Operating instructions

CHAPTER 4

OPERATING YOUR DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER

This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER and

discusses basic operation features. You may find it helpful to review the DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER

Controls and Features in

Figure 1 on page 11 before reading this chapter.

The Pre-Start Safety Check

Your DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER is fitted with an Operator Presence System to prevent the Blades from

cutting without an operator in the proper position at the controls. In addition, normal wear and tear can

bring about the need for adjustment to some running parts to insure that they function properly in terms of

safe operation.

For your protection, it is imperative that you

perform these test procedures before each use of the machine to

verify that the safety equipment is in good order and that no part adjustments are needed for safe operation.

Test your Operator Presence Control System:

1. Stand in the Operating Position behind the Handlebars, start your machine (see page 20), and engage

the Blades (see page 21).

2. Remain behind the Handlebars and release both hands from the controls.

3. THE ENGINE SHOULD SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY. If the Engine does not stop, your Operator

Presence Control System may be damaged or disabled.

TURN OFF YOUR MACHINE BY USING THE IGNITION KEY AND STOP USING YOUR MACHINE

IMMEDIATELY!

Inspect the system for the following:

• Intentional disabling of the system through part modification or temporary measures used to override

the system.

• Loose electrical connections.

• Broken parts.

After inspection, repeat this test. If your system still does not operate properly, REMOVE THE KEY FROM

THE IGNITION SWITCH TO PREVENT OTHERS FROM OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT.

Visit our website at www.DRPower.com or call our Technical Support Representatives Toll Free:

1(800) DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.