Dixon 1857-0599 - Manual (Page 19)

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Parking brake must be on, control levers swung
out, and blade drive disengaged.
2. Move throttle control to "Choke" position if
engine is cold, full throttle if warm.
3. Insert ignition key and turn to "Start" position.
When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will
return to "Run" position.
4. Move throttle from "Choke" to desired speed
position.
5. Release parking brake.
6. Swing levers in.
NOTE: While mowing throttle control must be set to
the MAXIMUM or wide open setting to
insure adequate cooling of the engine and to
maintain mower deck blade speed.
CAUTION Engage parking brake before starting engine.
7. Operate the mower per the "CONTROL"
instructions on page 13.