Dixon 13782-0503 - Manual (Page 23)

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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (4515 & 4516):
1. Parking brake must be on, control levers swung out, and blade
drive disengaged.
2. Move throttle control to “choke” position if engine is cold, full
throttle if warm.
3. Insert ignition key and turn to “start” position. When engine
starts, release ignition key. Key will return to “run” position.
4. Move throttle from “choke” to desired speed position.
5. Release parking brake.
6. Swing levers in.
7. Operate the mower per the “CONTROL” instructions on
Page 16.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine in an enclosed area
due to the harmful exhaust gas produced.
Note: When mowing, “blade(s)
engaged”, throttle
control must be set to
the MAXIMUM or wide
open setting to insure
adequate cooling of the
engine and to maintain
mower deck blade
speed.
CAUTION Engage parking brake before
starting engine.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS