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Electric Start
1.
Stand behind the Mower and turn the Key Switch to the “Start” position to
start the engine (
Figure 10
). As soon as the Engine starts, release the Key
and it will return to the “RUN” position.
Note:
When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel,
it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
Stopping the Engine
1.
Turn the Key to the “STOP” position (
Figure 10
).
Engaging the Blades
1.
Push the 2 Step Lever down (1) against the Handlebar Console (
Figure 11
).
2.
Pull the Blade Engage Bail Bar against the Handlebar Grip (2).
Stopping the Blades
1.
Release the Blade Engage Bail Bar (
Figure 12
).
Forward Travel
TO TRAVEL FORWARD
Note:
Do not pull mower backward when the Self-Propel Drive Lever is engaged.
1.
Start the machine and slowly pull the Self Propel Drive Lever toward the
Handlebar Grip and hold for maximum speed as needed (
Figure 13
).
Note:
You can vary the speed of the machine by the position of the Drive Lever.
Pulling the Drive Lever fully against the Handlebar Grip produces the
maximum travel speed. Slowly releasing the Drive Lever will produce lower
speeds until the Lever is fully released to stop forward travel.
TO STOP TRAVEL FORWARD
1.
Fully release the Drive Lever (
Figure 13
).
Blade Engage
Bail Bar
Figure 11
2 Step
Lever
1
2
Handlebar
Console
Key
Switch
Figure 10
Stop
Start
Run
Blade Engage
Bail Bar
Figure 12
Self Propel
Drive Lever
Figure 13
When you release the blade engage bail bar the blade should stop within 3
seconds. If it does not stop properly, shut the mower off immediately and
contact us at www.DRpower.com or call toll-free 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-
9637).
