Dixon SPEEDZTR 44 - Manual (Page 29)

OPERATION
DIXON -29
Running
Release the parking brake by moving the lever 1.
downward.
Your mower is equipped with an operator
presence system. When the engine is running,
any attempt by the operator to leave the seat
without first setting the parking brake will shut
off the engine.
Move the steering controls to the neutral
2.
position (N).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The mower deck’s anti-scalp rollers should be
evenly adjusted.
8050-821
Released parking brake
8050-117
Select cutting height
8011-669
Engage mower deck
WARNING!
Ensure that no one is near mower
when engaging blade switch. Make
sure the work area is free from
objects that could be thrown by the
rotating blades.
Select the cutting height using the cutting 3.
height pedal.
Engage the mower deck by pulling out the 4.
blade switch.
Move throttle control to full throttle (not choke)
5.
The machine’s speed and direction are continuously
variable using the two steering controls. When both
controls are in the neutral position, the machine stands
still.
By moving both controls an equal amount forward
or backward, the machine moves in a straight line
forward or backward respectively.
In order, for example, to turn right while moving
forward, move the right control towards the neutral
position. The rotation of the right wheel is reduced and
the machine turns to the right.
Turning on the spot can be achieved by moving one
control backward (behind the neutral position) and
carefully moving the other steering control forward
from its neutral position.