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across walks or objects that project above the surface.
9. When the mower is not in use, turn the engine off; never
leave the engine running unattended. Your Dixon mower is
equipped with a weight-sensitive switch that kills the engine
when operator leaves the seat while blades are
engaged.
10. Before adjusting your mower or adding fuel, turn the engine
off. Let it cool, and disconnect the spark plug so the engine
cannot start by accident. Be sure all moving parts are
stopped.
11. Never run the engine indoors; the fumes are dangerous.
12. Before backing your Dixon mower, stop, turn around,
and
look.
13. Gasoline fumes are explosive; use only approved gasoline
containers to store small amount of fuel. No special oil/gas
mixtures are needed for your Dixon mower.
14. If the mower should start vibrating, stop the engine
immediately and check for damage or loose parts. Vibra-
tion is usually the warning of trouble.
15. Never lift lawn mower by the body; lift only by the frame.
ALWAYS SET PARKING BRAKE AND DISENGAGE BLADE OPERATION BEFORE DISMOUNTING
IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTURCTIONS
Dixon ZTR mowers offer a new concept in mowing, providing
unique maneuverability and ease. The following procedures will
allow one to become familiar with the unique method of control
very .easily.
1. SET PARKING BRAKE — Be sure that drive levers are
free. (When drive levers are released, they will return to
neutral position.)
2. Move "Blade Operation" lever to "Disengage" position.
Engine will not start when blades are engaged.
3. Move throttle control to "Choke" position.
4. To start models with electric starting, simply insert ignition
key and turn to the far right position. When the engine
starts, release the ignition key and it will remain in the
"RUN" position. To stop the engine simply turn the key to
the "OFF" position.
NOTE: Electric start models are also equipped with manual
start provision. To start engine manually turn switch to "RUN"
and pull the starter rope. To start manual start models, turn
switch to "RUN" position. A sharp pull will start the engine.
Release the start-