Dixon ZTR 1001 Operator's Manual page 18

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Grasp parking brake bail handle with one hand while releasing catch
mechanism located mid-point between the control handles.
2. Move throttle control to choke position if
engine is cold, full throttle if warm.
3. Insert ignition key and turn to start
position. When engine starts, release
ignition key. Key will return to run
position.
4. Move throttle from choke to desired
speed position.
NOTE: While mowing, "blade (s) engaged", throttle
control should be set to the MAXIMUM or wide
open setting to insure adequate cooling of the
engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed.
Engine cannot be restarted
when blade is engaged or the
parking blade is off.
Safety switches stop engine
when operator leaves seat
while mower blade is engaged.
Always turn engine off when
leaving mower.
DO NOT rely on safety
switches.
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