DR Power Z-Mower 19.5 HP Versa-Pro - Manual (Page 22)

18 DR
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VERSA-PRO
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Z-MOWER
Before Starting the Engine
1. Check the oil level every time you use the machine. See Figure 2 on page 15.
2. Check the fuel level (Figure 2).
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the Control Handles are at their Neutral position.
2. Make sure the Blades Control Knob is in the STOP (pushed in) position.
3. Move the Throttle Handle (Figure 1) forward to the START position.
4. Pull the Choke Control (Figure 1) all the way out to the Choke position.
5. Turn the Key (Figure 1) to START to engage the Starter. When the Engine starts, release the Key. The
Key Switch is spring loaded, and will return to the RUN position automatically.
IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER TEN (10) SECONDS OF CONTINUOUS CRANKING, TURN THE KEY
TO THE OFF POSITION AND ALLOW THE STARTER MOTOR TO COOL. CHECK THE CAUSE OF HARD
STARTING; CONSULT CHAPTER 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING.
6. Once the Engine has started, slowly return the Choke to its normal position. If the Engine stalls at low
speed, or hesitates during acceleration, pull the Choke Control out as far as necessary until the Engine
reaches its normal operating temperature.
Stopping the Engine
If the Engine has been working hard, or is hot, allow it to idle for 3 to 4 minutes before turning the Key
OFF. This practice will help cool the Engine before stopping. To stop the Engine, pull the Throttle
Control Lever back to the STOP position and turn the Key to the OFF position.
ALWAYS REMOVE THE KEY AND SET THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN LEAVING THE MACHINE UNATTENDED,
EVEN IF FOR JUST A FEW MINUTES. PREVENT ACCIDENTS; DON’T GIVE CHILDREN OR UNAUTHORIZED
PERSONS AN OPPORTUNITY TO OPERATE THE MACHINE.