Dixon RAM 44 EN - Manual (Page 30)

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Park brake must be on, control levers in outward position
and blade drive disengaged.
2. Position throttle to desired speed setting. If engine is cold,
position choke lever in the ON position.
NOTE: Engine may require partial choke setting to start even if
the engine has been operated for a period of time.
3. Insert ignition key and turn to START position. When
engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to RUN
position.
4. Return choke to OFF position, if applicable.
5. Move throttle to maximum speed position.
6. Release park brake.
7. Swing levers inward.
8. Operate mower per CONTROL instructions on Page 25.
Note: When mowing with blades engaged, set throttle control
to the MAXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate
cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade
speed.
CAUTION
!
Failure to observe the following instructions
could result in personal injury.
CAUTION
!
Do not operate the engine in an enclosed
area due to the harmful exhaust gas
produced.