DR Power Z-Mower 19.5 HP Versa-Pro - Manual (Page 18)

14 DR ® VERSA-PRO ™ Z-MOWER
Unpacking the Mower
NOTE: Unpacking the DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER is a two-person job. We recommend you have an extra set of
hands available before you begin as the 48" wide model weighs 820 lbs. and the 52" wide model weighs 835
lbs.
Tools and Supplies Needed:
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Pry Bar
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Metal Shears (Side Cutters)
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Hammer
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Gloves and Eye Protection
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WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN CUTTING THE BANDING. THE BANDING MAY HAVE A LOT OF
TENSION ON IT AND MAY SNAP AND CUT YOU. ALWAYS STAND TO ONE SIDE WHEN CUTTING
THE BAND.
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USE CAUTION WHEN PRYING OFF THE SUPPORT MEMBERS SO AS NOT TO SCRATCH YOURSELF
ON THE NAILS.
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STABILIZE THE SHIPPING CONTAINER ON CLEAN FLAT TERRAIN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
UNPACK AND ASSEMBLE THE MACHINE.
1. Pry off and remove the four (4) top cross members of the shipping crate. Be careful of the nails
when removing the boards.
2. Pry off and remove the vertical members and diagonal braces from the shipping crate.
3. Stand to one side and cut any bands holding the machine to the shipping pallet. Be careful when
cutting the banding.
4. Using a Hammer, tap and remove the two (2) Shipping Blocks from under the front of the
machine.
5. Change the Operator Position of the DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER to the Walk-Behind Position. See
page 24.
6. Connect the Battery wire, see page 16.
7. Add gasoline and start the Engine (see page 18) and slowly drive the machine (see page 19)
forward off the shipping pallet.
GO SLOW AND USE CAUTION NOT TO TRIP ON THE SHIPPING PALLET AS YOU WALK FORWARD.
8. Do not discard your pallet and packaging material until you are fully satisfied with your new DR
VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER.