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MOWING MACHINE
1. THROTTLE CONTROL
Throttle is located on top of right fuel tank just
ahead of fuel cap. Move throttle forward all the way to
operate machine. Move throttle all the way to rear
before shutting engine off.
2. IGNITION SWITCH
Ignition switch is located on right side of front panel
below seat. Ignition switch has three positions: (1) Off,
(2) Run, (3) Start. To start engine turn key all the way
to start. Release key when engine starts and it will
automatically return to Run position. Turn switch to
Off position to stop engine.
3. CHOKE CONTROL
Choke control is located on right side of front panel
next to ignition switch. Pull choke knob out when
starting engine. Slowly push knob in after engine
starts. If engine is warm and has been running,
choking may not be necessary to restart engine.
4. MOWER LIFT PEDAL
Mower foot lift pedal is located on left side of foot
platform. To raise mower, push down on front of
pedal. To lower mower, push down and rotate foot to
move bottom of pedal down, remove foot from pedal
when desired height is obtained.
5. RIGHT AND LEFT MOTION CONTROL
LEVERS
To enter seat, move levers all the way left and right
into neutral lock position. Enter seat and move levers
in toward center of machine. Left lever controls left
rear wheel and right lever controls right rear wheel. To
go forward, push both levers forward evenly; the
further levers are pushed forward, the faster the
machine will travel. To go in reverse, pull both levers
to rear evenly; the further levers are pulled, the faster
the machine will travel. To turn, slow machine down
and slow speed of wheel in direction you want to turn.
6.
FUEL TANK VALVES
Fuel tank valves are located at bottom of each
tank. Fuel valves are normally left open except when
service on fuel system becomes necessary.
SECTION 4
CONTROLS
OPERATING YOUR MOWING
MACHINE
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Each machine has interlock switches. Switches
are actuated by the seat. Seat switch will stop
engine when seat is vacated with engine running.
Seat must be occupied.
If machine will not start, check that seat is
occupied.
Safety interlock system must be tested
periodically.
To test operation, the following functions must
be performed by an Authorized Dixie Chopper
Dealer for your protection.
1.
Engine should NOT start if seat is not occupied.
2.
With engine running, test operate seat switch
by rising off seat. Engine should shut off.
CORRECT ENGINE OPERATION
CAUTION
Before starting engine, become familiar
with
all controls. Read this Operator’s Manual
thoroughly. Always check engine oil level
before starting engine.
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