MOWER BLADE OPERATION
To engage mower blades, turn engagement lever on floor slowly to the "ON" position. To Disengage mower blades, turn lever slowly to the "OFF" position.
SAFETY CHECKS
IMPORTANT- PERFORMSAFETYCHECKSAFTERMAKINGANYREPAIRSORADJUSTMENTS
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1.After reassembly, while seated on mower, attempt to start engine with mower deck engaged. Engine should not start. If engine does start, return the mower to an Authorized Dixon dealer for adjustment or repair.
2.Disengage mower deck and start engine. With the operator In the normal seated position. , engage mower deck and remove weight from seat. The engine should stop. If the engine does not stop when operator rises from seat, return the mower to an Authorized Dixon dealer for adjustment or repair.
3.Engage then disengage mower blade in each cutting height. Insure that blade disengages and comes to a stop within (5) seconds in each height position. If blade does not disengage properly, contact your Authorized Dixon dealer.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE MOWER IF ANY SAFETY FEATURE IS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Remove the body as described above. Tighten nut on brake rod P/N 2533 located In front of the transaxle on each side, just enough to prevent brake from slipping when engaged.
CAUTION:
Revised 2/93
P/N 8114,
