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Controls, Parking brake, Transmission drive system – Dixon 4500 Series User Manual

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CONTROLS

PARKING BRAKE:

The parking brake is designed to hold the mower from
moving and is not intended for use in stopping the
mower while it is in motion. The engine will stop if the
parking brake is engaged while the control levers are
in the drive position.

Engage parking brake
before starting engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE:

The hand operated parking brake is located on the
right fender.

To engage brake, pull lever up (to the rear).

To release brake, move lever forward (down).

NOTE:

Always set parking brake before dismounting.
Release parking brake before moving mower.

TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM

Allows the mower to turn on its own axis “ZERO TURNING RADIUS”.
Each lever controls one side of the mower.

NOTE:

The pressure required to operate the mower is very light.

CAUTION