16 DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions
Engaging the Wheel Drive The DR ALL-TERRAIN FIELD and BRUSH MOWER has a four-speed forward
transmission and single-speed reverse. Forward speeds range from 1.1 mph in first gear
to 4.5 mph in fourth gear. Use the lower gears for mowing in thick, woody vegetation
and the higher gears for wide-open areas and lighter vegetation, or as "travel gears."
Reverse is ideal for maneuvering in tight spots.
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.
Pull the bla de 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.
WARNING! Always disengage the blade of the DR
ALL-TERRAIN
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER before shifting into reverse.