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Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com
NOTE: Engine may be stopped at any time by
turning the ignition key to the OFF position.
1.
Move the steering speed control levers to
neutral position to stop mower movement.
2.
Push the deck engaging switch (PTO) down
to disengage mower deck blades.
3.
Pull the parking brake lever all the way up.
4.
Move the throttle to the idle position.
5.
Allow the engine to idle for two minutes.
6.
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position
and remove the key, even if leaving the
mower unattended for only a few minutes.
NOTE: Do not exceed a speed of 2 mph when
moving the mower without power.
In order to transport the mower without power, you
must fi rst release the hydraulic pressure by using
the bypass lever located on each transaxle. Gain
access to the bypass levers under the main chassis,
behind the rear wheels. The levers are held in the
front locking notch under spring
pressure. Pull the lever toward the back of the mow-
er until detent is felt in handle, enabling the mower
to be moved without power.
Bypass Lever
(1 per transaxle, 2 total)
Under rear of mower, looking forward
NOTE: Always set engine speed at full- throttle
when mowing. This engine speed will provide
the necessary airfl ow to the engine cowling to
prevent overheating and will maintain blade
speed for a satisfactory quality of cut. If the
engine pulls below full throttle when under load,
slow down the ground speed and allow the en-
gine to recover to full throttle.
Slow the mower for cutting tall grass or when
mowing uphill. If ground speed is too
fast or blade speed is too slow, mowing will
be uneven because the mower blades will not be
able to lift the grass into cutting
position as the mower passes over the ground.
1.
Set the mowing deck height to desired cut
height
2.
To release the parking brake, push the
parking brake lever all the way down.
3.
Set the throttle to full throttle position.
4.
Engage the mower deck by pulling up on
the deck engaging switch (PTO).
5.
Set the throttle at the full-throttle
position.
6.
Steer and accelerate the mower using the
steering speed control levers as explained
in this manual.
To Mow
Mower Shutdown Procedure
To Tow
Operation
