DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER, Operating Instructions Manual

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DR
®
SCOUT
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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
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ALWAYS SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHENEVER YOU LEAVE THE MACHINE. REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE BEFORE ADJUSTING THE MACHINE. IF YOU HAVE TO STOP TO REMOVE GRASS OR DEBRIS
FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK, ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FIRST.
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THE EXHAUST AREA ON THE ENGINE BECOMES VERY HOT WITH USE. ALLOW THE ENGINE TO
COOL BEFORE DOING MAINTENANCE OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.
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KEEP COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCES AWAY FROM THE ENGINE.
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WHEN OPERATING OVER UNEVEN TERRAIN AND SLOPES, USE EXTREME CAUTION TO ENSURE
SOLID AND FIRM FOOTING. KEEP A FIRM HOLD ON THE HANDLEBARS AND WALK, NEVER RUN.
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STOP THE BLADE WHEN CROSSING GRAVEL DRIVES, WALKS, OR ROADS.
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USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN MOWING IN WET OR SLIPPERY CONDITIONS.
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ALWAYS OPERATE THE MOWER FROM BEHIND. NEVER PASS OR STAND ON THE DISCHARGE
(RIGHT) SIDE OR IN FRONT OF MACHINE WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
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DO NOT PULL THE MOWER BACKWARDS UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. LOOK DOWN, AND
BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE MOVING BACKWARDS.
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DO NOT, UNDER ANY CONDITIONS, REMOVE, BEND, CUT, FIT, WELD, OR OTHERWISE ALTER
STANDARD PARTS ON THE DR SCOUT FIELD AND BRUSH
MOWER. THIS INCLUDES ALL SHIELDS
AND GUARDS. MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR MACHINE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURIES AND
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
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IF THE MACHINE STARTS TO MAKE AN UNUSUAL NOISE OR VIBRATION, IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF
THE ENGINE, DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, AND ALLOW ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP. VIBRATION IS GENERALLY A WARNING OF TROUBLE. INSPECT FOR CLOGGING OR
DAMAGE. CLEAN AND REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS.
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WHILE USING THE DR SCOUT FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER, DO NOT HURRY OR TAKE THINGS FOR
GRANTED. WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT OR YOUR SURROUNDINGS, STOP THE
MACHINE AND TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK THINGS OVER. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE 100%
CONTROL OF THE MOWER AT ALL TIMES.
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DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR MEDICATION.
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WATCH FOR TRAFFIC WHEN MOWING NEAR ROADWAYS.
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USE THE MACHINE ONLY IN DAYLIGHT.