DR Power Walk-behind 12.5 HP Tecumseh with 42 Lawn Deck - Manual (Page 10)

6 DR
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WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER
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YOUR DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER IS A POWERFUL TOOL, NOT A PLAYTHING. EXERCISE EXTREME
CAUTION AT ALL TIMES. THE DESIGN OF THIS MACHINE IS TO CUT GRASS. DO NOT USE IT FOR
ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
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IN AN EMERGENCY, TO QUICKLY STOP THE CUTTING BLADES AND SHUT OF THE ENGINE, REMOVE
YOUR HAND FROM THE OPERATOR PRESENCE LEVER ON THE LEFT HANDLEBAR.
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ALWAYS SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHENEVER YOU LEAVE THE MACHINE. ALLOW THE ENGINE TO
COOL FIVE (5) MINUTES AND REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE ADJUSTING THE MACHINE. IF
YOU HAVE TO STOP TO REMOVE GRASS OR DEBRIS FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK, ALWAYS
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FIRST.
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THE EXHAUST AREA ON THE ENGINE BECOMES VERY HOT WITH USE. ALLOW THE ENGINE TO
COOL BEFORE DOING MAINTENANCE OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.
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KEEP COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCES AWAY FROM THE ENGINE WHEN IT IS HOT.
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WHEN OPERATING OVER UNEVEN TERRAIN AND SLOPES, USE EXTREME CAUTION TO ENSURE
SOLID AND FIRM FOOTING. KEEP A FIRM HOLD ON THE HANDLEBARS AND WALK, NEVER RUN.
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STOP THE BLADES WHEN CROSSING GRAVEL DRIVES, WALKS, OR ROADS.
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USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN MOWING IN WET OR SLIPPERY CONDITIONS.
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ALWAYS OPERATE THE MOWER FROM BEHIND. NEVER PASS OR STAND ON THE DISCHARGE
(RIGHT) SIDE OR IN FRONT OF MACHINE WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
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DO NOT PULL THE MOWER BACKWARDS UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. LOOK DOWN, AND
BEHIND BEFORE, AND WHILE MOVING BACKWARDS.
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DO NOT, UNDER ANY CONDITIONS, REMOVE, BEND, CUT, FIT, WELD, OR OTHERWISE ALTER
STANDARD PARTS ON THE DR WIDE-CUT LAWN
MOWER. THIS INCLUDES ALL SHIELDS AND
GUARDS. MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR MACHINE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURIES AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
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IF THE MACHINE STARTS TO MAKE AN UNUSUAL NOISE OR VIBRATION, IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF
THE ENGINE AND WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP
AND COOL, AND THEN DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE. VIBRATION IS GENERALLY A
WARNING OF TROUBLE. INSPECT FOR CLOGGING OR DAMAGE. CLEAN AND REPAIR AND/OR
REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS.
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WHILE USING THE DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER, DON'T HURRY OR TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED.
WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT OR YOUR SURROUNDINGS, STOP THE MACHINE AND
TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK THINGS OVER. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE 100% CONTROL OF THE
MOWER AT ALL TIMES.
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DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR
MEDICATION.
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WATCH FOR TRAFFIC WHEN MOWING NEAR ROADWAYS.
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USE THE MACHINE ONLY IN DAYLIGHT.