Dixon ZTR Mowers Benutzerhandbuch

SAFETY 

The most common causes of lawn mower injuries are: 

1.  Contact with mower blade(s) with hands or feet. 
2. Tipping 

over. 

3. Running 

over 

children. 

 

•  Read,  understand,  and observe  all  instructions before 

starting mower. 

•  Allow only responsible adults to operate mower.  

•  Wear appropriate, safe clothing when operating mower. 

Never operate mower with bare feet or open sandals. 

•  Do not use mower when grass is wet or slippery. 

•  Clear area of rocks, wire, toys, and other objects which can 

cause injury If thrown by mower. 

•  Clear area of people and pets. Stop mower If anyone enters 

area. 

•  Do not carry passengers. 

•  Look behind before and during backing. Do not mow in 

reverse unless absolutely necessary. Check discharge 
direction. Do not point discharge at people, passing cars, 
windows, or doors, 

•  Slow down before turning. 

•  Do not leave running mower unattended. Turn off blade, set 

parking brake, turn off engine and remove key before 
dismounting. 

Your Dixon mower is equipped with a weight-

sensitive switch which kills the engine when the 
operator leaves the seat while blade is engaged. 
TEST THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE 
BEFORE EACH MOWER USE BY STARTING 
ENGINE, ENGAGING BLADE AND RISING SLIGHTLY 
FROM SEAT. IF ENGINE DOES NOT STOP, SEE 
YOUR DEALER FOR NECESSARY REPAIR. 

•  Turn off blade, shut off engine, and remove-key before 

removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. 

•  Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 

•  Do not operate mower while under the influence of alcohol 

or drugs. 

•  Watch for traffic when operating mower near or when 

crossing roadways.