Dixon 8950-598, ZTR 4426 To GO Forward, To GO Backward, Turning, Braking, Throttle Control Lever

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CONTROLS

Neutral

Slow Forward

Fast Forward

90° Right Turn

Slow Reverse

 

 

 

(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.

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:

Located on control panel to operators right.

Throttle control for engine speed.

Choke 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 Series Important Read Carefully Index Safety Safety Symbols General Operation SafetyDo not Slope OperationChildren 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 TurningBlade Drive Circuit BreakerMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Before Operating Mower Operation InstructionsEngine should not turn over or attempt to start Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsStarting Instructions Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Grass Height Suggestions Side Discharge of the ClippingsCare and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleOFF-SEASON Battery Storage Cutter Blade Maintenance Transaxle Drive Belt Engine to Mower Deck BeltMower Deck Serpentine Belt Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Deck Removal OIL Filters Changing the Engine OILLubrication OIL FillRear Chain Adjustment Drive System Adjustments14 lbs. PSI Briggs & Stratton Filter Part Numbers Standard Service Parts ListBlades BeltsTroubleshooting Mower CUT QualitySituation Causes Remedy Drive System Electrical System Page Page Date OIL Changed Date Engine Tuned Owner Information4000Series