Turning The Mower; Stopping The Mower; Going In Reverse; Mowing - Dixon 36 & 48 Parts & Owner's Manual

Turning The Mower

To turn the mower in the direction you want to go, gently squeeze the side's traction control lever (i.e. to go right,
squeeze the right traction control lever; to go left, squeeze the left traction control lever). The more a particular
traction control lever is squeezed, the sharper a turn the mower will make.

Stopping The Mower

To stop the mower, gently and evenly squeeze up on both of the traction control levers until the mower comes to a
complete stop. Then with your thumbs, push down on the traction lever locks until the levers are securely locked
in the neutral position. While still holding down with one hand the operator presence controls, move the gear shift
lever to the "N" position with the other hand. If the operator is leaving the operator's position behind the mower for
any reason, disengage the blades, shut the engine off, and remove the key.
If you are leaving the operator's position, try to park the mower on level ground. If it is not possible to do
such, be sure to block the wheels to prevent the mower from rolling away.
Using The Reverse Assist
Slowly and evenly squeeze up on both control levers until the mower comes to a complete stop and then with
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your thumbs, push down on the traction lever locks until the levers are securely locked in the neutral position.
2. While still holding down the operator presence control with one hand, use the other and pull the blade control
lever to the "OFF" position.
3. Shift the gear shift lever to the reverse "R" position.
4. Release the traction control lever locks by squeezing by both traction control levers only as much as needed
while at the same time, applying forward pressure on the traction control lever locks with your thumbs.
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Slowly and evenly, let both traction control levers down simultaneously and the mower will start to go in
reverse. Always use extreme caution when moving the mower backwards and never move the mower
downhill backwards.
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To stop the mower, slowly and evenly squeeze up on both control levers until the mower comes to a complete
stop and then with your thumbs, push down on the traction lever locks until the levers are securely locked in
the neutral position and return the gear shift lever to neutral "N".

Mowing

DANGER: THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA WHERE THE EQUIPMENT IS TO BE USED. LOOK FOR
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ITEMS SUCH AS STONES, STICKS, WIRE, AND OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS. WHEN STRUCK BY THE
MOWER, THESE AND OTHER OBJECTS MAY BECOME PROJECTILES THAT COULD LEAD TO SERI-
OUS INJURY AND OR DEATH. CLEAR AREA OF ALL DEBRIS AND KEEP PEOPLE AND PETS AWAY.
DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITH DEFECTIVE GUARDS, SHIELDS, OR WITHOUT THE
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SAFETY DEVICES SECURELY IN PLACE.
For the highest quality of cut and performance, always mow with the engine at full throttle. Quality of cut may
be determined by the ground speed and speed of the mower. Generally, the slower the mower travels across
the terrain, the better the cut.
With the mower at the beginning of the area to be mowed and traction control levers in the neutral position,
hold down with one hand the operator presence control.
With the other hand, slowly push the blade control lever forward to the "ON" position.
Move the gear shift lever to the desired speed. Always begin at a slow ground speed and increase only as the
condition of the terrain warrants.
Slowly and evenly, engage the traction control levers and begin mowing.
To stop mowing, slowly and evenly squeeze up on both traction control levers until the mower comes to a com-
plete stop and then with your thumbs, push down on the traction lever locks until the levers are securely locked
in the neutral position. Return the gear shift lever to the neutral "N" position.
Pull the blade control lever back to the "OFF" position.
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