DR Power Walk-Behind 11.50 fpt (August 2010 - Present) - Manual (Page 13)

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Chapter 3: Operating The DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM
It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your DR LEAF
and LAWN VACUUM by reviewing Figure 1 in Chapter 2 before beginning the
steps outlined in this chapter. Always refer to the Engine manual for more
specific Engine information.
Starting the Engine (manual Start)
1. Make sure the Shift Rod is in the N (Neutral) position.
2. Move the Choke Control Lever to the choke position (leave in the run
position if the engine is already warm) (Figure 20A).
3. Move the throttle control to “FULL SPEED” (rabbit) position (Figure 21).
4. Turn the On/Off Switch to the ON position
5. Slowly pull the Starter Cord until you feel resistance, then pull quickly. The
Cord will recoil back into position (Figure 20A).
6. As the engine warms up, slowly adjust the Choke to the right towards the
run position. Wait until the engine runs smoothly before each Choke
adjustment.
Starting the Engine (Electric Start)
1. Make sure the Shift Rod is in the N (Neutral) position (Figure 21).
2. Move the Choke Control Lever to the choke position (leave in the run
position if the engine is already warm) (Figure 20B).
3. Move throttle control to “FULL SPEED” (rabbit) position (Figure 21).
4. Insert the Safety Key into the slot under the Starter Switch (Figure 20B).
NOTE: The Engine will not start or run with the Safety Key removed.
5. Press the Starter Switch fully to the right (start) until the Engine starts and
let go of the Switch. The Switch will return to the center (run) position.
6. As the engine warms up, slowly adjust the Choke to the right towards the
run position. Wait until the engine runs smoothly before each Choke
adjustment.
Stopping the Engine (manual Start)
7. Slowly move the Throttle Control Lever to the “IDLE” position (Figure 21).
8. Turn the On/Off Switch to the OFF position (Figure 20A).
Stopping the Engine (Electric Start)
1. Slowly move the Throttle Control Lever to the “IDLE” position (Figure 21).
2. Turn the Switch to the OFF position (Figure 20B).
Operating The Drive System
There are three controls, the Shift Rod, Throttle Control, and the Wheel Drive Bail, that are used to engage and disengage the
powered wheels (Figure 21). Familiarize yourself with these controls before you start the engine.
 The Shift Rod is used to select one of the following transmission settings: R (Reverse), N (Neutral), and 1,2,3.

The number settings represent forward speeds ranging from “1” (.7 MPH), “2” (1.0 MPH), “3” (2.4 MPH).
Figure 20A
On/Off
Switch
Fuel Shut Off
Starter Pull Handle
Choke
Safety
Key
Figure 20B
Starter
Switch
Fuel Shut Off
Starter Pull Handle
Choke
Figure 21
Shift
Rod
Wheel Drive Bail
Throttle Control