Dixon 8000 Series manual Operation Instructions

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Cold Engine

1.Push throttle control lever to 1/2 setting.

2.Push choke control lever forward.

3.Insert ignition key and turn to "Start" position. When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to "Run" position.

4.Once engine starts to warm up, slowly push choke control lever back to the fully open position.

5.Move throttle control lever to the wide open or maximum setting for actual opera- tion of the mower deck.

6.Engine must be operated at wide open or maximum setting to insure adequate lubrication, cooling and cut quality of the mower deck.

NOTE: Model ZTR 8025 will require a slightly longer warm up period using partial choke settings.

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