Dixon 966985402 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Throttle Control
The throttle control regulates the engine speed and
thereby the rate of rotation of the blades, assuming
the blade switch is pulled out, see Engaging the
Mower Deck.
In order to increase or decrease the engine speed,
the control is moved forward or back respectively.
Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as there is a
risk of fouling the spark plugs.
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mower performance and battery charging.
Parking Brake
The parking brake is found on the right side of the The
parking brake is found on the left of the machine. Pull
the lever backward to activate the brake and forward
to release it.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The machine must stand absolutely still when
applying the parking brake. Always set the
parking brake before dismounting. Release
the parking brake before moving the mower.
Ignition Switch
The ignition key is placed on the control panel and is
used to start and stop the engine.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not run the starter for more than ve
seconds each time. If the engine does not
start, wait about 10 seconds before retrying.
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Parking brake not activated
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Throttle control
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Ignition switch