Dixon RAM 50 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
39
TOWING TRAILERS AND
OTHER ATTACHMENTS
Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavy could
damage the drive or cause the mower to become unstable.
Limit loads to 250 pounds (113 kg) or less with this mower.
To Free Wheel Machine
(Unlock Transmission)
When pushing or pulling the mower, be sure to engage the
hydro release levers. Always turn off engine before engaging
or disengaging the hydro release (free wheel) lever. Never
attempt to move the lever with the engine running.
Raise the deck to the highest cutting position.
Pull the bypass lever out and into the slots so that it is
held in the bypass position.
To reengage to drive, reverse the above procedure.
NOTE: Before pushing or towing tractor, transmission must be
unlocked and park brake released. The tractor should
never be pulled at more than 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h)
or for distances over ¼ mile (.402 km). Trailer the unit for
distances over ¼ mile.
Fig. 5
Hydro Release Lever
with the head outside the
rear deck—bypass position