Dixon ZTR 1001 Operator's Manual page 13

TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM:
Allows the mower to turn on its own axis (zero turning radius). Each
lever controls one side of the mower.
NOTE:
TO GO FORWARD:
From neutral position, gently push both drive
control levers downward or forward.
To increase speed, move levers farther
downward or forward.
TO GO BACKWARD:
From neutral position, gently pull both
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CONTROLS
The pressure required to operate the mower is very light.
A minimum of 1/2 hour should be
spent simply driving the mower
without the blade drive engaged.
drive control levers toward you.
FORWARD
REVERSE