Dixon 700 Series - Manual (Page 7)

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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