Dixon 17823-0704 manual Engine should Stop

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:

Failure to observe the following testing instructions could result in serious injury or death.

The following tests should be performed at the start

of each mowing day.

BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST:

a)Put parking brake in ON position.

b)Swing control levers to outward position.

c)Engage blade drive switch.

d)Turn ignition switch to START.

Engine should not turn over or attempt to start.

SEAT SWITCH TEST:

a)In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders, start the engine.

b)Leave control levers in outward position and put parking brake ON position.

c)Engage blade drive.

d)Raise slightly off seat.

ENGINE SHOULD STOP!

NOTE: If any safety check fails, do not operate the

mower until the system has been checked and repaired by an Authorized Dixon® Dealer.

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Contents RAM Series Important Read Carefully Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Do not Fire Hazards Fire Hazards Children Service Dixon ZTR Residential Warranty Policy RAM 44 MAG and RAM 50 MAG~Commercial Mowers Residential Models SpecificationsCommercial Models 50 Models Seat Adjustment InstructionsModels Control Levers ControlsTransmission Drive System Parking BrakeTo SET Parking Brake Throttle Control Lever Blade DriveCircuit Breaker Mower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Before Operating Mower Operation InstructionsStarting Instructions To Free Wheel Machine Unlock Transmission Towing Trailers and Other AttachmentsParking Brake Switch Test Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsEngine should Stop Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Failure to observe the following instructions Mowing with a Grass Catcher AttachmentSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions Maintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceCutter Blade Maintenance Engine BatteryLubrication TiresBelt Tension BeltsBelt Tension Manual Adjustment Changing the Engine OIL OIL Fill Neutral Adjustment Illustration a Illustration B Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Warranty Cleaning the MowerPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsDeck Removal Blades Standard Service Parts ListEngine AIR and OIL Filters Engine WON’T Turn Over TroubleshootingMower Loses Power or Transmission Overheats Page Page Date OIL Changed Date Engine Tuned OWNER’S InformationRAM Series