MOWER BLADE OPERATION
To engage the mower blades, turn lever on floor
slowly to
the "ON" position. To
disengage mower blades, turn lever
slowly
to the "OFF" position.
SAFETY CHECKS
IMPORTANT -
PERFORM SAFETY CHECKS AFTER MAKING ANY REPAIRS OR ADJUSTMENTS
1. After reassembly, while seated on mower, attempt to start engine with mower deck engaged.
Engine should
not
start. If engine does start, return the mower to an Authorized Dixon dealer for
adjustment or repair.
2. Disengage mower deck and start engine. With the operator in the normal seated position,
engage mower deck and remove weight from seat. The engine should stop. If the engine does
not stop when operator rises from seat, return the mower to an Authorized Dixon dealer for
adjustment or repair.
3. Engage, then disengage mower blade in each cutting height. Insure that blade disengages
and comes to a stop within (5) seconds in each height position. If blade does nof disengage
properly, contact your Authorized Dixon dealer.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE MOWER IF ANY SAFETY FEATURE IS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. Raise upper body to the open position.
2. Tighten nut on brake rod P/N 2533 located in front of the transaxle on each side, just enough to
prevent brake from slipping when engaged.
CAUTION:
Over tightening may cause premature wear on the brake band P/N 5085.
Revised 7/93 P/N
8112
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