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

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Blade Switch
Safety Cover
Figure 26
Key Switch
Throttle
Lever
4. Make sure the Blade Switch Safety Cover is pushed down to the disengaged
position (
Figure 26 ).
Note:
The Blade Switch Safety Cover must be pushed down or the Engine will not
start.
Starting (Mow Pro-44 Model)
1. Ensure the Blade Switch Safety Cover is down ( Figure 26 ).
2. When starting a cold Engine, push the Throttle Control Lever up to the
Choke position ( Figure 15 ). When starting an already warm Engine,
push the Throttle Control Lever to the Run position.
3. Turn the Key Switch to the run position.
4. Grasp the Recoil Starter Handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance
(
Figure 27 ). Let the Cord retract a little bit, and then pull the Cord rapidly to
start the Engine.
Note: One or two pulls usually starts the Mower, but more pulls may be necessary if
the Tank was completely empty before filling.
5. As the Engine warms up, slowly adjust the Throttle to the Run position.
Wait until the Engine runs smoothly before each Throttle adjustment. For
maximum performance, operate the Engine with the Throttle in the Run
position.
Starting (Mow Pro-60 Model)
1. Ensure the Blade Switch Safety Cover is down ( Figure 26 ).
2. When starting a cold Engine, push the Throttle Control Lever up to the Choke position ( Figure 26 ). When starting an
already warm Engine, push the Throttle Control Lever to the Run position.
3. Turn the Key Switch to the Start position until the Engine starts, then release. The Key will snap back to the center
Run position and the Engine will continue to run.
4. As the Engine warms up, slowly adjust the Throttle to the Run position. Wait until the Engine runs smoothly before each
Throttle adjustment. For maximum performance, operate the Engine with the Throttle in the Run position.
Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage the Blades by pushing the Blade Control Safety Cover down ( Figure 25 ).
2. Move the Throttle Control Lever all the way down to the Idle position and turn the Key to Stop ( Figure 26 ).
3. Remove the Key for safety.
Note: Close the Fuel Shut-Off Valve when transporting or storing the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER ( Figure 24 ).
Recoil Starter
Handle
Figure 27
Never stop the engine by moving the throttle control lever to the choke position. This could cause an engine backfire resulting in
engine damage.