Dixon 36 manual To SET Parking Brake, Transmission Drive System

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CONTROLS

PARKING BRAKE:

The parking brake is designed to hold the mower from moving and is not intended for use in stopping the mower while it is in motion. The engine will stop if the parking brake is engaged while the control levers are in the drive position.

CAUTION

Engage parking brake

 

before starting engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE:

The hand operated parking brake is located on the left hand side between the operators seat and the fuel tank.

To engage brake, pull lever up (to the rear).

To release brake, move lever forward (down).

Note: Always set parking brake before dismounting.

Release parking brake before moving mower.

TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM

Allows the mower to turn on its own axis “ZERO TURNING RADIUS”. Each lever controls one side of the mower.

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

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Contents Safety Instructions Operator’s Manual Important Read Carefully Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Do not Fire Hazards Fire Hazards Children Service Dixon ZTR Residential Warranty Policy Specifications SpeedZTR 36, 38, 42Seat Adjustment Instructions Controls Control LeversTransmission Drive System Parking BrakeTo SET Parking Brake Throttle Control Lever Blade DriveCircuit Breaker Mower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Operation Instructions Before Operating MowerStarting Instructions Towing Trailers and Other Attachments To Free Wheel Machine Unlock TransmissionTesting of Safety Interlock Systems Parking Brake Switch TestEngine should Stop Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Failure to observe the following instructionsSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions Care and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleCutter Blade Maintenance Battery EngineTires LubricationBelts Belt TensionMower Deck Drive Belt Tension Adjustment Changing the Engine OIL OIL Fill Neutral Adjustment Care and Maintenance Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Deck Removal Cleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsStandard Service Parts List BladesEngine AIR and OIL Filters Troubleshooting Engine WON’T Turn OverMower Loses Power or Transmission Overheats OWNER’S Information Date OIL ChangedSpeedZTR 36/38/42/44