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Engaging the Wheel Drive
The DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER has a four-speed forward transmission and single-speed reverse.
Forward speeds range from 1.1 mph in first gear to 4.5 mph in fourth gear. Use the lower gears for
mowing in thick, woody vegetation and the higher gears for wide-open areas and lighter vegetation, or
as "travel gears." Reverse is ideal for maneuvering in tight spots.
NOTE: Always release the Wheel Clutch Lever (Figure 1, on page 12) when shifting gears.
1. Move the Shift Lever to the desired gear.
2. Disengage the Parking Brake.
3. Gently squeeze the Wheel Clutch Lever to engage a gear.
4. Release the Wheel Clutch Lever if you need to slow down or stop.
Engaging the Blade
1. Hold down the Operator Presence Lever (Figure 1, on page 12).
2. Engage the Blade by pulling UP on the Blade Engage/Disengage Switch Knob (Figure 1).
NOTE: If you pull UP on the Blade Engage/Disengage Knob before holding down the Operator Presence
Lever, the engine will shut off.
ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE BLADE OF THE DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER BEFORE SHIFTING INTO
REVERSE.
Stopping the Blade
Push DOWN on the Blade Engage/Disengage Switch Knob (Figure 1, on page 12).
NOTE: Releasing the Operator Presence Lever to disengage the blade will cause the engine to shut off.