Dixon 560 - Manual (Page 16)

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
The safe and successful operation of the Model 560 will depend upon the operator having the
correct knowledge of all controls used on the mower and making good judgements about the
terrain to be mowed. NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without complete knowledge
of all controls and their functions.
Sound judgement by the owner will prevent accidents. All
controls are described from operators position:
PARKING BRAKE:
The parking brake used on the Model 560 is designed to hold the mower from
moving and is not intended for use in stopping the mower while it is in motion.
An additional safety feature of the parking brake is that the engine cannot be
started unless the brake is applied.
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM:
Allows the mower to turn on its own axis (zero radius). Each lever controls one
side of the mower. The pressure required to operate the mower is very light and
a minimum of 112 hour should be spent simply driving the mower in a non-mowing
application to gain the confidence neccessary to mow like a pro.
LEVER MOVEMENTS:
No shifting or clutching required.
TO GO FORWARD:
Release parking brake. From neutral position, gently push both drive levers
forward; to increase speed, move levers farther forward.
TO GO BACKWARD:
From neutral position, gently pull both drive levers toward you.
TURNING:
Turning is controlled by moving one drive lever slightly forward or rearward of the
other. To turn left, move left lever rearward of the right lever. To turn "square
corners" move lever of desired direction to neutral. To turn on mower's own axis
(zero radius) reduce speed and move one lever to reverse position and the other
to forward position.
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