
Wheel Removed