Dixon 700 Series manual Safety Interlock System, Checklist Before Operation

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SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

25.MOW ONLY DURING DAYLIGHT.

26.THIS MACHINE IS NOT MEANT FOR

HIGHWAY OR STREET USE. It is not

a recreational vehicle and it should not be operated as such.

27.ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH when transporting.

SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

Your Zero Turning Radius Mower is equipped with switches interlocked for your safety.

1.The mower blades must be disengaged before engine will start.

2.The Steering Control Levers must be in the neutral "OUT" position before the engine will start.

3.The engine will stop if the mower blade clutch is engaged when the operator leaves the driver's seat.

4.The engine will stop if the Steering Control Levers are not in the neutral "OUT" position when the operator leaves the driver's seat.

5.The engine will stop if the brake is

"SET" and the Steering Control Levers are moved to the "IN" position.

6.The engine will stop if the brake is "SET" and the mower blade clutch is engaged.

CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION

1.Make sure fuel tank is full. Use regular unleaded gasoline (see engine owner's manual for more details).

2.Make sure dirt and foreign matter is

kept out of gas tank. Use a clean funnel and gas can.

3.Do not mix oil with gasoline.

4.Do not use white, high test or premium gasoline. Do not use de-icers, carburetor cleaners, or other such additives.

5.Check the crankcase oil level. Make sure the engine is off. The mower should be parked on a level area. Do not overfill. (See your engine manual for more detailed instruction.)

6.Check the hydrostatic transmission oil level. (See "Maintenance" section of this manual.)

7.Check battery fluid level.

8.Inspect V-belts.

9.Check tire pressure:

Model

Front tires

Rear tires

All Models

12psi

12psi

 

 

 

10.Make sure underside of mower deck is free of grass.

11.Make sure mower blades are sharp and secured tightly.

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Dixon 700 Series manual Safety Interlock System, Checklist Before Operation