DR Power Z-Mower 19.5 HP Versa-Pro - Manual (Page 24)

20 DR ® VERSA-PRO ™ Z-MOWER
Stopping the Mower
To stop the Mower, slowly release both Control Handles and they will automatically return to neutral.
If you need to stop quickly, remove your hands from the Control Handles and the machine will stop
suddenly. If the machine creeps while in neutral, see Adjusting the Neutral Setting on page 39
.
Stopping the Blades
Push in the Blade Control Knob (Figure 1, on page 12).
NOTE: Activating the Operator Presence System by releasing the Operator Presence Lever from against the
Right Handle will also disengage the Blades and shut off the Engine.
Mowing
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KEEP ALL SHIELDS AND DISCHARGE DEFLECTORS IN PLACE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAR
DISCHARGE AREAS OR MOWER BLADES WITHOUT DISENGAGING BLADES, TURNING THE ENGINE
OFF, AND REMOVING KEY.
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BEFORE YOU START MOWING, TAKE TIME TO LEARN HOW TO MANEUVER AND CONTROL YOUR
DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER
. CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW UNTIL YOU FEEL CONFIDENT
OF YOUR ABILITY TO SAFELY OPERATE AND CONTROL THE MACHINE.
Practice Before Mowing
The following steps will help you learn to maneuver and control the DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER:
1. Be sure the Speed Control Bar is in the upright position.
2. Find a remote area free of obstacles, children, and pets.
3. Start the Engine and set the Throttle just below half speed.
4. Raise the Deck (see page 34) and DO NOT engage the Blades at this time.
5. To go forward, position your hands, with fingers extended, on the sides of the Control Handles.
Slowly push the Control Handles forward until you are able to grasp the Speed Control Bar with
your fingers. Squeeze the Control Handles firmly against the Speed Control Bar. NEVER grasp the
Control Handles alone without stabilizing them against the Speed Control Bar.
6. From a stopped position, practice turning to the right by gently squeezing the left Control Handle
toward the Speed Control Bar. Then practice turning left by squeezing the right Control Handle
toward the Speed Control Bar.
7. Repeat the previous steps, this time turning in a complete circle both left and right.
8. Once you are going straight, to turn left, slowly release the left Control Handle (let it move back
toward you) until the Mower has reached its desired position. Then return the left Control Handle
to the forward position to continue going
straight. Repeat the same operation with the right
Control Handle to turn right.
9. From a stopped position, slowly pull both Control Handles toward you to reverse the machine.
Then practice turning left and right in reverse by operating one Control Handle at a time.
Now
PRACTICE!