Dixon Kodiak 965884601 - Manual (Page 14)

SAFETy
14 -Dixon
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Never drive the machine in an enclosed space
General Maintenance
Never operate machine in a closed area. •
Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the •
equipment is in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
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proper operation regularly.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other
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debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine
to cool before storing.
If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect
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the machine. Repair, if necessary, before
restarting.
Never make any adjustments or repairs with
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the engine running.
Check grass catcher components and the
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discharge guard frequently and replace with
manufacturer’s recommended parts, when
necessary.
Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or
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wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them.
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and
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service as required.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction
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labels, as necessary.
Do not modify safety equipment. Check
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regularly to be sure it works properly. The
machine must not be driven with defective
or unmounted protective plates, protective
cowlings, safety switches, or other protective
devices.
Do not change the settings of governors and
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avoid running the engine with overly high
engine speeds. If you run the engine too fast,
you risk damaging the machine components.
Be very careful when handling battery acid.
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Acid on skin can cause serious corrosive
burns. If you spill battery acid on your skin,
rinse immediately with water.
Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact
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a doctor immediately.
Be careful when servicing the battery.
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Explosive gases form in the battery. Never
perform maintenance on the battery when
smoking or near open flames or sparks.
The battery can explode and cause serious
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injury/damage.
WARNING!
The battery contains lead and lead
compounds, chemicals that are
considered to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive
system damage. Wash your hands
after handling the battery.
WARNING!
Use protective glasses for
maintenance work.