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Operation instructions – Dixon 8000D User Manual

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE

(UNLOCK TRANSMISSION):

Always turn off engine before engaging or disengaging

the hydro release (free wheel) valves. Never attempt to

move the valves with the engine running.

The hydro release valves are located beneath the seat

on the right side of the hydro pump on each side of the

machine. To unlock the transmission, lift the seat (see

instructions on Page 25), rotate the transmission hex

valve located on the top of each transmission approxi-

mately one turn counter-clockwise.

To re-engage the transmission, rotate each transmis-

sion hex valve clockwise to the end of its travel. Return

the seat to the operating position.

Note: Before pushing or towing the tractor, the trans-

mission must be unlocked and the parking brake

released. The tractor should never be pulled

more than two miles per hour or for any appre-

ciable distance.