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operation

Running

1.Release the parking brake by moving the lever downward.

NOTE: The mower is equipped with an operator presence system. When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

2.Move the steering controls to the neutral position (N).

3.Select the cutting height with the cutting height adjustment pedal.

4.Make sure the work area is free from objects that could be thrown by the rotating blades.

5.Engage the mower deck by pulling out the blade switch.

WARNING!

Ensure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switch.

6.Move throttle control to full throttle.

7.The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. When both controls are in the neutral position, the machine stands still. By moving both controls an equal amount forward or backward, the machine moves in a straight line forward or backward respectively.

In order, for example, to turn right while moving forward, move the right control towards the neutral position. The rotation of the right wheel is reduced and the machine turns to the right.

Turning on the spot (zero turn) can be achieved by moving one control backward (behind the neutral position) and carefully moving the other steering control forward from its neutral position.

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Released parking brake

The mower deck’s lifting lever

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BLADES

THROTTLE

ON

CHOKE

OFF

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Set blade engagement and throttle control

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Contents Operator’s Manual Page Contents English-4 Introduction Manufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols and decals Moving sharp blades under cover General Operation SafetySafety Instructions Never take passengers Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline General Maintenance Risk of sparking Transport Roll over Protection system Rops Motion control levers Fuses ControlsControl Locations Steering Control Levers Throttle Control Blade SwitchParking Brake Fuses Ignition SwitchChoke Control Fuel Tank Fuel Shut Off Valve Cutting Height AdjusterHour Meter Seat Adjustment LeverSteering TrainingStarting the Engine Before StartingPlace controls in neutral position To remove cables, reverse order Starting the engine with a weak batteryJumper cables Running Ensure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switchOperating On Hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Pump release valves Moving by HandMaintenance Schedule MaintenanceDaily Weekly Maintenance interval Least Hours Once Maintenance Before AfterDixon-35 Replacing battery BatteryTo clean battery and terminals Ignition System Safety SystemChoke Cable Engine Cooling Air IntakeThrottle Cable Air Filter Servicing PrecleanerReplacing Air Filter Servicing Paper ElementFuel Pump Air Filter Fuel FilterBelts Tire PressuresDeck Belt Deck belt installationCutting Blades Belt installationPump Belt Replacing pump belt Belt removalBlade replacement Cutting Height Adjusting the Mower DeckLeveling Anti-scalp rollers Removal and installation of caster wheel Cleaning and WashingCaster Wheels HardwareGeneral LubricationLubricating the Cables LubricationFront Wheel Mount Front Wheel BearingsEngine Oil Filter Engine OilDeck outer spindle Engine Oil Levels Changing the Engine OilPurging Hydraulic PumpFluid Change Problem Cause TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Winter Storage ServiceStorage Schematics Transmission Technical Data968999722 968999723 Engine 968999726 Productivity Overall Dimensions968999722 968999723 968999725 968999726 968999724 Engine 968999773 968999724 968999773 Torque Specifications AccessoriesCE requirements USA requirementsAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Service JournalDelivery Service After the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service Service Journal Dixon-67 Service Journal At Least Once Each Year Page Page 539 132404 R02 04/01/08