Dixon 1998 manual To GO Forward, To GO Backward, Turning, Braking, Twin Function Throttle Control

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CONTROLS:

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.

TWIN FUNCTION THROTTLE CONTROL:

Located on control panel to operator's right.

Throttle control for engine speed.

Choking for engine starting.

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 while mowing.

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Contents Page Important Read Carefully Index Page Safety Alert Symbol SafetyGeneral Operation Do not Children Service Dixon Protection Plus TWO Year Limited Warranty Policy Specifications Seat Adjustment Instructions Controls Parking Brake To SET Parking BrakeTransmission Drive System Braking To GO ForwardTo GO Backward TurningCircuit Breaker Blade DriveOperation Instructions Testing of Safety Interlock Systems Starting Instructions Engage parking brake before starting engineMowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Grass Height Suggestions Side Discharge of the ClippingsMaintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceMower Blade Maintenance Care and MaintenanceBelt Tension Forward Travel Speed Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Deck Removal Care and Maintenance Changing the Engine OIL Service Intervals Chassis LocationsRecommended Grease Electrical Systems Kohler Filter Part Numbers Briggs & Stratton Filter Part NumbersSituation Causes Remedy Mower CUT QualityDrive System Situation Causes Remedy Electrical System Date OIL Changed Date Engine Tuned Owner InformationSeries Part No