Dixon 4000 Series - Manual (Page 14)

CONTROLS
All CONTROLS ARE dESCRibEd fROM OPERATORS POSITION:
PARKING BRAKE:
The parking brake used on the 4000 Series Models is designed
to hold the mower from moving and is not intended for use in
stopping the mower while it is in motion.
TO SET PARKING BRAKE:
The hand operated parking brake is located on the right fender
of Models ZTR 4423 and ZTR 4424.
To engage brake, pull lever up and to the rear.
To release brake, move lever forward and down.
NOTE: Always set parking brake before dismounting.
Release parking brake before moving mower.
TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM:
Allows the mower to turn on its own axis
"Zero Turning Radius"
Each lever controls one side of the mower.
NOTE: The pressure required to operate the mower is very
light.
A minimum of 1/2 hour should be spent simply
driving the mower without the blade drive engaged.
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