DR Power Z-Mower 19.5 HP Versa-Pro - Manual (Page 10)

6 DR
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VERSA-PRO
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Z-MOWER
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ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE BLADES, SET THE PARKING BRAKE, SHUT-OFF THE ENGINE, AND REMOVE
THE KEY WHENEVER YOU LEAVE THE MACHINE. REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S) BEFORE
ADJUSTING THE MACHINE. IF YOU HAVE TO STOP TO REMOVE GRASS OR DEBRIS FROM THE
UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK, ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S) FIRST.
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THE EXHAUST AREA ON THE ENGINE BECOMES VERY HOT WITH USE. ALLOW THE ENGINE TO
COOL BEFORE DOING MAINTENANCE OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.
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KEEP COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCES AWAY FROM THE ENGINE.
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WHEN OPERATING OVER UNEVEN TERRAIN AND SLOPES, USE EXTREME CAUTION TO ENSURE
SOLID AND FIRM FOOTING. KEEP A FIRM HOLD ON THE CONTROL HANDLES AND WALK, NEVER
RUN.
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STOP THE BLADES WHEN CROSSING GRAVEL DRIVES, WALKS, OR ROADS.
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USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN MOWING IN WET OR SLIPPERY CONDITIONS.
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ALWAYS OPERATE THE MOWER FROM THE OPERATOR’S POSITION, IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT OR
BEHIND THE MOWER. NEVER PASS OR STAND ON THE DISCHARGE (RIGHT) SIDE OR IN FRONT OF
MACHINE WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
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LOOK DOWN, AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE MOVING BACKWARDS.
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DO NOT, UNDER ANY CONDITIONS, REMOVE, BEND, CUT, FIT, WELD, OR OTHERWISE ALTER
STANDARD PARTS ON THE DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER. THIS INCLUDES ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS.
MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR MACHINE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURIES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
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IF THE MACHINE STARTS TO MAKE AN UNUSUAL NOISE OR VIBRATION, IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF
THE ENGINE, DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S), AND ALLOW ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME
TO A COMPLETE STOP. VIBRATION IS GENERALLY A WARNING OF TROUBLE. INSPECT FOR
CLOGGING OR DAMAGE. CLEAN AND REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS.
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WHILE USING THE DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER, DO NOT HURRY OR TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED.
WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT OR YOUR SURROUNDINGS, STOP THE MACHINE AND
TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK THINGS OVER. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE 100% CONTROL OF THE
MOWER AT ALL TIMES.
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DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR
MEDICATION.
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WATCH FOR TRAFFIC WHEN MOWING NEAR ROADWAYS.
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WHILE OPERATING, STAY ALERT FOR HOLES, ROCKS, OR ROOTS, WHICH MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE EQUIPMENT OR INJURY TO THE OPERATOR. KEEP AT LEAST THREE (3) FEET AWAY FROM DROP-
OFFS, DITCHES, CREEKS, CULVERTS, WASHOUTS AND PUBLIC HIGHWAYS.
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USE THE MACHINE IN DAYLIGHT OR GOOD ARTIFICIAL LIGHT.