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Controls – Dixon 17823-106 User Manual

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CONTROLS

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PARKING BRAKE:

The parking brake is designed to hold
the mower from moving and is not
intended for use in stopping the
mower while it is in motion. The
engine will stop if the parking brake is
engaged while the control levers are in
the drive position.

Engage parking brake
before starting engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE:

The hand operated parking brake is located on the left
hand side between the operators seat and the fuel tank.

•To engage brake, pull lever up (to the rear).

•To release brake, move lever forward (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.

CAUTION