Dixon 44 / 968999611 - Manual (Page 29)

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OPERATION
Running
1. Release the parking brake by moving the
lever downward.
Your mower is equipped with an operator
presence system. When the engine is
running, any attempt by the operator to leave
the seat without first setting the parking brake
will shut off the engine.
2. Move the steering controls to the neutral
position (N).
3. Select the cutting height using the cutting
height pedal.
4. Engage the mower deck by pulling out the
blade switch.
5. Move throttle control to full throttle (not
choke)
6. The machine’s speed and direction are
continuously variable using the two steering
controls. When both controls are in the
neutral position, the machine stands still.
By moving both controls an equal amount
forward or backward, the machine moves in
a straight line forward or backward
respectively.
Released parking brake
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Cut height selection
WARNING!
Ensure that no one is near
mower when engaging blade
switch.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The mower deck’s anti-scalp rollers should
be evenly adjusted.
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Engaging the mower deck