DR Power 46 Lawn Mower Deck - Manual (Page 25)

DR 46" LAWN MOWER DECK Safety & Operating Instructions 21
Obstacle Tips
Dealing with obstacles in the terrain is easy with your new DR 46" LAWN MOWER
DECK. The following section explains how to approach most common obstacles.
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Always check your work area before mowing and remove any debris that might tangle
or damage the machine.
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If you do run into debris and the mower deck becomes tangled, turn off the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire(s) before attempting to untangle the machine.
Slopes
1. Do not use the DR 46" LAWN MOWER DECK on slopes greater than 20 degrees.
Doing so could result in serious injury or damage to your machine.
2. If you have to mow on sloping terrain, mow across the slope, not up and down, for
better control. Locking the wheel differential will improve traction, and keep the
machine traveling on a straighter path.
Note: The 8HP model does not have a Locking Differential.
3. To avoid freewheeling, shift into a lower gear before going down a slope. Do not shift
while on a slope.
4. Note that 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 gets hung up
1. Disengage the lawn deck blades. Do not try to free the machine from debris while the
blades are 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.
WARNING! The mower engine's power can easily throw stones, sticks and
other debris at great velocity, which could cause personal injury or property
damage. DO NOT run the machine over gravel driveways or over loose stones or
mulch with the mower deck blades spinning.
WARNING! When operating the DR 46" LAWN MOWER DECK over uneven
terrain or slopes, use EXTREME CAUTION not to tip the machine over.
WARNINGS!
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 and disconnect the spark
plug wire(s).
DO NOT touch the exhaust areas when reaching for the spark plug(s) wire(s)
—they are very hot.