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Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com
Start-Up and Operation of Mower
To Start The Mower:
1. Place steering speed control levers in neutral
lock position.
2. Sit in mower seat.
3. Pull parking brake lever all the way up to set
parking brake.
4. Set throttle to 1/4-power position.
5. Turn ignition switch to the START position.
Release key after engine starts. 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.
To Mow:
1. Set mowing deck height to desired cut height
(if different from factory setting). (Refer to
Deck Height Adjustment for detailed instruc-
tions.)
2. Push parking brake lever all the way down to
release parking brake.
3. Set throttle to 50% of full RPM.
4. Engage mower deck by pulling up on deck
engaging switch (PTO).
5. Close steering speed control levers.
NOTE: Always set engine speed at full-
throttle when mowing, and maintain a minimum
of 3400 RPM and a maximum of 3600 RPM.
This engine speed will provide the necessary
airfl ow through the engine cowling to prevent
overheating, and will maintain blade speed for
a satisfactory quality of cut. If the engine pulls
below 3400 RPM when under load, slow down
the ground speed and allow the engine to re-
cover up to the proper RPM.
6. Set throttle at the full-throttle position.
7. Steer and accelerate mower using the steering
speed control levers.
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 that
can cause unconsciousness and is potentially lethal.
Failure to comply can result in damage to equipment
and injury to persons or death to persons.
Handle fuel with care. It is highly
fl ammable. Use only approved fuel containers.
Never add fuel while the engine is running or hot.
Fill fuel tanks outdoors, never indoors. Replace fuel
tank cap securely and wipe up all spilled fuel. Fail-
ure to comply can result in damage to equipment
and injury to persons.
Before starting the engine, be-
come familiar with all controls. Read and under-
stand this Operation Manual thoroughly. Always
check for proper engine oil level before starting
engine. Failure to comply can result in damage to
equipment and injury to persons.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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