Dixon 301 - Manual (Page 6)

ing rope as soon as engine starts. To stop engine turn key to
"OFF" position.
5. Set engine to desired speed by adjusting throttle control. (Suggest
set at slow speed during initial operation.)
6. NOTE SAFETY FEATURE: Engine stops automatically if
operator leaves seat while blades are engaged.
7. This unit is equipped with a unique transaxle that requires only two
drive levers to control braking, turning, direction and acceleration.
TO GO FORWARD:
From neutral position push both drive levers slightly forward; to
increase speed move levers further forward. TO GO
BACKWARD:
From neutral position pull both drive levers slightly rearward.
TURNING:
Turning is controlled by moving one drive lever slightly forward or
rearward of the other. To turn left, move left lever rearward of
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.
BRAKING:
To brake mower, move both levers in direction opposite of travel,
release levers to neutral, set parking brake. When stopping on
incline, it may be necessary to hold slight pressure on levers in
direction opposite of slope, until parking brake is set.
ALWAYS SET PARKING BRAKE BEFORE DISMOUNTING.
INITIAL OPERATION:
It is recommended that first operation of mower be done at a
slow setting of throttle speed and disengagement of mower
blades until operator is thoroughly familiar with the unit.
You may have tendency to "over control" mower at first.
Slight movements — fingertip control — is all that's
necessary for easy operation. 8. Mower Blade Operation:
• Cutting height is set by positioning the adjustment lever. Push
button knob on top of lever, set desired cutting height, lock into
position by releasing button knob.
• To start mower blades, move lever on floor to "engage"
position. To stop mower blades, move lever to "disengage"
position.