Operating instructions

DR
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ALL-TERRAIN
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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions 19
Slopes
1. Do not use the DR ALL-TERRAIN
MOWER on slopes greater than 20
degrees. Doing so could result in
serious injury or damage to your
machine.
2. To avoid freewheeling, shift into a
lower gear before going down a slope.
Do not shift while on a slope.
3. Note that the mowing deck pivots
from side to side (15 degrees in either
direction), which helps avoid scalping,
and keeps the weight balanced over
the drive wheels when operating on
uneven terrain (Figure 7).
If the machine gets hung up
1. Disengage the blade. Do not try to
free the machine from stumps or
debris while the blade is engaged.
2. Try putting the machine in reverse
and backing away from the obstacle.
3. Try pushing down on the handlebars
to lift the mowing deck over the
obstacle (Figure 8).
Figure 8
WARNING! If you need to leave the operating position to clear debris from
the deck, first put the machine in "N" (Neutral), turn the engine
off, set the brake and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).
WARNING! DO NOT touch the exhaust areas when reaching for the spar
k
plug(s)—they are very hot.
Figure
7
WARNING! When operating the DR ALL-TERRAIN
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER over uneven terrain or slopes, use
EXTREME CAUTION not to tip the machine over.
Push Down on Handlebars to Clear Debris