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Operation instructions – Dixon Mountain Kodiak 18124-106 User Manual

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Parking brake must be on, control levers in outward position

and blade drive disengaged.

2. Position throttle to 1/2 speed setting. If engine is cold, position

choke lever to 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 parking brake.

7. Swing levers inward.

8. Operate mower per “CONTROL” instructions on Page 19.

CAUTION Do not operate the engine in an enclosed area

due to the harmful exhaust gas produced.

Note:

Engage blade drive with throttle in the mid-range
position. When mowing (blades engaged), set
throttle control to the MAXIMUM or wide open setting
to ensure adequate cooling of the engine and to
maintain mower deck blade speed.