Dixon ZTR 5425, ZTR 5023 Controls, To Go Forward, To Go Backward, Braking, Choke Control Lever

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TO GO FORWARD:

CONTROLS

(left turn opposite)

TO GO FORWARD:

From neutral position, gently push both drive levers forward.

To increase speed, move levers farther forward.

TO GO BACKWARD:

From neutral position, gently pull both drive levers toward you.

TURNING: Turning is controlled by moving one drive lever slightly forward or rearward of the other.

To turn left, move left lever rearward of the right lever.

To turn "square corners" move lever of desired direction to neutral.

To turn on mower's own axis (zero turning radius) stop and move one lever to reverse position and the other to forward position.

BRAKING:

To brake mower, move both levers in direction opposite of travel, release levers to neutral, set parking brake. Park only on level surfaces.

CHOKE CONTROL LEVER:

Located on control panel to operator's right.

Used to start a cold engine.

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:

Located on control panel to operator's right. Controls engine speed, slow to maximum.

While mowing, throttle control should be set to the MAXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed.

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Contents 2000 Operators Manual 5000 SERIESDIXON INDUSTRIES, INC IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLYINDEX CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SAFETYRIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED Danger SAFETY SYMBOLSSafety Alert Symbol Follow recommended safety precautions and safeGENERAL OPERATION Allslopesrequireextracaution SLOPE OPERATIONwhich can result in severe injury or death 12 VOLT UTILITY OUTLET CHILDRENSERVICE SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY --ESTATE MODELSModel ZTR SPECIFICATIONS11 GA - rectangular tube CHASSISCHASSIS 5000 Series Models SEATADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONSCONTROLS PARKING BRAKE CONTROLSTO GO BACKWARD TO GO FORWARDBRAKING CHOKE CONTROL LEVERMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER BLADE DRIVECIRCUIT BREAKER TOWING OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE OPERATING MOWER by anAuthorized Dixon ZTR Dealer TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSthesystemhasbeencheckedandrepaired STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Engine MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS60 Deck DECK ROLLERSMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER BLADE MAINTENANCE ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELT BELT TENSIONMOWER DECK SERPENTINE BELTLUBRICATION FUEL SHUT OFF VALVESERVICE INTERVALS: RECOMMENDED GREASE CHASSIS LOCATIONSWHEELREVERSAL REARWHEELSPROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT CHANGING THE ENGINE OILOIL FILL MOWER DECK REMOVAL MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE ÅBypass Relief Pin T-BOXTO HYDROSTAT BELT ADJUSTMENTBRAKE LEVER OFF PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENTADJUST HERE FOR PROPER FREE PLAY OF CABLE WITH NEUTRALADJUSTMENT FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT B. OHMS TEST PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTHYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OILAND FILTER SERVICE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL & FILTER SERVICE WHEELS AND TIRES ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CLEANING THE MOWERSERIAL NUMBERS WARRANTY PARTS/SERVICE 42 DECK STANDARDSERVICEPARTSLIST50 DECK 60 DECKKohler MOWER CUT QUALITY TROUBLESHOOTINGDRIVE SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Page DATE PURCHASED OWNER INFORMATIONDIXON INDUSTRIES, INC FAXPage 5000Series5020,5023&5425