Dixon Zeeter Zero-Turn Riding Mower - Manual (Page 24)

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Parking brake must be on and blade drive disengaged.
2. Position throttle lever to 1/2 speed setting. If engine is cold,
position lever to the choke position.
NOTE: Engine may require choke setting to start even if the
engine has been operated for a period of time.
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 maximum speed position.
5. Release parking brake.
6. Operate mower per “CONTROLS” instructions on Page 18.
CAUTION Do not operate the engine in an
enclosed area due to the
harmful exhaust gas produced.
Note: When mowing with blades
engaged, set throttle control to
the MAXIMUM or wide open
setting to insure adequate
cooling of the engine and
to maintain mower deck blade
speed.