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CHAPTER 4
OPERATING:
THE TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and
BRUSH MOWER and discusses basic operation features. You may find it helpful to review the TOW-
BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Controls and Features on page 12 before reading this chapter.
• THE DESIGN OF THIS MACHINE IS FOR CUTTING GRASS AND BRUSH. NEVER USE THIS
MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE AS IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
• CONTACT WITH INTERNAL ROTATING PARTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. NEVER PUT
HANDS, FACE, FEET, OR CLOTHING UNDER THE DECK OR NEAR THE DISCHARGE AREA WITH THE
ENGINE RUNNING.
• BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE AND
WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS TO STOP AND COOL. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE(S) KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S).
Operating Parameters
We recommend a few types of Tow Vehicles for the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER. The Tow
Vehicle may be either 2 or 4 wheel drive, but some vehicle types are not suitable for rough hilly terrain or heavy
brush conditions. See the Tow Vehicle Restrictions section below.
• ATV
• Lawn/Garden Tractor (17 HP and above and weighing at least 500 pounds)
• Riding Lawn Mower (14 HP and above and weighing at least 400 pounds)
• Utility Vehicle
• Compact or Sub-Compact Tractor
Tow Vehicle Restrictions:
- You must
be able to secure the Remote Control Panel of the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH
MOWER within easy reach of the driver seated on the Tow Vehicle. The front of the Control Panel is 5'
from the Versa-Hitch™. A Utility Vehicle with a bed longer than 2 ft. will not meet this restriction so you
cannot use it as a Tow Vehicle.
- Riding Lawn Mowers with Engines under 17 HP and weighing less than 500 pounds are not suitable for
use on slopes greater than 5º.
- Never operate your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER on slopes greater than 20º using any
type of Tow Vehicle.
- If your Tow Vehicle will not travel by itself over the terrain you plan to use it with the TOW-BEHIND DR
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER, then it will not be suitable as a Tow Vehicle over that terrain.
Tip: Riding Lawn Mowers will work best as a Tow Vehicle with their cutting deck removed.