Dixon Kodiak Diesel 18626-106 - Manual (Page 23)

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.
3. Insert ignition key and turn to “run” position. Allow glow plugs
to cycle for up to 15 seconds.
4. Turn ignition key to “start” position. When engine starts,
release key. Key will return to “run” position.
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.