Dixon RAM 44, BS, BS, HON, KOH, KAW, HON manual Controls, Control Levers

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CONTROLS

CONTROL LEVERS

For access to the seat, move control levers to neutral position and swing them outward.

NEUTRAL	SLOW	FAST	90o	SLOW
—Fig. 2—	FORWARD	FORWARD	RIGHT	REVERSE
—Fig. 2—				TURN
			Left Turn Opposite

TO GO FORWARD

•From neutral position, gently push control levers forward.

•To increase speed, move levers further forward.

TO GO BACKWARDS

•From neutral position, gently pull control levers toward you.

TURNING

•Turning is controlled by moving one control lever slightly forward or rearward of the other.

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

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

•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.

NOTE: The pressure required to operate the mower is very light.

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Contents Safety Instructions Operator’s Manual Page Important Read Carefully Page Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Fire Hazards Fire Hazards CHILDREN, Bystanders and Pets Service Dixon ZTR Commercial / Residential Warranty Policy Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Seat Adjustment Instructions Control Levers ControlsTo SET Park Brake Park BrakeChoke and Throttle Control Lever Blade DriveMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Operation InstructionsBefore Operating Mower Starting Instructions Park Brake Switch Test Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsBlade Drive Switch Test Mowing with a Mulching Attachment CUT High MOW Often Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with aSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions To Free Wheel Machine Towing Trailers Other AttachmentsMaintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceCutter Blade Maintenance Belts BatteryEngine Lubrication TiresOIL Fill Changing the Engine OILMower is tracking to the right Tracking AdjustmentMower Deck Leveling Procedure Warranty Cleaning the MowerPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsTroubleshooting Skips in spots Check for loose belt/slow ground speed Blades Standard Service Parts ListEngine AIR and OIL Filters Date Engine Tuned OWNER’S InformationDixon and ZTR Are registered trademarks

RAM 44, BS, BS, HON, KOH, KAW, HON, RAM 44 BS, RAM 50 BS, RAM MAG 44 HON, RAM MAG 44 KOH, RAM MAG 50 KAW, RAM 50 MAG HON, RAM 50 MAG KOH specifications

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