DR Power Z-Mower 19.5 HP Versa-Pro - Manual (Page 21)

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CHAPTER 4
OPERATING YOUR DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER and
discusses basic operation features. You may find it helpful to review the Controls and Features (Figure 1)
on page 12 before reading this chapter.
The Pre-Start Safety Check
Your DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER is fitted with an Operator Presence System to prevent the Blades from
rotating without an Operator in the proper position at the Controls. In addition, normal wear and tear can
bring about the need for adjustment to some running parts to insure that they function properly in terms of
safe operation.
For your protection, it is imperative that you perform these simple test procedures before each use of the
machine to verify that the safety equipment is in good order and that no part adjustments are needed for
safe operation.
Test your Operator Presence Control System:
1. Stand in the Operating Position behind the Control Handles or sit in the seat, start your machine, hold
the Operator Presence Lever against the Right Handle (Figure 1 on page 12) and engage the Blades.
2. Remain behind the Control Handles or seated and release the Operator Presence Lever from against the
Right Handle (Figure 1 on page 12).
3. THE BLADES SHOULD STOP TURNING IMMEDIATELY and the Engine should shut off. If the Engine
does not shut off and the Blades do not stop, your Operator Presence Control System may be damaged
or disabled.
TURN OFF YOUR MACHINE BY USING THE IGNITION KEY AND STOP USING YOUR MACHINE
IMMEDIATELY!
Inspect the system for the following:
•
Intentional disabling of the system through part modification or temporary measures used to override
the system.
•
Loose electrical connections.
•
Broken parts.
After inspection, repeat this test. If your system still does not operate properly, REMOVE THE KEY FROM
THE IGNITION SWITCH TO PREVENT OTHERS FROM OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT.
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