DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions 15
Chapter 4: Operating Your DR
ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR ALL-
TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER and discusses basic operation features. You
may find it helpful to review the DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
Controls and Features picture (Figure 1) on page 10 before reading this chapter.
Before Starting the Engine 1. Check the oil level every time you use the machine.
2. Check the gas level.
3. Open the fuel shut-off valve (on the bottom of the gas tank), if your model is
equipped with one.
Electric-Starting 1. M ove the shift lever to N (Neutral). See mower picture, Figure 1, on page 10. Note:
Shift lever MUST be in neutral or the engine will not start.
2. Move the throttle (see mower picture, Figure 1, on page 1 0) to the CHOKE
position (to the RUN position if the engine is already warm).
3. Turn the key (see mower picture, Figure 1, on page 10) to the START position until
the engine starts, then release. The key will snap back to the RUN position and the
engine will continue to run.
4. Move the throttle to the RUN position.
Manual-Starting 1. Move the throttle (see mower picture, Figure 1, on page 10) to the CHOKE position (to
the RUN position if the engine is already warm).
2. Turn the key (see mower picture, Figure 1, on page 10) to START.
3. G rasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance. Let the cord
retract a little bit, then pull the cord rapidly to start the engine. One or two pulls
usually starts the DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.
4. Move the throttle to the RUN position.