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Chapter 3: Operating The DR
®
PRO XL-DRT
It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your DR
®
PRO XL-DRT by reviewing Figure 2 in Chapter 2 before
beginning the steps outlined in this chapter.
Definitions
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever has 5 positions: 3 for transport only (no tine rotation) and 2 for operating the tines in forward (F) or reverse (R)
Moving the shift lever to the far left "F" position will
cause the tines to rotate clockwise ( ) when
you engage the drive control bar. This position is for
tilling soft ground or pre-tilled soil.
Moving the shift lever to the far left "R" position will
cause the tines to rotate counter-clockwise ( )
when you engage the drive control bar. This position
is for tilling hard ground.
FORWARD (F) - Move the shift lever indicator to "F"
position. Engage the drive control bar and tiller will
move forward.
REVERSE (R) - Move the shift lever indicator to "R"
position. Engage the drive control bar and tiller will
move backward.
NEUTRAL (N) - Release the control bar to stop
movement, then move the shift lever indicator to
"N" position.
OPERATIONAL HANDLE
The operation handle is for steering your tiller, and is also
where you will find the Drive Control Bar, the Throttle Control,
and the Handle Height Adjustment lever.
DRIVE CONTROL BAR
Used to engage tines and/or traction drive.
HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
Unscrew this lever, move the handle up or down. Fasten the lever.
DRAG BAR
Assists with overall balance while tilling in all conditions.
DEPTH STAKE
Controls depth at which tiller will dig.
LEVELING SHIELD
Levels tilled soil.
OUTER SIDE SHIELD
Adjustable to protect small plants from being buried.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
The Recoil Starter Handle is used to start the engine.
Always release the drive control lever before moving shift lever to
another position. Failure to do so will result in damage to DR
®
PRO XL-DRT.
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