SERIAL NUMBERS
The lawn mower has three serial numbers:
1.Mower Number - Located on frame at rear of engine.
WHEN REFERRING TO SERIAL NUMBER ON OWNER REGISTRATION, ETC., USE MOWER SERIAL
NUMBER LOCATED ON FRAME AT REAR OF ENGINE. (This number will have DM In front of the No.)
2.- Transaxle Number - Located on transaxle. (This number will have DT In front of the No.)
3.Engine Number - Located on engine.
IMPORTANT —SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING MOWER
1.Read these Safety Reminders and engine manufacturer^ operating and maintenance instructions that are furnished with the mower.
2.Discuss proper maintenance with your Dixon dealer, to save money and prevent injury. Consult your dealer before removing any parts or making repairs.
3.Don't allow anyone to operate your Dixon mower without proper instruction. Never allow children to operate this mower.
4.Before mowing, pick up all debris — particularly stones and sharp objects.
5.Before starting engine:
(a)Check engine oil and make sure gas cap is in place.
(b)Engage parking brake.
(c)Disengage mower blades.
(d)Make sure control levers are in neutral
position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6.The revolutionary Dixon mower attracts many admiring neighbors. But when mowing, all persons
—especially children — and pets should be cleared from the mowing area.
7.Move, throttle control to "CHOKE" position.
8.To start models with electric starting, simply insert ignition key and turn to "START" position. When the engine starts, release the Ignition key and it will return to the "RUN" position. Move throttle from "CHOKE" to "SLOW" position. To stop the engine, simply turn the key to the "OFP position. NOTE: Some electric start models are also , equipped with manual start provision. To start engine manually, turn switch to "RUN" and pull the starter rope.
9.Set engine to desired speed by adjusting throttle control. (Suggest set at slow speed during initial operation.)
10.NOTE SAFETY FEATURE: Safety switches stop engine when operator leaves seat while blades are engaged, and engine cannot be restarted when blades are engaged. OPERATOR SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS AND NOT RELY ON SAFETY SWITCHES.
11.This mower Is equipped with a unique transaxle that
requires only two drive levers to control braking, turning, direction and speed.
INITIAL OPERATION
It is recommended that first operation of mower be done at a slow throttle setting with mower blades disengaged until operator is thoroughly familiar with the unit.
