Dixon 700 Series User Manual

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D. Slow engine speed with throttle to

slowest position.

E. Turn ignition key to "OFF" (left)

position.

F. Remove the key and wait for all

movement and all sound to cease

before dismounting.

11. BRAKING: To brake mower, gently

move the Steering Control Levers in the

direction opposite to travel. If the parking

brake is engaged with the Steering Control

Levers in the "IN" position the engine will

stop.

12. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: With

the Cut Height Adjustment Lever latched

into the top cut height latch. Insert Cut

Height Stop Pin to desired cutting height.

Pull Cut Height Adjustment Lever

rearward and then to the right to clear top

cut height latch. Lower Cut Height

Adjustment Lever until it rests on Cut

Height Stop Pin.

13. ENGAGE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH:

Set the Blade Clutch Switch to the "ON"

position. The engine will not start if the

blade clutch is engaged. If the operator is

not in the seat, the engine will stop if the

clutch is engaged.

15. TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE: UNLOCK

TRANSMISSION: The transmission release levers

are located on each side of the mower behind the

rear drive axles and below the engine mounting

plate. Lift the levers slightly, push them forward

and then down to release the transmissions for

free wheeling. To engage the transmissions lift

the levers slightly, pull them to the rear and then

down. NOTE: The tractor should never be pulled

at more than 2 miles per hour or for any

appreciable distance.

14. TO STOP:

A. Move Steering Control Levers to neutral

position and then to the "OUT" position.

B. Disengage the mower blade clutch

by moving the clutch to the "OFF"

position.

C. Set the parking brake.'"

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