Operating On Hills - Dixon SPDZTR 42 Operator's Manual

6. move throttle control to full throttle.
7. engage the mower deck by pulling out the blade
switch.
the machine's speed and direction are continuously
variable using the two steering controls. When both
controls are in the neutral position, the machine
stands still.
by moving both controls an equal amount forward
or backward, the machine moves in a straight line
forward or backward respectively.
In order, for example, to turn right while moving
forward, move the right control towards the neutral
position. the rotation of the right wheel is reduced and
the machine turns to the right.
turning on the spot (zero turn) can be achieved by
moving one control backward (behind the neutral
position) and carefully moving the other steering
control forward from its neutral position.

Operating On Hills

Read the Safety Instructions "Driving on Slopes" in the
"Safety Instructions".
WARNING!
Do not drive up or down hills with
slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do
not drive across slopes.
• the slowest speed possible should be used
before starting up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull steering
controls into the neutral position and push to the
outside of the unit. engage the parking brake.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Control levers return to neutral when released.
This may cause the mower to suddenly stop.
• to restart movement, release the parking brake.
• Pull the control levers back to the center of the
mower and press forward to regain forward
motion.
• make all turns slowly.
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OPeRAtIOn
Set blade engagement and throttle control
Place controls in neutral position
Parking brake released
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