DR Power Z-Mower 19.5 HP Versa-Pro - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCING THE DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER......................................................... 1
Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1
Specifications................................................................................................................... 2
Serial Number.................................................................................................................. 2
CHAPTER 2............................................................................................................................. 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES............................................................................................... 3
Labels ............................................................................................................................... 3
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ................................................................... 5
Operating the Mower Safely............................................................................................ 5
Operating on Slopes and Uneven Terrain ...................................................................... 7
Safety for Children ........................................................................................................... 7
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines........................................................................ 8
A Note to All Users .......................................................................................................... 9
Additional Information and Potential Changes.............................................................. 9
CHAPTER 3........................................................................................................................... 11
SETTING UP YOUR DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER......................................................... 11
DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER Controls and Features ..................................................... 12
Unpacking the Mower ................................................................................................... 14
Adding Oil and Gasoline ............................................................................................... 15
Check the Tire Pressure................................................................................................. 15
Connecting the Battery Wire ......................................................................................... 16
CHAPTER 4........................................................................................................................... 17
OPERATING YOUR DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER ......................................................... 17
The Pre-Start Safety Check ............................................................................................ 17
Before Starting the Engine............................................................................................. 18
Starting the Engine ........................................................................................................ 18
Stopping the Engine ...................................................................................................... 18
Operating the VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER......................................................................... 19
Throttle Control ............................................................................................................. 19
Speed Control ................................................................................................................ 19
Control Handles............................................................................................................. 19
Stopping the Mower ...................................................................................................... 20
Stopping the Blades....................................................................................................... 20
Mowing .......................................................................................................................... 20
Practice Before Mowing................................................................................................. 20
Mowing Speed ............................................................................................................... 21
Mowing Height .............................................................................................................. 21
Mowing Tips .................................................................................................................. 21
Obstacle Tips ................................................................................................................. 21
Slopes............................................................................................................................. 22
If the machine gets hung up ......................................................................................... 22
Reverse ........................................................................................................................... 22
Cutting in Wet and Heavy Growth ................................................................................ 22
Hand Pushing the Mower ............................................................................................. 23
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid ........................................................................................ 24
Changing Operator Positions........................................................................................ 24
CHAPTER 5........................................................................................................................... 25
ADJUSTING AND MAINTAINING THE DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER......................... 25
Regular Maintenance Check List................................................................................... 25
Lubrication ..................................................................................................................... 27
Removing the Engine Oil and Filter.............................................................................. 28
Removing and Replacing the Belts ............................................................................... 29
Adjusting the Engine to Deck Belt ................................................................................ 31
Adjusting the Hydro Drive Belt ..................................................................................... 31
Removing and Replacing the Blades............................................................................. 32