Dixon 422 - Manual (Page 4)

IMPORTANT OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Dixon ZTR mowers offer a new concept in mowing,
providing unique maneuverability and ease. The
following procedures will allow one to become
familiar with the unique method of control very
easily.
1. SET PARKING BRAKE — Be sure that drive
levers are free and in the neutral position.
(When drive levers are released, they should
return to neutral position.)
2. "Blade Operation" lever is to be set in the
"Disengage" position.
3. Move throttle control to "Choke" position.
4. To start models with electric starting, simply
insert ignition key and turn to the far right
position. When the engine starts, release the
ignition key and it will remain in the "RUN"
position. To stop the engine simply turn the key
to the "OFF" position.
NOTE: Some electric start models are also
equipped with manual start provision.
To start engine manually turn switch to
"RUN" and pull the starter rope.
5. Set engine to desired speed by adjusting
throttle control. (Suggest set at slow speed
during initial operation.)
6. NOTE SAFETY FEATURE: Safety switches
stop engine when operator leaves seat while
blades are engaged, and engine cannot be
started when blades are engaged. OPERATOR
SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS AND NOT
RELY ON SAFETY SWITCHES.
7. This unit is equipped with a unique transaxle that
requires only two drive levers to control braking,
turning, direction and acceleration. TO GO
FORWARD
From neutral position gently push both drive
levers forward; to increase speed move levers
further forward.
TO GO BACKWARD
From neutral position gently pull both drive
levers
rearward.
TURNING
Turning is controlled by moving one drive lever
slightly forward or rearward of the other. To turn
left, move left lever rearward of right lever. To
turn "square corners" move lever of desired
direction to neutral. To turn on mower's own
axis (Zero Radius) reduce speed and move one
lever to reverse position and the other to forward
position.
BRAKING
To brake mower, move both levers in direction
opposite of travel, release levers to neutral, set
parking brake. When stopping on incline, it may
be necessary to hold slight pressure on levers
in direction opposite of slope, until parking
brake is set.
ALWAYS SET PARKING BRAKE BEFORE
DISMOUNTING.
INITIAL OPERATION
It is recommended that first operation of mower
be done at a slow throttle setting with mower
blades disengaged u ntil operator is thoroughly
familiar with the unit.
You may have a tendency to "over
control" mower at first. Slight movement
— fingertip control — is all that's
necessary for easy operation.
8. Mower Blade operation:
• Cutting height is set by positioning the
adjustment lever. Push button knob on top of
lever, set desired cutting height, lock in to
position by releasing button knob.
• To start mower blades, move lever on floor to
"engage" position. To stop mower blades,
move lever to "disengage" position.