Dixon 115 150227 Lawn Mower User Manual


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SAFETY RULES
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
DANGER !
THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand and follow all instructions in the
manual and on the machine before starting.
• Onlyallowresponsibleadults,whoarefamiliar
with the instructions, to operate the machine.
• Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,stones,
toys,wireetc.,whichcouldbepickedupand
thrown by the blades.
• Besuretheareaisclearofallpeopleandpets
before mowing. Stop the machine if anyone enters
the area.
• Nevercarrypassengersorchildrenevenwith
blades off.
• Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutely
necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore
andwhilebacking.
• Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo
not direct it towards anyone. Do not operate the
mower without either the entire grass bagger or
the guard in place.
• Slowdownbeforeturning.
• Neverleavethemachineunattendedwhenthe
engine is running. Always turn off the blades, set
theparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremove
thekeybeforeleavingthemachine.
• Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.
• Stopenginebeforeremovinggrassbaggeror
unclogging chute.
• Mowonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight.
• Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
• Watchoutfortrafcwhenoperatingnearor
crossing roadways.
• Useextracarewhenloadingandunloadingthe
machineontoatrailerortruck.
• Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsand
above, are involved in a large percentage of riding
mower-related injuries. These operators should
evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower
safely enough to protect themselves and others
from serious injury.
• DO NOT operate mower with grass bagger, unless
the front weights are installed.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris
buildup which can touch hot exhaust/engine parts
andburn.Donotallowthemowerdecktoplow
leaves or other debris which can cause buildup
to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before
operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to
cool before storage.
WARNING
If machine is equipped with a tow hitch,
use extreme caution when towing. Never
allow children or others in or on towed
equipment..
Makewideturnstoavoidjack-kning.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to
stop. Do not tow on sloped ground. The
weight of the towed equipment may cause
loss of traction and loss of control.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation
for weight limits for towed equipment. Do
not tow near ditches, canals, and other
hazards.
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Look for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It
means:
CAUTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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