DR Power 42 Lawn Mower Deck - Manual (Page 9)

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Slopes
• Do not use the DR 42" Lawn Mower Deck on slopes greater than 20 degrees. Doing so could result in serious injury or
damage to your machine.
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If you have to mow on sloping terrain, mow across the slope, not up and down, for better control.
Tip: Locking the Differential in will improve traction, and keep the machine traveling on a straighter path. Once on level terrain,
Lock out the differential for easier turning.
• To avoid “free-wheeling”, shift into a lower gear before going down a slope. Do not shift while on a slope. Be ready to use the
brake, if necessary.
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The Mowing Deck pivots from side to side, which helps avoid scalping, and keeps the weight balanced over the drive wheels
when operating on uneven terrain.
If The Machine Becomes Obstructed
1. Disengage the Lawn Deck Blades. Do not try to free the machine from debris with the Blades engaged.
2. Try putting the machine in reverse and backing away from the obstacle.
3. Try pushing down on the Handlebars to lift the Mowing Deck over the obstacle.
Turns
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Use a low gear when turning. This will give you better control and a cleaner cut.
Reverse
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Be very careful of your footing when operating the machine in Reverse. Know what is behind you and take your time.
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Disengage the Lawn Deck Blades before shifting into Reverse. Mow in the Forward gears only, using Reverse for maneuvering.
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If you find it difficult to shift into Reverse, lightly "feather" the Clutch Lever as you put the Shift Lever into Reverse, then quickly
release the Clutch Lever.
Cutting in Wet and Heavy Grass
• Be very careful of your footing when mowing in wet conditions. Avoid steep slopes and other slippery areas.
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To achieve the best cut, mow when the grass is dry. If you have to mow when the grass is wet, use a lower, slower speed.
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We do not recommend using the optional Mulching Plate in wet and heavy grass.
When operating the DR 42" Lawn Mower Deck over uneven terrain or slopes, use extreme caution not to tip over the machine.
• If you need to leave the operating position to clear debris from the Deck, first put the machine in "n" (neutral), turn the
Engine off, set the Brake, and disconnect the Spark Plug wire(s).
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Do not touch the exhaust areas when reaching for the Spark Plug(s), they are very hot.