Dixon 8000D Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE
(UNLOCK TRANSMISSION):
Always turn off engine before engaging or disengaging
the hydro release (free wheel) valves. Never attempt to
move the valves with the engine running.
The hydro release valves are located beneath the seat
on the right side of the hydro pump on each side of the
machine. To unlock the transmission, lift the seat (see
instructions on Page 25), rotate the transmission hex
valve located on the top of each transmission approxi-
mately one turn counter-clockwise.
To re-engage the transmission, rotate each transmis-
sion hex valve clockwise to the end of its travel. Return
the seat to the operating position.
Note: Before pushing or towing the tractor, the trans-
mission must be unlocked and the parking brake
released. The tractor should never be pulled
more than two miles per hour or for any appre-
ciable distance.