Dixon 52 - 27 KOH, 60 - 27 KOH, 60 - 30 KOH, 72 - 27 KOH manual Starting Instructions

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

! CAUTION	Failure to observe the following instructions
	could result in personal injury.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Park brake must be on, control levers in outward position with the operator sitting on the seat, and blade drive disengaged.

2.Position throttle to desired speed setting. If engine is cold, position choke lever in the ON position.

NOTE: Engine may require partial choke setting to start even if the engine has been operated for a period of time.

3.Insert ignition key and turn to START position. When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to RUN position.

4.Return choke to OFF position, if applicable.

5.Move throttle to maximum speed position.

6.Release park brake.

7.Swing levers inward.

8.Operate mower per CONTROL instructions on Page 25.

! CAUTION	Do not operate the engine in an enclosed area
	due to the harmful exhaust gas produced.

Note: When mowing with blades engaged, set throttle control to the MAXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Page Important Read Carefully Page Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Roll Over Protection System Rops Owner/operator responsibilities Fire Hazards Fire Hazards CHILDREN, Bystanders and Pets Service Dixon Warrants ITS ZTR Mowers Against Defects in Material Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Seat Adjustment Instructions Control Levers ControlsTo SET Park Brake Park BrakeChoke and Throttle Control Lever Blade DriveMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Operation InstructionsBefore Operating Mower Starting Instructions Control Lever Switch Test Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsPark Brake Switch Test Seat Switch Test Blade Drive Switch TestMowing with a Mulching Attachment CUT High MOW Often Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with aSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Typ es Best Cut Heig hts Grass Height and Cutting SuggestionsTo Free Wheel Machine Towing Trailers Other AttachmentsMaintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceCutter Blade Maintenance Belt Tension BeltsEngine OFF Season Battery Storage BatteryLubrication TiresOIL Fill Changing the Engine OILMaintenance Procedure Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Filter ServiceService Intervals Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Warranty Cleaning the MowerPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsEngine AIR and OIL Filters Standard Service Parts ListBlades Troubleshooting Engine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward Date Engine Tuned OWNER’S InformationDixon and ZTR Are registered trademarks