Dixon ZTR 700 Series, Operator'S Manual

7. 

DO NOT MOVE STEERING CONTROL 

LEVERS 

from forward position to 

reverse position rapidly. The speed 

and/or direction of travel is affected 

instantly by movement of the Steering 

Control Levers.

8. 

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO 

OPERATE MOWER. 

Do not allow 

others who have not had instruction to 

operate mower.

9.    ALWAYS TURN ENGINE OFF AND

REMOVE KEY before leaving the mower to 

prevent children and inexperienced operators 

from starting the engine. Never leave the 

mower unattended with engine running. 

Always wait for all moving parts and all sounds 

to stop before leaving operator's seat.

10.        WEAR STURDY, ROUGH-SOLED

WORK SHOES AND CLOSE-FITTING 

SLACKS AND SHIRTS. 

Never operate 

mower in bare feet, sandals or sneakers.

11.        NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS.

12.        KNOW THE AREA YOU ARE TO

MOW. Watch for hidden danger such as rocks, 

roots, sticks, holes, bumps, and drop-offs, etc. 

Before mowing, pick up all debris in area to be 

mowed. Sharp and hard objects can be 

propelled at a high speed and can act like 

shrapnel. Walk through tall grass BEFORE 

MOWING to make sure there are no hidden 

dangers. Mow higher than desired in tall grass 

to expose any hidden objects and/or 

obstacles, clean the area, and then mow to the 

desired height.

13.        NEVER REFUEL A MOWER

INDOORS. 

Allow the engine time to cool 

before refueling. Unseen vapors may be 

ignited by a spark. Always clean up spilled 

gasoline. Never run the engine indoors in a 

garage or any other closed building. Allow 

engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. 

The engine exhaust and gasoline fumes are 

dangerous.

14.        NEVER REMOVE THE FUEL CAP or

add gasoline to a running or hot engine that 

has not been allowed to cool for

2

several minutes after running. Always 

make sure the gas cap is in place.

15.        DO NOT SMOKE AROUND THE MOWER 

or the gasoline storage container. Gasoline 

fumes can easily ignite.

16.        KEEP GASOLINE IN A WELL-

VENTILATED AREA 

away from your living 

quarters and in tightly-capped safety cans. 

Never store mower with gasoline in the tank 

inside a building where fumes may reach 

open flame or spark.

17.        DISENGAGE BLADES, STOP ENGINE 

AND REMOVE IGNITION KEY 

before any 

servicing. Be sure all moving parts and all 

sounds have stopped. Let engine cool and 

disconnect the spark plugs so the engine 

cannot start by accident. A SLIGHT 

ROTATION OF THE BLADES COULD 

START THE ENGINE.

18.   KEEP ALL NUTS, BOLTS, AND

SCREWS TIGHT 

to be sure equipment is 

in safe working condition, especially blade 

mounting bolts.

19.        VEHICLE SHOULD BE STOPPED

AND INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE 

after 

striking a foreign object and the damage 

should be repaired before restarting and 

operating the equipment. Stop immediately 

and check for damage or loose parts if 

mower should start vibrating.

20.        DISENGAGE BLADES BEFORE 

DRIVING ACROSS WALKS or

projecting objects.

21   

KEEP SAFETY DEVICES AND 

GUARDS IN PLACE. 

If any of the safety 

switches become inoperable, have them 

repaired immediately.

22.   DO NOT STEP OR STAND ON THE

MOWER HOUSING. 

Stop or stand only on 

the foot deck.

23.       WATCH OUT FOR TRAFFIC near

roadways and when crossing roads.

24.        DO NOT USE MOWER WHEN GRASS IS 

WET OR SLIPPERY.

P-11408 (2/99)