Dixon 8000D - Manual (Page 17)

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CONTROLS
MOWER BLADE SWITCH:
To engage blades: pull up on switch
To disengage blades: push down
IGNITION SWITCH:
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Turn to run position to energize glow
plugs.
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Turn to start position when glow plug
light turns off, then crank engine.
Release when it starts.
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For headlights - rotate switch one
notch counter-clockwise from run.
Note: Remove key when mower is not
in use.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:
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Located on control panel to operator’s right.
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Controls engine speed.
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While mowing, throttle control should be set to MAXIMUM or wide
open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain
mower deck blade speed.
CIRCUIT BREAKER:
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If circuit breaker pops up, it disconnects the power. Wait 2 minutes
then pull up and push to reset.
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If it pops up again, there is a short circuit. Stop and find fault or
contact your dealer.
GLOW PLUG LIGHT:
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Light is energized when ignition switch is first put in run position. Glow
light cycle time is five seconds.
WATER IN FUEL LIGHT:
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Light comes on when engine is running and fuel has water in it.