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Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com
MOWER CONTROLS
1. IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch is located on the right side in gage panel. The ignition switch has three positions: (1) OFF, (2) RUN,
(3) START. To start the engine, turn the key all the way to START. Release the key when engine starts and it will auto-
matically return to the RUN position. Turn the switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.
2. ELECTRIC CLUTCH SWITCH
Controls operation of the mower deck blades. Pull switch up to engage the mower blades, and push
it down to disengage the mower blades.
3. PARKING BRAKE
Applies the brake to hold the mower in a stationary position. Pull the lever up to set the brakes and push it down to re-
lease the brakes.
5. RIGHT AND LEFT MOTION CONTROL LEVERS
To enter the seat, move the levers all the way left and right into the neutral lock position. Enter the seat and move the
levers in toward the center of the machine. Left lever controls the left rear wheel and the right lever controls the right rear
wheel. To go forward, push both levers forward evenly; the further forward the levers are pushed, the faster the machine
will travel. To go in reverse, pull both levers to the rear evenly; the further the levers are pulled towards you, the faster the
machine will travel. To turn, slow the machine down and slow speed of wheel in the direction you want to turn.
4. THROTTLE CONTROL
Throttle is located on top of right fuel tank just ahead of the fuel cap. Move throttle forward all the way to operate ma-
chine. Move throttle all the way to the rear before shutting engine off.
6. CHOKE CONTROL (Excluding Diesel)
The choke control is located on the right side of the front panel next to the ignition switch. Pull the choke knob out when
starting the engine. Slowly push the knob in after engine starts. If the engine is warm and has been running, choking
may not be necessary to restart engine.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Each machine has safety interlock switch. Switches are actuated by the seat. The seat will stop engine when seat is
vacated with the engine running. Seat must be occupied. If the machine will not start, check that the seat is occupied.
The 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:
Fuel tank valves are located at the bottom of each fuel tank. Fuel tank valves are normally left open except when service
on the fuel system becomes necessary. Fuel tank vents located on fuel cap.
FUEL TANK
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