DR Power Mow Pro-44, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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16 TOW BEHIND
DR
®
FIELD and FINISH MOWER
Inspect the area where you will be working. The site must be free of
potentially hazardous obstacles such as glass, large stones, sticks, wire, rope,
and string-like materials. Make sure there are no people or animals in the
area around the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER.
Figure 25: Mow Pro 60
Fuel Shut-Off
Valve
Open
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We do not recommend driving over 5 mph While towing or operating your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER.
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Never use a truck (2 or 4wd) or jeep to operate the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER. It would be difficult to
see the Mower. Using these vehicles will void the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER warranty.
Chapter 3: Operating the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER and
discusses basic operation features. You may find it helpful to review the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER Controls
and Features in Chapter 2 before reading this chapter.
Operating Parameters
We recommend a few types of Tow Vehicles for the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER. The Tow Vehicle may be
either 2 or 4 wheel drive. See the Tow Vehicle Restrictions section below.
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ATV
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Lawn/Garden Tractor (17 HP and above and weighing at least 500 pounds)
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Riding Lawn Mower (14 HP and above and weighing at least 400 pounds)
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Utility Vehicle
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Compact or Sub-Compact Tractor
Tow Vehicle Restrictions:
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Riding Lawn Mowers with Engines under 17 HP and weighing less than 500 pounds are not suitable for use on slopes greater
than 5º.
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Never operate your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER on slopes greater than 20º using any type of Tow Vehicle.
Before Starting the Engine
1. Check the oil level every time you use the machine. See your Engine
Owner’s Manual.
2. Check the gasoline level.
3. Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve (Mow Pro-60) on the left hand side of the
Mower (
Figure 25 ).
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This machine is designed for cutting grass. Never use this machine for any other purpose as it could cause serious injury.
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Contact with internal rotating parts will cause serious personal injury. Never put hands, face, feet, or clothing under the deck
or near the discharge area with the engine running.
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Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine and wait five minutes to allow all parts to stop
and cool. Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.