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Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com
General Safety Precautions
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND THE INSTRUCTIONS
FURNISHED WITH ATTACHMENTS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MOWER.
1.
Know the location and function of the controls and how to operate them. Know how to stop quickly.
2.
Do not allow children under the age of 18 to operate machine.
3.
Do not allow anyone to operate the machine without proper instruction.
4.
Do not carry passengers.
5.
Do not mow when children, pets, or others are present.
The operator is responsible for the safety
of others within the vicinity of the operation of this mower.
6.
While operating the machine, always:
• place roll over protection system in up position (if applicable)
• wear seat belt if roll over protection system is installed
• keep hands and feet inside of the machine.
7.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating blades or other rotating parts while engine is
running.
8.
Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, toys, or debris of any kind).
9.
Disengage all attachment clutches, set parking brake, and place steering speed control levers into
neutral-lock (open) position before attempting to start engine.
10.
Disengage power to attachments, stop engine, engage parking brake and remove ignition key before
leaving the operator position or leaving machine unattended.
11.
Do not attempt to adjust or repair the mower deck, the drive system, the mower blades, or any moving
parts of the machine while the engine is running. You must disengage power to attachments,
disengage PTO (Deck Engagement Switch), set steering speed control levers to neutral-lock, set
parking brake,
shut off the engine,
and remove key before making any repairs or adjustments or
attempting any of the following tasks:
• Adjusting deck pitch
• unclogging the mower deck chute
• checking blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at the specified intervals
• refueling (never add fuel while engine is running or hot)
Failure to comply with the above may result in personal injury or death.
12.
Disengage power to attachments when transporting unit or when unit is not in use.
13.
Never operate this mower on slopes exceeding 5
O
- 10
O
- 15
O
degrees in any specific direction.
NOTE: To operate on terrain that exceeds these limits constitutes misuse of the equipment
and as such, any and all injuries as a result of said use are expressly disclaimed.
14.
Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes to prevent tipping and/or loss of control of
mower. Be especially cautious and
slow down
when changing directions on steep terrain.
15.
DO NOT operate on slopes when grass is wet.
16.
When mowing downhill, loss of traction and/or braking ability may occur. Use extreme caution and
good judgement before mowing sloped terrain.
17.
Stay alert for holes, rocks, roots or other terrain features which may cause loss or sudden increase in
traction. Care must be taken to keep away from drop-offs.
18.
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy attachments.
• Use only approved draw bar hitch points.
• Limit loads to those you can safely control.
• Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.
19.
Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads, and obey traffic laws. Disengage blades and wait for
them to stop completely before crossing gravel roads.
20.
When using any attachments, never direct discharge of materials toward bystanders, nor allow anyone
near the machine while it is in operation.
21.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure equipment is in safe working condition.
