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Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com
Start-Up and Operation of Mower (Continued)
Zero Radius Turning
To execute a zero degree turn, you must put one wheel in
reverse and one wheel in forward.
Until you have practiced this procedure and acquired a feel
for the machine, it is possible to damage the turf due to
an incorrect input. Please be aware, and mindful-of, it is
possible to pull the levers back toward the operator in such
a manner that the drive wheels will spin in reverse. This is
also true for the reverse direction, that is, if the machine is
traveling in a reverse direction and the levers are suddenly,
and quickly, pushed away from the operator, it is possible
that the drive wheels will attempt to spin forward. Failure to
follow the correct procedure for zero degree turns could re-
sult in damage to the turf. When learning the zero degree
turning procedure, use reduced engine RPM and extreme
caution. During this learning procedure, keep in mind that
slightly sluggish movements may occur due to the lowered
engine RPM. The pumps perform more precisely at the
higher RPM.
Moving the Mower Without Power
NOTE: Do not exceed a speed of 2 mph when moving the
mower without power.
If it becomes necessary to move the mower when the en-
gine is inoperative, the hydraulic pumps are equipped with
bypass valves. Before moving the unit, turn the 11/16” jam
nut and the 5/16” nut counter clockwise one or two turns
or until it releases. Always make certain the two bypass
valves are returned to their operating position before start-
ing the engine.
Optimum Performance = Best Results
The mower is designed to operate most efciently
at maximum blade speeds, which are achieved
with maximum engine speed. The ground speed
of the mower should allow the mower deck blades
to maintain that maximum efcient speed. There-
fore, slow the ground speed of the mower when
cutting tall grass, grass heavy with moisture, or
mowing uphill, so as to maintain maximum blade
speed.
If ground speed is too fast or blade speed is too
slow, an uneven cut will result.
Make sure that mower deck blades are sharp to
ensure the optimum quality of cut. Refer to Blade
Replacement and Blade Sharpening procedures
for detailed instructions on how to safely and
properly maintain and sharpen mower blades.
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