Dixon 966494901 manual Operating on Hills

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operation

Operating on Hills

Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes in the Safety Instructions.

WARNING!

Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do not drive across slopes.

The slowest speed possible should be used before starting up or down hills.

Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive levers into the neutral position and push to the outside of the unit and engage the parking brake.

To restart movement, release the parking brake.

Pull the control levers back to the center of the mower and press forward to regain forward motion.

Make all turns slowly.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

When in reverse, control levers return to neutral when released. This may cause the mower to suddenly stop.

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Start conditions

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Contents Operator Manual Page Contents Page Introduction Manufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols and decals Remove key before General Operation SafetySafety Instructions Never take passengers Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline General Maintenance Risk of sparking Spark Arrestor TransportControl Locations ControlsSteering Control Levers Throttle Control Ignition SwitchParking Brake Refueling Choke ControlMower Deck Lifting Lever Fuel Shut Off ValveTracking Always use the high position F to transportManual Transport Blade Control LeverSteering TrainingStarting the Engine Before StartingPlace controls in neutral position Open the fuel valve To remove cables, reverse order Jumper cablesRunning Operating on Hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Manual Transport Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceEvery 50 hours Always use protective glasses when handling the battery BatteryTo clean battery and terminals Tire Pressures Safety SystemTo replace deck belt BeltsDeck Belt Cutting Blades EZT BeltLeveling Deck Adjusting the Mower DeckRemoval and installation of caster wheel CleaningUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing Caster WheelsGeneral LubricationFront Wheel Bearings Front Wheel MountEngine Lubrication Steering Control ShaftsProblem Cause TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Winter Storage ServiceSchematic Standard Hardware Technical DataTorque Specifications Transmission SpeedZTREngine Productivity Overall dimensionsEquipment CE requirements USA requirementsAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Service JournalDelivery Service After the First 10 Hours Hour ServiceService Journal At Least Once Each Year Page 115 161126R1 11/24/09