Dixon 52 - 27 KOH, 60 - 27 KOH, 60 - 30 KOH, 72 - 27 KOH manual General Operation

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WARNING

 

 

! WARNING

Failure to observe the following instructions

could result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION (continued)

To avoid personal injury from accidental clutch engagement, stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.

Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Slow down before turning to reduce the risk of tip-over.

Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

Use extra care when loading or unloading the mower into a trailer or truck. Push, do not ride the mower when loading and unloading.

Protect your eyes. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower.

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.

To protect against possible tip-over, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for wheel weights and counterweights.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as needed.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Page Important Read Carefully Page Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Roll Over Protection System Rops Owner/operator responsibilities Fire Hazards Fire Hazards CHILDREN, Bystanders and Pets Service Dixon Warrants ITS ZTR Mowers Against Defects in Material Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Seat Adjustment Instructions Control Levers ControlsTo SET Park Brake Park BrakeChoke and Throttle Control Lever Blade DriveMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Operation InstructionsBefore Operating Mower Starting Instructions Testing of Safety Interlock Systems Park Brake Switch TestControl Lever Switch Test Seat Switch Test Blade Drive Switch TestMowing with a Mulching Attachment CUT High MOW Often Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with aSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Typ es Best Cut Heig hts Grass Height and Cutting SuggestionsTo Free Wheel Machine Towing Trailers Other AttachmentsMaintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceCutter Blade Maintenance Belts EngineBelt Tension OFF Season Battery Storage BatteryLubrication TiresOIL Fill Changing the Engine OILHydrostatic Transmission Fluid Filter Service Service IntervalsMaintenance Procedure Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Warranty Cleaning the MowerPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsStandard Service Parts List BladesEngine AIR and OIL Filters Troubleshooting Engine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward Date Engine Tuned OWNER’S InformationDixon and ZTR Are registered trademarks