Operating – DR Power Powerwolf Power Wagon User Manual
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DR
Powerwolf
Safety & Operating Instructions
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Operating
Take a moment to review your surroundings and terrain. Be aware of all bystanders
and make sure that they are aware of you. The DR Powerwolf
has a variable-speed
forward and reverse transmission. Use slow speed for heavy loads or more power; use
higher speed for transport over smooth terrain.
WARNING!
Your DR Powerwolf is not intended or equipped for
public road or highway use. Do not drive on public roads, highways or
sidewalks.
Important!
Your DR Powerwolf steers from the rear, like a forklift truck or
boat. Use caution and think ahead before making turns. Place the front
tires on the inside of the turn that you are negotiating and plan on the rear-
end of the DR Powerwolf swinging out away from the turn.
Important!
When engaging reverse USE EXTRA CAUTION. Check your
path before engaging the foot pedal control.
1. Start the engine with the parking brake engaged and the operator sitting in the
driver’s seat (required to activate the Operator Presence Control system). (See
Starting on the previous page).
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Depress the foot pedal control slowly forward to make the DR Powerwolf move
forward. Depress the foot pedal control backward to make the DR Powerwolf
move in reverse.
4. The distance the foot pedal control travels determines the speed of the DR
Powerwolf. The machine's continuously variable hydrostatic transmission
increases speed as the foot pedal control is depressed further.
5. If you need to dismount briefly and want to keep the engine running, set the
parking brake before rising from the driver's seat. Never leave the machine
unattended with its engine running.
Note:
Take some time to practice driving slowly in forward and reverse before trying to
operate at higher speeds. With its foot pedal control fully depressed the DR
Powerwolf can travel forward at approximately 6 – 8 mph. That should ONLY be
done on flat terrain. Top speed is approximate and depends on many factors such
as belt wear, tire pressure, and engine condition.