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700925 07/2012
Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com
Start-Up and Controls
Do not run the mower engine in
confi ned areas such as a closed
garage. Take care not to inhale
exhaust gases as they contain carbon monoxide,
which is a colorless odorless gas, which can cause
unconsciousness and is potentially lethal.
Handle fuel with care. Use only
approved fuel containers. Never
add fuel while the engine is
running or hot. Fill fuel tanks outdoors, never
indoors. Replace the fuel tank cap securely and
wipe up all spilled fuel. Failure to comply may
result in damage to the equipment and/or injury
to persons.
Before starting the engine,
become familiar with all con-
trols. Read and understand this
Operation Manual thoroughly. Always check for
proper engine oil level before starting engine.
Failure to comply may result in damage to the
equipment and injury to persons.
1. Ensure that all shields and the mower deck
discharge chute (OCDC) are in place. Never
attempt to clear discharge areas or the
mower deck blades without disengaging
mower deck, setting the parking brake,
shutting off the engine, and removing the
ignition key.
2. Confi rm that mower deck blades are sharp
and balanced to ensure the optimum
quality of cut.
NOTE: Refer to blade replacement
procedures for detailed instructions
on how to safely and properly
maintain mower blades.
3. Check tires for wear and proper infl ation.
4. Check levels of fuel, engine oil and
hydraulic system oil.
The mower has a system of safety interlock
switches that will not allow the mower to start
unless the following conditions are met:
• Steering speed control levers are in neutral
lock position
• Parking brake is set and/or seat is
occupied.
• Deck engaging switch (PTO) is off.
If the seat is vacated during operation without
positioning the controls as previously outlined,
the engine will be stopped by the safety interlock
system.
1. Place the steering speed control levers in
the neutral lock position.
2. Sit in the mower seat.
3. Pull the parking brake lever all the way up
to set parking brake.
4. Set throttle to 1/4-power position.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the START
position. Release the key after the engine
starts. The Key will automatically return to
the RUN position.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start after
6-7 seconds of continuous cranking,
turn the key to the OFF position
and allow the starter motor to cool.
See below for location of controls
Throttle
Hour Meter/
Tachometer
Ignition
Switch
PTO
Switch
Safety Interlock System:
To Start Mower:
Before Startinig Mower:
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