Rev: 8/2008
13 of 21
36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX
DEK
®
is exclusively distributed by GXi International, LLC
Heavy Duty Power Equipment
CAUTION
Before attempting to use your DEK mower, please make sure you
are familiar with all of the components and have read the manual.
Operating the Mower (hydro drive models):
1. Make sure the brake has
been moved to the “OFF
Position. (Figure 3)
Figure 3
2. Push down and hold the
operator presence control
levers “A” on the handle bar
with both hands (Figure 4).
3. The forward and reverse
levers (“B” and “C”) are
spring loaded to the neutral
position.
Figure 4
4. To drive the mower forward, slide both hands slightly back on
the handle bar and gently squeeze the forward levers “B”
toward the handle bar. The mower will move forward. The
forward speed will be directly proportional to the degree of
movement of these forward levers toward the handle bar.
5. To turn the mower left, either release some pressure on the
left lever (reduces the speed of the left wheel) increase the
pressure of the right lever (increases the speed of the right
wheel) or both. The degree of the turn will be directly propor-
tional to the amount of movement of these levers.
6. To turn the mower right, simply perform the functions de-
scribed in instruction 5 with the opposite levers.
7. To stop the forward motion of the mower, release the forward
levers. The spring loaded feature of the hydrostatic drive
units will return the levers to the neutral position and stop the
mower.
8. To drive the mower backwards, slide both hands slightly for-
ward on the handle bar and gently squeeze the reverse lev-
ers “C” toward the handle bar.
9. When in the neutral position, the hydraulic system will prevent
the mower from moving easily. However, on a grade, the
mower can drive very slowly (with the engine off or running).
The manual parking brake should be “set” any time the
mower is left unattended or is being transported.
10. To physically move the mower when the engine is
NOT
run-
ning, the hydrostatic drive units will need to be disengaged
(bypassed). To bypass these hydro units, pull the two levers
below the rear of the chassis (Figure 5) through the holes and
slide them in the slots provided. This will allow the hydraulic
fluid to bypass the drive wheels and allow the drive wheels to
move freely.
NOTE:
Release the bypass levers when the desired mower move-
ment is complete to reengage the hydro drive units. To release
thee levers, simply slide the slots to the hole and they will auto-
matically return to their normal closed position.
Figure 5
WARNING
DANGER: Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used. Look for items such as stones, sticks , wire, and other
foreign objects. When struck by the mower, these and other ob-
jects may become projectiles that could lead to serious injury and
or death. Clear area of all debris and keep people and pets away.
Mowing Grass with Your DEK Lawn Mower
Hydro by-
pass levers
NOTE: The safety interlock system will prevent the engine
from being started if the blade control lever is not in the
“OFF” position
DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITH DEFECTIVE
GUARDS, SHIELDS, OR WITHOUT THE SAFETY DEVICES
SECURELY IN PLACE.
WARNING: THIS MOWER IS DESIGNED SO THE BLADES
WILL COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHIN 7 SECONDS OF
THE BLADE CONTROL LEVER BEING PLACED IN THE “OFF”
POSITION. FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE ENSURE IF THE
BELTS WERE ADJUSTED IN ANY WAY, THAT THE BELT
TENSIONS ARE RE-CALIBRATED TO MEET THIS SPECIFICA-
TION.
1. When the mower is in position on the area to be mowed,
hold down with one hand the operator presence control.
2. With the other hand, SLOWLY push the blade control
lever forward to the “ON” position.
3.
Belt drive models
—Move the gear shift lever to the de-
sired speed. Always begin at a slow ground speed and
increase only as the condition of the terrain warrants. To
stop mowing, slowly and evenly squeeze up on both trac-
tion control levers until the mower comes to a complete
stop and then with your thumbs, push down on the trac-
tion lever locks until the levers are securely locked in the
neutral position. Return the gear shift lever to the neutral
“N” position
4.
Hydro drive models
—Slowly, and evenly, engage the
forward and reverse levers and begin mowing. To stop
moving, ease up on the levers or simply let go of the
mower.
5.
To stop the blades, pull the blade control lever back to
the “OFF” position.
Warning—the blades may take up
to 7 seconds to stop turning.
The Soft Start feature is critical to maintaining belt, clutch, and
engine life. NEVER “slam” the blade on/off handle from off to
on without pausing an adequate time in the soft start range.
