11.BRAKING: To brake mower, gently move the Steering Control Levers in the direction opposite to travel. If the parking brake is engaged with the Steering Control Levers in the "IN" position the engine will stop.

12.CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: With the Cut Height Adjustment Lever latched into the top cut height latch. Insert Cut Height Stop Pin to desired cutting height. Pull Cut Height Adjustment Lever rearward and then to the right to clear top cut height latch. Lower Cut Height Adjustment Lever until it rests on Cut Height Stop Pin.

13.ENGAGE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH:

Set the Blade Clutch Switch to the "ON" position. The engine will not start if the blade clutch is engaged. If the operator is not in the seat, the engine will stop if the clutch is engaged.

14.TO STOP:

A. Move Steering Control Levers to neutral position and then to the "OUT" position.

B. Disengage the mower blade clutch by moving the clutch to the "OFF" position.

C. Set the parking brake.'"

D. Slow engine speed with throttle to slowest position.

E. Turn ignition key to "OFF" (left) position.

F. Remove the key and wait for all movement and all sound to cease before dismounting.

15.TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE: UNLOCK TRANSMISSION: The transmission release levers are located on each side of the mower behind the rear drive axles and below the engine mounting plate. Lift the levers slightly, push them forward and then down to release the transmissions for free wheeling. To engage the transmissions lift the levers slightly, pull them to the rear and then down. NOTE: The tractor should never be pulled at more than 2 miles per hour or for any appreciable distance.

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Dixon 700 Series manual To Stop, Engage Mower Blade Clutch