Dixon 52 manual Starting Instructions

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions may

result in personal injury.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:

1.Parking brake must be on, control levers in outward position and blade drive disengaged.

2.Position throttle to 1/2 speed setting. If engine is cold, position choke lever to 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 parking brake.

7.Swing levers inward.

8.Operate mower per “CONTROL” instructions.

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

Note: Engage blade drive with throttle in the mid-range position. When mowing (blades engaged), set throttle control to the MAXIMUM or wide open setting to ensure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed.

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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 ControlsMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Parking BrakeTo SET Parking Brake 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