DR 13 HP Pro, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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14 TOW BEHIND
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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
Chapter 3: Operating The TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER and
discusses basic operation features. You may find it helpful to review the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Controls
and Features on page 7 before reading this chapter.
Operating Parameters
We recommend a few types of Tow Vehicles for the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. The Tow Vehicle may be
either 2 or 4 wheel drive, but some vehicle types are not suitable for rough hilly terrain or heavy brush conditions. 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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You must be able to secure the Remote Control Panel of the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER within easy reach
of the driver seated on the Tow Vehicle. The front of the Control Panel is 5' from the Versa-Hitch™. A Utility Vehicle with a
bed longer than 2 ft. will not meet this restriction so you cannot use it as a Tow Vehicle.
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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 BRUSH MOWER on slopes greater than 20º using any type of Tow Vehicle.
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If your Tow Vehicle will not travel by itself over the terrain you plan to use it with the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH
MOWER, then it will not be suitable as a Tow Vehicle over that terrain.
Tip: Riding Lawn Mowers will work best as a Tow Vehicle with their cutting deck removed.
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This machine is designed for cutting grass and brush. 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 (5) minutes to allow all parts to
stop and cool. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) keeping it away from the spark plug(s).
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We do not recommend driving over 5 mph on flat terrain and over 4 mph on rough terrain while operating your TOW-
BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.
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Never use a truck (2 or 4wd) or jeep to operate the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. It would be difficult to
see and you cannot operate the mower controls from these types of tow vehicles. Using these vehicles will void the TOW-
BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER warranty.