Dixon DX254 / 966651201 Operator's Manual page 29

6. Move the throttle to the middle position.
7. If the engine is cold, the choke control should be
pulled fully up.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust and certain vehicle
components contain or emit
chemicals considered to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive system damage. The
engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, which is an odorless,
colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use
the machine in enclosed spaces.
8. Open the fuel tank valve for the selected tank.
9. Press in and turn the ignition key to the start
position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds
each time. If the engine does not start, wait
about 10 seconds before retrying.
10. When the engine starts, immediately release the
ignition key back to the run position.
11. Push the choke control in gradually when the
engine has started.
12. Set the desired engine speed with the throttle.
Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed,
"half throttle", for 3-5 minutes before loading it too
heavily. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING
(no choke).
oPeRatIon
Set the throttle and choke
Fuel tank valve OPEN
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