Dixon ZTR 5017Twin manual To GO Forward, To GO Backward, Turning, Braking, Choke Control Lever

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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 ZTR Mowers Important Read Carefully 11-13 IndexSafety Safety Symbols Safety Alert SymbolGeneral Operation Do not Slope OperationVolt Utility Outlet ChildrenService Dixon Limited Warranty Policy Commercial Models Model ZTR SpecificationsChassis Model ZTR 5017Twin Series Seat Adjustment InstructionsControls HYDRO-GEAR Drive System Parking BrakeTo SET Parking Brake To GO Backward To GO ForwardTurning BrakingMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Blade DriveCircuit Breaker Towing Operation InstructionsSeat Switch Test Parking Brake Switch TestBlade Drive Switch Test Starting Instructions Cold Engine Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season Mowing with a Grass Catcher AttachmentGrass Height Suggestions Side Discharge of the ClippingsDeck Rollers Maintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceMower Blade Maintenance Engine to Mower Deck Belt Belt TensionChassis Locations Fuel Shut OFF ValveLubrication Wheel Reversal Rear WheelsProtect Your Investment Changing the Engine OILOIL Fill Mower Deck Removal Mower Deck Leveling Procedure BOX to Hydrostat Belt Adjustment Parking Brake Cable Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Forward Travel Speed Adjustment AIR GAP Adjustment Procedure for Electric Clutch AdjustmentOIL Requirements Hydrostatic Transmission OIL and Filter ServiceHydrostatic Transmission OIL & Filter Service Wheels and Tires Electrical Systems Cleaning the MowerSerial Numbers Warranty PARTS/SERVICE Belts Standard Service Parts ListBlades Kohler and Briggs & Stratton AIR and OIL Filter Part Numbers Mower CUT Quality TroubleshootingDrive System Electrical System Owner Information 5000Series 5020,5023&5425 Part No