16 DR
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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
Traction Control with Brakes:
Occasionally, the machine may lose traction on one or both wheels. To gain traction, perform the following steps:
1. Stop the Blade by pushing down on the PTO Knob (Figure 21)
2. Apply the brake to the spinning wheel and the power will be directed to the wheel that has more traction.
3. If both wheels are spinning try alternating the brakes left and right to maneuver the machine through the obstacle.
Setting the Parking Brakes:
For machines equipped with Steering Brakes. Machines without Brakes should
be put in 1st gear and parked on a level surface.
1. Shift the Wheel Speed Lever to Neutral N (Figure 23)
2. Squeeze one of the Brake levers and push the Brake Lock Pin forward to set
the brake. The Brake Lever will stay up when locked properly.
3. Repeat step 2 for the other Brake.
Mowing on Slopes
1. While mowing on sloped terrain, mow across the face of the slope. Do not mow up and down.
2. To avoid excessive speed, shift into a lower gear before going down a slope.
Tip: For machines equipped with steering brakes: When mowing on sidehills, feather the uphill brake to get the machine to steer
up the hill slightly. This should keep the machine moving in a straighter line without additional operator effort.
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents. All slopes require caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
Always take the following precautions when using this machine on slopes:
Always mow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Never operate near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments, or on slopes greater than 20 degrees
Never operate on wet or slippery slopes.
When operating the DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER over uneven terrain or slopes, use extreme caution not to tip the machine
over.
Do not use the DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER on slopes greater than 20 degrees. Doing so could result in serious injury or
damage to your machine.
Do not shift while on a slope, doing so could result in a “free-wheel” condition.
Be very careful of your footing when operating the machine in reverse. Know what's behind you and take your time.
Disengage the Blade before shifting into reverse. Mow in the Forward gears only, using Reverse for maneuvering.
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