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Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com
General Safety Precautions
22.
Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
23.
Never attempt to operate mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
24.
Handle gasoline with care.
Follow these guidelines:
• Use approved gasoline container
• Place container out of reach of children
• Use gasoline only as a fuel, never as a cleaner
• Never remove fuel cap while engine is running or hot
• Never add fuel while engine is running or hot
• Never fill fuel tank indoors
• Wipe up spilled gasoline
• Do not smoke while refueling the machine
• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark
• Always have a fire extinguisher present when using gasoline or other flammable substance.
25.
Keep vehicle and attachments in good operating condition. Keep safety devices, such as guards,
shields, and covers, in place and in working condition.
26.
Do not operate the mower or attachments if any guards are missing or are not functioning properly.
27.
After striking a foreign object, stop and secure the mower, and then inspect for damage. Repair any
damage before restarting and operating the equipment.
28.
The machine is calibrated at the factory. Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine.
29.
Disengage power to mower deck before backing up. The mower is not designed to mow in reverse.
Dixie Chopper’s zero turning radius nearly eliminates the need for backing up. Simply turn the mower
around within its own dimension and proceed forward.
30.
Do not mow with mower blades that are out of balance, have worn, or have been damaged.
31.
Personal protection equipment such as safety goggles, hearing protection and other devices must be
worn while operating the machine. Do not operate or service the mower when barefoot or wearing
open-toed shoes.
32.
Use caution when handling mower blades during replacement or maintenance. Wear appropriate
protective gloves and clothing. Failure to comply may result in personal injury.
33.
Operate mower only in daylight or good artificial light.
34.
Do not operate when grass is wet.
35.
Do not make sudden turns, stops, starts, reversals, or any other abrupt maneuvers, especially when
negotiating slopes. The steering speed control levers are very responsive to slight movement. Rapid,
rough, or jerky manipulation of the steering speed control levers may result in damage to equipment
and personal injury.
36.
Do not run the engine in an enclosure without adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide which is harmful to animals and humans. Failure to comply can result in personal injury or
death.
37.
Do not work underneath the mower unless it is adequately supported by jack stands or similar type
devices that have a safe working load of at least 2000 lbs or more. Failure to adequately support the
machine in this manner may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
38.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal when setting up, adjusting, or doing repairs on your mower.
Failure to comply may result in personal injury or death.
39.
Do not touch hot parts of the mower. Failure to comply can result in personal injury.
40.
Give complete and undivided attention to the job at hand.
41.
Obey all safety decals.
