Dixon ZTR Mowers Operator's Manual page 7

TO MOVE FORWARD
Release parking brake.
Push both drive levers gradually forward (away
from operator),
TO MOVE BACKWARD
Pull both drive levers gradually back (toward
operator).
TO TURN
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,
move other lever slightly forward or rearward of neutral
lever. To turn on mower's axis (Zero Radius), reduce
speed, move one lever to reverse position and other
lever to forward position.
TO BRAKE — STOP
To brake (stop) mower, move both levers in opposite
direction of travel (if moving forward, pull both levers
back), release levers to neutral, set parking brake.
To stop on incline, hold light forward or rearward
(opposite of direction of travel) pressure on levers until
parking brake is set.
ALWAYS SET PARKING BRAKE BEFORE DIS-
MOUNTING.
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
The hand operated parking brake is located at left
hand side of mower.
To engage brake, pull lever up and to the rear.
To release brake, move lever forward and down.
Always set parking brake before dismounting.
Release parking brake before moving mower.
TO OPERATE MOWER BLADE
Cutting height is set by positioning the adjusting
lever to desired height selection. Pull lever to left until
pin clears notch on quadrant. Move lever to desired
notch and allow pin to engage.
To start mower blades, move engaging mechanism to
"ON" position. See Technical Data Brochure for
specifics on each model.