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Before Starting the Engine
1. Check Oil level every time before using the machine. See the Engine
Owner’s Manual for more detailed information.
2. Check Gasoline level.
3. Open Fuel Shut-Off Valve on the left-hand side of the Mower (Figure33).
4. Make sure Blade Control Switch is pushed down to the disengaged
position (Figure 33).
Note: Blade Control Switch must be pushed down, or the Engine will not start.
Starting
1. Ensure Blade Control Switch is pushed down (Figure 34).
2. When starting a cold Engine, push the Throttle Control Lever down to
the position. Engage the Choke by pulling up the Choke Pull (Figure 35). When
starting an already warm Engine, push the Choke Pull down and ensure the
Throttle Control Level remains the same at the 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. Once the Engine has started, adjust the Choke Pull back into the down seated
position to disengage the Choke. Adjust Throttle Control Lever to the position
for maximum performance.
Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage Blades by pushing Blade Control Switch down (Figure 33).
2. Move Throttle Control Lever all the way down to the Idle position and turn
Key to Stop (Figure 35).
3. Remove the Key for safety.
Note: Close Fuel Shut-Off Valve when transporting or storing the DR TOW-BEHIND
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER (Figure 33).
Inspect the area where you will be working. The site must be free of potentially
hazardous obstacles such as glass, large stones, sticks, wire, rope, and string-
like materials. Make sure there are no people or animals in the area around the
DR TOW-BEHIND FIELD and BRUSH MOWER.
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