Dixon ZTR 5422 - Manual (Page 21)

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cold Engine
1 . Push choke control lever fully forward.
2. Push throttle control lever to 1/2 setting.
3. Insert ignition key and turn to "Start" position. When engine starts,
release ignition key. Key will return to "Run" position.
4. Once engine starts to warm up, slowly move choke control lever to the
fully closed position.
5. Move throttle control lever to the wide open or maximum setting for actual
operation of the mower deck.
6. Engine must be operated at wide open or maximum setting to insure
adequate lubrication, cooling and cut quality of the mower deck.
NOTE: Model ZTR 5601 will
require a slightly longer
warm up period using
partial choke settings.
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