Operating On Hills - Dixon SPEEDZTR 44 965981001 Operator's Manual

6. Engage the mower deck by pulling out the
blade switch.
7. Move throttle control to full throttle (not choke).
The machine's speed and direction are
continuously variable using the two steering
controls. When both controls are in the neutral
position, the machine stands still.
By moving both controls an equal amount
forward or backward, the machine moves in a
straight line forward or backward respectively.
In order, for example, to turn right while moving
forward, move the right control towards the
neutral position. The rotation of the right wheel
is reduced and the machine turns to the right.
Turning on the spot can be achieved by
moving one control backward (behind the
neutral position) and carefully moving the
other steering control forward from its neutral
position.

Operating On Hills

Read the Safety Instructions "Driving on Slopes" in the
"Safety Instructions".
WARNING!
Do not drive up or down hills with
slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do not
drive across slopes.
• The slowest speed possible should be used
before starting up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive
levers into the neutral position and push to
the outside of the unit and engage the parking
brake.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Control levers return to neutral when released.
This may cause the mower to suddenly stop.
• To restart movement, release the parking
brake.
• Pull the control levers back to the center of the
mower and press forward to regain forward
motion.
• Make all turns slowly.
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Set blade engagement and throttle control
Place controls in neutral position
Released parking brake
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