DR Power 14.5 HP Pro (November 2014 - Present) - Manual (Page 10)

10 DR ® STUMP GRINDER
Chapter 3: Operating The DR STUMP GRINDER
It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your Stump
Grinder by reviewing Figure 1 in Chapter 2 before beginning the steps outlined
in this chapter.
Control Levers
1. Familiarize yourself with all of the Control Levers and their functions before
operating the Stump Grinder (Figure 10).
Starting the Engine (Manual Start)
1. Make sure the Fuel Shut-off is in the “OPEN” position (Figure 11).
2. Move the Choke Control Lever to the left to the choke position (leave in the
run position to the right if the engine is already warm).
NOTE: The Operator Presence Lever must be held down for the Engine to start and
continue running. If you need to stop the machine quickly for any reason, let go of
the Operator Presence Lever.
3. Hold down the Operator Presence Lever and slowly pull the Starter Cord
until you feel resistance, then pull quickly. The Cord will recoil back into
position.
4. As the engine warms up, slowly adjust the Choke to the right towards the
run position. Wait until the engine runs smoothly before each Choke
adjustment.
5. When the Engine is warmed up and running smoothly, ensure that the
Choke is fully in the run position to the right.
Starting the Engine (Electric Start)
1. Make sure the Fuel Shut-off is in the “OPEN” position (Figure 11).
2. Move the Choke Control Lever to the left to the choke position (leave in the
run position to the right if the engine is already warm).
NOTE: The Operator Presence Lever must be held down for the Engine to start and
continue running. If you need to stop the machine quickly for any reason, let go of
the Operator Presence Lever.
3. Hold down the Operator Presence Lever and turn the Key Switch fully to the
“Start” position until the engine starts (Figure 12). The Key will move back
to the center position when released.
4. As the engine warms up, slowly adjust the Choke to the right towards the
run position. Wait until the engine runs smoothly before each Choke
adjustment.
5. When the Engine is warmed up and running smoothly, ensure that the
Choke is fully in the run position to the right.
Figure 10
Operator Presence
Lever
Brake
Lever
Throttle
Lever
Read and understand the warnings listed in “Chapter 2 General Safety Rules”
before operating this Stump Grinder.
Key Switch
Figure 12
Choke
Lever
Fuel
Shut-off
Figure 11
Starter
Cord