Dixon manual Starting Instructions, Operation Instructions

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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