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Regularly clean deck
regularly clean deck and underside of deck, •
avoid spraying engine and electrical components
with water.
Transport
The machine is heavy and can cause serious •
crushing injuries. Be extra cautious when it is
loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle or trailer.
Use an approved trailer to transport the machine. •
Activate the parking brake, turn off the fuel supply,
and fasten the machine with approved fastening
devices, such as bands, chains, or straps, when
transporting.
do not operate this machine on public roadways.•
Check and abide by local trafc regulations •
before transporting the machine on any road.
do not tow this machine, it may cause damage to •
the drive system.
do not tow any trailers, etc. with this mower. They •
may jackknife or overturn causing damage to the
mower and possibly serious injury to the operator.
load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up •
ramps of suitable strength using a slow speed. do
not lift! The machine is not intended to be lifted by
hand.
Customer Responsibilities
read and observe the safety rules.•
follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring •
for and using your mower.
follow the instructions under • Maintenance and
Storage sections of this owner’s manual.
A spark arrester for the mufer is available through
your authorized dixon dealer.
WARNING!
Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure
can have sufcient force to penetrate
the skin, causing serious injury.
If injured by escaping uid, see a
doctor at once. Serious infection
or reaction can develop if proper
medical treatment is not administered
immediately.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The parking brake is not sufcient to lock the
machine in place during transport. Ensure that
the machine is well fastened to the transport
vehicle. Always reverse the machine onto the
transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over.
WARNING!
This mower is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved wooded, bush-covered
or grass-covered land unless the
engine’s exhaust system is equipped
with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be
maintained in effective working order
by the operator.