DR Power 6.0 HP Pro Power Wagon (June 2002 - January 2007) - Manual (Page 10)

10 POWERWAGON
™
Safety & Operating Instructions
Starting & Operating
Before Starting
• Set the parking brake. The hand brake
on the right handlebar is equipped with
a lever to lock it in the ON position.
When the hand brake is locked ON, it
functions as the parking brake
(Figure 6).
• Check the oil level every time you use
the machine
• Check the gas level.
• Check the tires for proper inflation.
• Make sure the dump latch is secured.
Electric-Starting
1. Shift the transmission to "N" neutral.
2. Set the Choke lever to the START or CHOKE position.
3. Turn the key to START. As soon as the engine starts, release the key, and it will spring into the
run position.
4. Move the Choke lever to the RUN position.
See your engine manufacturer's owner's manual for information on cold weather starting.
Manual Recoil Starting
Manual recoil starting can be used for both Electric-Starting and Manual-Starting models.
1. Shift the transmission to "N" neutral.
2. Set the Choke lever to the START or CHOKE position.
3. Turn the key to the START position.
4. Pull the recoil pull handle slowly, until you feel resistance. Then pull the handle with a rapid, full
arm stroke to overcome compression and start the engine. Repeat if necessary.
5. Move the Choke lever to the RUN position.
Operating
!
WARNING: Always release the throttle when shifting to avoid damaging the gears.
1. Move the gearshift lever to the desired drive range.
Use lower gears for slower speeds, heavy loads, or more power. Use higher gears for transport
and pulling the Sulky over smooth terrain.
When engaging reverse USE EXTRA CAUTION. Check your path and footing before engaging
the clutch.
2. Squeeze the throttle on the left handlebar slowly until you reach your desired speed.
Caution! Squeezing the throttle fast will make the DR
®
POWERWAGON
™
"jump" into motion.
Squeeze the throttle slowly and ease the machine into gear.
Figure 6