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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Dixon 17823-0704 manual Engine should Stop