14 DR
®
TOW-BEHIND FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
Never stop the engine by moving the throttle control lever to the choke
position. This could cause an engine backfire resulting in engine damage.
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2. When starting a cold Engine, push the Throttle Control Lever up to the
Choke position (Figure 15). When starting an already warm Engine,
push the Throttle Control Lever to the Run position.
3. Turn the Key Switch to the Start position until the Engine starts, then
release. The Key will snap back to the center ON position and the
Engine will continue to run.
4. When the Throttle Control Lever is in the Choke position, the Engine will
soon begin to run rough. Adjust the Throttle Control Lever back to the Run
position so the engine runs smoothly.
Note: Ensure that the Throttle Control Lever is always in the “Run” position
for mowing.
Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage the Blades by pushing the Blade Control Switch down (Figure 14a
and 14b).
2. Move the Throttle Control Lever all the way down to the Idle position
and turn the Key to Stop (Figure 15).
3. Remove the Key for safety.
Note: Close the Fuel Shut-Off Valve on PRO and Pro XL models when transporting
or storing the DR TOW-BEHIND FIELD and BRUSH MOWER (Figure 13).
Engaging the Blades
1. Engage the Blades by pulling up on the Blade Control Switch (Figure 16a or
16b).
Stopping the Blades
1. Push down on the Blade Control Switch to stop the Blades (Figure 16a or
16b).
Figure 16a (Pro and Pro XL)