DR 13 HP Pro, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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Tools and Supplies Needed:
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Pry Bar
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Metal Shears
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Hammer
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Gloves and Eye Protection
1.
Pry off and remove the top cross members of the shipping crate. Be careful of the nails when removing the boards.
2.
Pry off and remove the crate sides; the two (2) long sides first, and then the two (2) short sides.
3.
Stand to one side and cut any bands holding the machine to the shipping pallet and the bands holding the Remote Control
Panel carton to the Push Bar.
Be careful when cutting the banding.
4.
The Out-Rigger™ Tow Bar shipped unassembled; remove it from the pallet.
5.
Raise the Mower Deck Height to the highest setting (7-1/2") to clear the blocking beneath the back of the machine (see page
24) and then roll the Mower off the shipping pallet.
6.
Remove the Blade Protector from the Blades. (See CAUTION note above)
7.
Do not discard your pallet and packaging material until you are fully satisfied with your new TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and
BRUSH MOWER.
About the Battery
The TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWERS come with a 12-Volt, maintenance-free, rechargeable, sealed lead acid
Battery. Properly maintained and charged, the Battery provides years of dependable service.
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Never modify the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER’S electrical system. Modifications could ruin the electrical
system as well as cause a fire, resulting in serious injury.
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Using electrical components other than those supplied with your machine could cause the electrical system to overheat,
explode, or start a fire.
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Using the wrong type of battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in serious injury.
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Use the charger only in dry locations. Avoid contact with water.
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Only adults should handle the battery. It contains sulfuric acid (an electrolyte) and the battery is heavy; dropping it could result
in serious injury.
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Never allow children to charge the battery. THE ELECTRICITY INVOLVED IN CHARGING THE BATTERY COULD CAUSE
SEVERE INJURY.
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Examine the charger, its connectors, and the battery for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery.
Replace
any components showing excessive wear or damage.
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Never lift or carry the battery by the cables or terminals. This can damage the battery and possibly start a fire, resulting in
serious injury. Lift and carry the battery only by its case.
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Do not short circuit the battery.
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Read the safety instructions on the battery.
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Stabilize the shipping container on clean flat terrain before attempting to unpack and assemble the machine.
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Always wear eye protection and stand to one side when cutting the banding. The banding is under a lot of tension and can
cause injury when you release the tension.
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Use caution around exposed nails when uncrating the machine.
Wear gloves and be very careful when handling the deck. The blades are very sharp, and may spin as you maneuver the deck.