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Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com
Starting The Engine:
DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE IN A CONFINED SPACE WHERE DANGER-
OUS CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES CAN COLLECT. CARBON MONOXIDE IS ODORLESS,
TASTELESS, COLORLESS, AND CAN BE FATAL.
CAUTION: BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE, BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL CON-
TROLS. READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY. ALWAYS CHECK ENGINE
OIL LEVEL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
To start the engine, occupy the seat. Move throttle control lever halfway to operate position. Pull
choke control all the way out to cold position. Insure gas cap vents are open. Turn ignition key to
start position to engage the starter. When engine starts, release key. Switch is spring-loaded and
will return to the run position automatically. If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds of continuous
cranking, turn the key to the OFF position and allow the starter motor to cool. Check for the cause of
hard starting; consult the troubleshooting list. Once the engine has started, slowly return the choke
control to its normal position. If the engine stalls at low speeds, or hesitates during acceleration,
choke should be applied as necessary until engine reaches normal operating temperature.
Stopping The Engine:
1. Always stop the engine while on fl at level ground. Never stop engine on slopes.
2. Move the throttle lever to the idle position.
3. Turn ignition key to the OFF position. (Allow one minute of idle for each hour of running...
maximum of fi ve minutes).
4. Remove key before exiting mower. (Note: In case of an emergency, engine may be
stopped by turning the ignition key to the OFF position.)
Moving Mower With Stalled Engine
If it becomes necessary to move the mower when the engine is inoperative, the hydraulic pumps
are equipped with bypass valves. Before moving the unit, turn 11/16” jam nut and 5/16” nut counter
clockwise one or two turns or until it releases. Always make certain the two bypass valves are re-
turned to their operating position before starting the engine.
Throttle Control:
Throttle control regulates the speed of the engine as measured in RPM. This control should not be
used to regulate the ground speed. The engine has been designed with a special governor that limits
engine RPM.
Always operate mower at full throttle when mowing. Ensure engine operation between 3600 RPM
and a maximum of 3750 RPM as it provides necessary airfl ow through the engine cowling to prevent
overheating as well as maintaining blade speed for a satisfactory quality of cut. If engine RPM goes
below 3500 when under load slow ground speed until engine maintains RPM as listed above. If at
any time the engine does not operate consistently between the set parameters; contact your autho-
rized Dixie Chopper dealer.
OPERATING THE MOWER
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