DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 27)

Obstacle Tips

Dealing with obstacles in the terrain is easy with your new DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER. The following

section explains how to approach most common obstacles.

THE MOWER ENGINE'S POWER CAN EASILY THROW STONES, STICKS, AND OTHER DEBRIS AT GREAT

VELOCITY, WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. DO NOT RUN THE

MACHINE OVER GRAVEL DRIVEWAYS OR OVER LOOSE STONES OR MULCH WITH THE MOWER BLADES

SPINNING.

• Always check your work area before mowing and remove any debris that might tangle or damage the

machine.

• If you do run into debris and the Mower becomes tangled, turn off the Engine and disconnect the Spark

Plug wire before attempting to untangle the machine.

Slopes

• WHEN OPERATING THE DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER OVER UNEVEN TERRAIN OR SLOPES, USE

EXTREME CAUTION NOT TO TIP OVER THE MACHINE.

• DO NOT USE THE DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 20 DEGREES. DOING

SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO YOUR MACHINE.

• If you have to mow on sloping terrain, mow across the slope, not up and down, for better control.

• To avoid “free-wheeling”, shift into a lower gear before going down a slope. Do not shift while on a slope.

Be ready to use the Brake, if necessary.

• Note that the Mowing Deck pivots from side to side, which helps avoid scalping, and keeps the weight

balanced over the drive wheels when operating on uneven terrain.

If the machine gets hung up

• Disengage the Blades. Do not try to free the machine from debris with the Blades engaged.

• Try putting the machine in reverse and backing away from the obstacle.

• Try pushing down on the Handlebars to lift the Lawn Deck over the obstacle.

• IF YOU NEED TO LEAVE THE OPERATING POSITION TO CLEAR DEBRIS FROM THE DECK, FIRST PUT THE

MACHINE IN "N" (NEUTRAL), TURN THE ENGINE OFF, SET THE BRAKE, AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK

PLUG WIRE.

• DO NOT TOUCH THE EXHAUST AREAS WHEN REACHING FOR THE SPARK PLUG—THEY ARE VERY HOT.

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