Dixon 12828-0603 - Manual (Page 22)

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Operator must be seated in normal operating position.
2. Set parking brake.
3. Move control levers to outboard position.
4. Assure blade clutch is off.
5. Push throttle control lever to 1/2 setting.
6. Push choke control lever forward.
*If engine is warm, turn choke off immediately after engine
starts.
*If engine is cold, slowly move choke to off as the engine
warms up.
7. Insert Ignition key and turn to start position. When engine
starts, release ignition key. Key will return to “run” position.
8. Move throttle control lever to the wide open or maximum
setting for actual operation of the mower deck. Engine
must be operated at wide open or maximum setting to
insure adequate lubrication, cooling and cut quality of the
mower deck.
CAUTION
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Turn mower blades off.
2. Move control levers to outboard position.
3. Set parking brake.
4. Move throttle control to slow. Allow engine to run a short time
to cool down then turn ignition key to “OFF” and remove key.
Do not operate the engine in an enclosed area
due to the harmful exhaust gas produced.