Dixon 52 manual Controls, Control Levers

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CONTROLS

CONTROL LEVERS

Note: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutral position and swing them outward.

TO GO FORWARD

•From neutral position, gently push control levers for- ward.

•To increase speed, move levers further forward.

TO GO BACKWARDS

•From neutral position, gently pull control levers toward you.

TURNING

•Turning is controlled by moving one control lever slightly forward or rearward of the other.

•To turn left, move left lever rearward of the right lever. •To turn right, move right lever rearward of the left lever. •To turn on mower’s own axis (zero turning radius), stop and move one lever to reverse position and the other to forward position.

BRAKING

•To brake mower, move both levers in direction opposite of travel.

LEFT TURN OPPOSITE

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

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Contents Kodiak ZTR 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 PRO Series COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL Warranty Policy Kodiak SpecificationsSeat Adjustment Instructions Control Levers ControlsTo SET Parking Brake Parking BrakeMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Choke and Throttle Control Levers Blade DriveBefore Operating Mower Operation InstructionsStarting Instructions Parking Brake Switch Test Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsEngine should Stop Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Failure to observe the following instructions Mowing with a Grass Catcher AttachmentSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wetTo Free Wheel Machine Unlock Transmission Towing Trailers and Other AttachmentsMaintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceCutter Blade Maintenance Engine BatteryLubrication TiresBelts Changing the Engine OIL OIL Filters OIL FillRecommended Fluid Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Filter ServiceHydrostat Fluid Maintenance Procedure Neutral Adjustment Electrical Systems Cleaning the MowerWarranty PARTS/SERVICEMower Deck Leveling Procedure Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Engine WON’T Turn Over TroubleshootingMower Loses Power or Transmission Overheats Engine AIR and OIL Filters Standard Service Parts ListDate OIL Changed Date Engine Tuned OWNER’S InformationDixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon