Dixon 8000 Series Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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CONTROLS
MOWER BLADE SWITCH:
To engage blades: pull up on switch
To disengage blades: push down
IGNITION SWITCH:
Turn to run position to energize glow
plugs.
Turn to start position when glow plug
light turns off, then crank engine.
Release when it starts.
For headlights - rotate switch one
notch counter-clockwise from run.
Note:
Remove key when mower is not
in use.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:
Located on control panel to operator’s right.
Controls engine speed.
While mowing, throttle control should be set to MAXIMUM or wide
open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain
mower deck blade speed.
CIRCUIT BREAKER:
If circuit breaker pops up, it disconnects the power. Wait 2 minutes
then pull up and push to reset.
If it pops up again, there is a short circuit. Stop and find fault or
contact your dealer.
GLOW PLUG LIGHT:
Light is energized when ignition switch is first put in run position. Glow
light cycle time is five seconds.
WATER IN FUEL LIGHT:
Light comes on when engine is running and fuel has water in it.