Engaging the Wheel Drive
The DR
Note: Always release the wheel clutch lever (see mower picture, Figure 1, on page 10) when shifting gears.
1.Move the shift lever to the desired gear.
2.Disengage the parking brake.
3.Gently squeeze the wheel clutch lever to engage a gear.
4.Release the clutch if you need to slow down or stop.
Engaging the Blade
1.Hold down the operator presence lever (see mower picture, Figure 1, on page 10).
2.Engage the blade control lever.
Note: If you engage the blade control lever before holding down the operator presence lever the engine will shut off.
WARNING! Always disengage the blade of the DR
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER before shifting into reverse.
Stopping the Blade
Pull the blade control lever (see mower picture, Figure 1, on page 10) back to the DISENGAGED position.
Note: Releasing the operator presence lever while the blade is engaged will cause the engine to shut off.
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