Dixon D19KH42, Operator'S Manual

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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and 

comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac-

tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, 

while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with 

the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 14)

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage 

transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing  

po si tion.  Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar 

of tractor.
• 

Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment 

lift control. 

•  Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and 

release so it is held in the disengaged position.

•  Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.
•  To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

ADD GASOLINE 

•  Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill.  

Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a 

minimum of 87 octane.  (Use of  leaded gasoline will 

increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce 

valve life).  Do not mix oil with gasoline.  Purchase fuel 

in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure 

fuel freshness.

CAUTION:  Alcohol blended fuels (called 

gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can 

attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion 

and for ma tion of acids during storage.  Acidic 

gas can damage the fuel system of an engine 

while in storage.  To avoid engine problems, 

the fuel system should be emptied before 

stor age of 30 days or longer.  Drain the gas 

tank, start the engine and let it run until the 

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.  Use fresh 

fuel next sea son.  See Storage In struc tions for 

additional information.  Never use engine or 

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank 

or permanent damage may occur.

TRANSMISSION ENGAGED

TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED

Fig. 14

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 

The engine in your tractor  has been shipped, from the 

factory, already filled with sum mer weight oil.  
•  Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.  
•  Pull up and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. 

Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and push down firmly 

into place. Remove and read oil level.  If necessary, 

add oil until  “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached.  Do 

not overfill.

•  For cold weather operation you should change oil for 

easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the 

Maintenance sec tion of this manual).   

•  To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in 

this manual.

CAUTION:  Wipe off any spilled oil or 

fuel.  Do not store, spill or use gasoline 

near an open flame.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System 

(ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse 

direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off 

the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" 

position.

 WARNING:

  Backing up with the attachment clutch en-

gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the 

ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment 

clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator 

decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the 

attachment engaged. 

Do not mow in reverse unless 

absolutely necessary

.

USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (See Fig. 13)

Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders 

will enter the mowing area.
•  Depress brake pedal all the way down.
• 

With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise 

to ROS "ON" position.

•  Look down and behind before and while backing.
• 

Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to start movement.

•  When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the 

ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.

ROS "ON" 

POSITION

ENGINE "ON" POSITION

(NORMAL OPERATING)

02828

Fig. 13

OPERATION

NOTE

:  To protect hood from damage when transporting 

your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed 

and secured to tractor.  Use an appropriate means of tying 

hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

IMPORTANT

: When operating in temperatures below 32°F 

(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gas o line to help ensure 

good cold weather start ing.