Dixon Zero-Turn Riding Mower Manuel D’Utilisation

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.

(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.