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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING MOWER
1. Read engine manufacturer’s operating and
maintenance instructions.
2. Discuss proper maintenance with your Dealer. YOU
WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY IF YOU REMOVE
PARTS OR MAKE REPAIRS WITHOUT CONSULTING
YOUR DIXON DEALER.
3. Read and observe all safety instructions on your mower
and in the manual.
4. Check engine oil.
5. Check gas cap to be sure it is in place.
6. Be sure — parking brake is engaged. Mower blades are
disengaged.
7. Know how to stop engine. (Turn key to off position,)
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Move throttle control to “Choke” position if engine
is
cold, full throttle if warm.
2. Insert ignition key and turn to “Start”
position.
When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will
return to “Run” position.
3. Move throttle from “Choke” to desired speed posi
tion.
On initial operation, set throttle at slow speed.
NOTE - SAFETY FEATURE
Safety switches stop engine when operator leaves
seat while mower blade is engaged. Engine cannot
be
restarted when blade is engaged or when
operator is
off of mower.
DO NOT rely on safety switches. Always turn
engine
off when leaving mower,
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Dixon ZTR has a unique transaxle that require
only
two drive levers to control braking, turning, speed,
and direction.
REMEMBER — on initial operation, set throttle speed
on slow and operate with mower blade
“OFF.” At first,
operator may “over-control”
mower. Slight
movements (finger-tip control) are all that are
necessary for operation.