DR ALL-TERRAIN User Manual

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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions
Checking and adjusting clutch engagement:
1. Start your machine in the normal manner.
2. With the operator presence lever depressed, shift into low gear.
3. Increase the engine rpm but do not squeeze the clutch lever. The machine should not
move when the clutch lever is not squeezed
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. Move 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 10) 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. Grasp 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
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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.
4. Move the throttle to the RUN position.
WARNING! IF YOUR MACHINE “CREEPS” DURING THIS TEST,
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OUR CLUTCH NEEDS ADJUSTMENT. CONSULT CHAPTER 5, PAGE 29
OF YOUR OWNERS MANUAL AND MAKE ALL NECESSAR
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CORRECTIONS BEFORE USING.

DR ALL-TERRAIN Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-Cycle OHV
Side Discharge	Yes
Type	Self-Propelled
Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Starting System	Recoil Start
Mulching Capability	Yes