DR Power Z-Mower 19.5 HP Versa-Pro - Manual (Page 17)

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1. Blades Control Knob - Located on the Control Panel. Pull up to rotate the Cutting Blades. Push
in to stop the Cutting Blades from rotating. Operator Presence Safety Switches on the
Mower will not allow you to start the Engine or leave the Mower with the Engine running
when the Blade Control Knob in the pulled up position.
2. Control Handles - Located on the Control Panel. The Control Handles regulate the speed and
direction of the Mower.
3. Operator Presence Lever - Located on the Right Control Handle. Squeeze and hold the Operator
Presence Lever against the Handle to operate the Mower when the Cutting Blades are
rotating. This Operator Presence Lever is designed for your safety. The switch it actuates
will shut down the Blades and the Engine if you leave the Mower or fall off when the Cutting
Blades are rotating.
4. Deck Height Adjustment - The Foot Pedal is located on the left side of the Mower.
5. Deck Spring Assembly - Located on each side of the Chassis, above the Deck.
6. Discharge Chute - Located on the right side of the Deck. ALWAYS keep the Deflector in the down
position when mowing.
7. Fuel Tank - Located at the top rear of the Mower. Use unleaded fuel only. The Fuel Shut-Off
Valve is located on the bottom of the Fuel Tank.
8. Hydro Reservoir - Located underneath the Seat. Hydraulic oil is used to help cool the
Transmission. Use only factory recommended Hydraulic oil.
9. Ignition Switch - Located on the Control Panel. The Ignition Switch has three positions: OFF,
RUN, and START. To Start the Engine, turn the Key all the way to START. Release the Key
when the Engine Starts and it will automatically return to the RUN position. Turn the
Switch to the OFF position to stop the Engine.
10. Parking Brake - Located on the left rear of the Mower. Push the Parking Brake Handle down to
engage. Be sure to release the Parking Brake before operating the machine.
11. Control Arm Adjustment - Located on the right rear side of the Mower.
12. Speed Control Bar - Located on the Control Panel. Used to control speed and stabilize hand
controls when operating the Mower.
13. Speed Control Knob - Located on the left side of the Control Panel. Use this to adjust the Speed
Control Bar, which regulates the speed of the Mower.
14. Throttle Handle - Located on the Control Arm. Move the Throttle Handle forward to the FAST
position to operate the Mower. Move the Throttle past the SLOW position to shut the
Engine OFF.
15. Choke Control – Pull the Choke Knob out to start a cold Engine.