DR Power Walk-behind 13 - 17 HP (May 2001 - February 2003) - Manual (Page 13)

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ALL-TERRAIN
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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions
7
Cutting Brush & Saplings
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When cutting woody material, small
saplings, etc., allow the machine to ride
up and over material slowly. Adjust your
forward speed to varying conditions
(Figure 5).
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After cutting brush, etc., you may want to
mow over it again to remove any
remaining branches. It works best to mow
from the trunk end toward the top as brush
lies on the ground.
Reverse
·
Be very careful of your footing when
operating the machine in reverse. Know what's behind you and take your time.
·
Disengage the blade before shifting into reverse. Mow in the forward gears only, using reverse
for maneuvering.
·
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 & Heavy Growth
·
Be very careful of your footing when mowing in wet conditions. Avoid steep slopes and other
slippery areas.
·
Use a lower, slower speed.
Figure 5