SAfETy
16-
dixon
8011-514
Regularly clean deck
The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and
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gashes. Wrap the blades or use protective
gloves when handling them.
Check the parking brake’s functionality
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regularly. Adjust and service as necessary.
The mulch blades should only be used in
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familiar areas when higher quality mowing is
desired.
Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass,
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leaves, and other debris that may have
accumulated on the machine. Allow the
machine to cool before putting it in storage.
Regularly clean deck and underside of
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deck, avoid spraying engine and electrical
components with water.
Transport
The machine is heavy and can cause serious
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crushing injuries. Be extra cautious when it is
loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle or trailer.
Use an approved trailer to transport the
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machine. Activate the parking brake, turn off
the fuel supply, and fasten the machine with
approved fastening devices, such as bands,
chains, or straps, when transporting.
do not operate this machine on public
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roadways.
Check and abide by local traffic regulations
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before transporting the machine on any road.
do not tow this machine, it may cause damage
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to the drive system.
do not tow any trailers, etc. with this mower.
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They may jackknife or overturn causing
damage to the mower and possibly serious
injury to the operator.
load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up
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ramps of suitable strength using a slow speed.
do not lift! The machine is not intended to be
lifted by hand.
Customer responsibilities
Read and observe the safety rules.
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follow a regular schedule in maintaining,
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caring for and using your mower.
follow the instructions under “Maintenance”
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and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through
your authorized dixon dealer.
WARNING!
Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure
can have sufficient force to penetrate
the skin, causing serious injury.
If injured by escaping fluid, see a
doctor at once. Serious infection
or reaction can develop if proper
medical treatment is not administered
immediately.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the
machine in place during transport. Ensure that
the machine is well fastened to the transport
vehicle. Always reverse the machine onto the
transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over.
WARNING!
This mower is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, bush-
covered or grass-covered land unless
the engine’s exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be
maintained in effective working order
by the operator.
