Dixon 2560 Choke Control Lever, Throttle Control Lever, Parking Brake, Hydraulic Drive System

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CONTROLS

CHOKE CONTROL LEVER:

Located on control panel to operator’s right.

Used to start a cold engine.

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:

Located on contol panel to operator’s right.

Controls engine speed, slow to maximum.

While moving, throttle control should be set to MAXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine & to maintain mower deck blade speed.

PARKING BRAKE:

The hand operated parking brake is located on the left of the mower. It is designed to hold the mower from moving and is not intended for use in stopping the mower while it is in motion.

To engage brake: pull lever upward.

To disengage brake: push lever downward.

Note:

Always set parking brake before dismounting. Release

 

the parking brake before moving mower.

Note:

Engage parking brake before starting engine.

HYDRAULIC 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 Model Important Read Carefully D E Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Do not mow itDo not Children Service Service Dixon Limited Warranty Policy Specification S Seat Adjustment Instructions Controls Control Levers To GO ForwardParking Brake Choke Control LeverThrottle Control Lever Hydraulic Drive SystemBlade Drive Mower Deck CUT Height Lift LeverOperation Instructions Before Operating Mower Testing of Safety Interlock Systems Blade Drive Switch Test Electric Clutch Starting Instructions cold engine Starting Instructions engine has been operated Maintain Sharp Blades hroughout The Cutting Season Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions To Free Wheel Machine Unlock Transmission Care and Maintenance G I N E Mower Blades Lubrication Hydrostatic TransmissionsBelts Electrical Systems Hydrostat OIL Maintenance Procedure Procedure for Raising and Lowering the Deck for Servicing Positionoperation Inshown Mower Mower Shown in Servicing Position Leveling the Deck Standard Service Parts List Model ZTRTroubleshooting Engine Overheated Page Owner F O R M a TI O N ZTRMowers