Dixon 966 004901 Lawn Mower Accessory User Manual


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SAFETY RULES
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.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
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 catcher 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catcher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 catcher,
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.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and
tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or
death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot
back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not
mow it.
DO
• Mowupanddownslopes(10°Max.),notacross.
• Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
• Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps.Uneventerrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low speed so that you
will not have to stop while on the slope.
• Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments. These can change the stability of the
machine.
• Keepallmovementontheslopesslow and
gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed
or direction.
• Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope.Iftireslose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straightdown the slope.
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