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WARNING! Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the operator or other person. The owner must understand these instructions to operate the mower. Each person operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering substance. WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
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CONTENTS Introduction ................................................ 4 Maintenance ............................................... 34 Congratulations ..................................... 4 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 34 Use ........................................................ 4 Battery .................................................... 36 Good service ......................................... 5 Ignition System ....................................... 37 Serial number
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Dixon ride-on mower. This machine is built for superior efficiency to rapidly mow primarily large areas. A control panel easily accessible to the operator and a hydrostatic transmission regulated by steering controls both contribute to the machine’s performance. This manual is a valuable document. Read the contents carefully before using or servicing the machine. The following of instructions (use, service, maintenance, etc.) by all who ope
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Good Service Dixon’s products are sold all over the world and only in specialized retail stores with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service. Before the product is delivered, the machine has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by your retailer. See the certificate in the Service Journal in this operator’s manual. When you need spare parts or support in service questions, warranty issues, etc., please consult
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SYMBOLS AND DECALS These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator’s manual. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. WARNING! Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury or death, particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instructions given in the manual. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. Used
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SYMBOLS AND DECALS Read Shut off engine and Keep a safe Use on slopes No passengers Operator’s remove key before distance from no greater Manual performing any the machine than 10° maintenance or repair work Whole body Severing of fingers Do not open or Careful backing up, Careful going exposure to and toes remove safety watch for other forward, watch for thrown objects shields while people other people engine is running Moving sharp blades under cover English-7
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SAFETY • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard. • Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Watch for traffic when o
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SAFETY Personal Safety Equipment WARNING! When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment (shown in illustrations) shall be used. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your retailer for help in choosing the right equipment. • Make sure that you have first aid equipment close at hand when using the machine. • Never use the machine when barefoot. • Always wear protective shoes or boot
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SAFETY • Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers or other attachments; they can affect the stability of the machine. Do not use on steep slopes. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in. Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attra
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SAFETY Maintenance WARNING! The engine must not be started when the driver’s floor plate or any protective plate for the mower deck’s drive belt is removed. Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. • Use only approved gasoline container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine runni
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SAFETY • Ensure that nuts and bolts, especially the fastening bolts for the blade attachments, are properly tightened, torqued and that the equipment is in good condition. • Do not modify safety equipment. Check 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 avoid running the engine with overly high engine speeds.
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SAFETY Roll over Protection system (ROPS) WARNING! The ROPS increases the basic weight of the unit by 42 lbs/19 kg. The ROPS on the US units are standard, on The structures capability may be the European units is the ROPS an accessory. impaired by structural damage if • Do not use ROPS as a lifting, attaching or overturned, or alteration occurs. anchoring point. If any of these conditions take • Do not use ROPS for wrecking or towing. place, the total structure MUST be replaced. • Do not exceed
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CONTROLS 1. Motion Control Levers The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. The steering controls can be moved forward or backward about a neutral position. Furthermore, there is a neutral position, which is locked if the steering controls are moved outward. When both controls are in the neutral position (N), the machine stands still. By moving both controls an equal amount forward or backward, the machine moves in a straight line forward or bac
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CONTROLS 2. Seat adjustment lever The seat can be adjusted lengthways. When making adjustments, sit on the seat. Slide the lever to the side and maneuver seat to appropriate placement and release lever. 3. Bypass Linkages When pushing or pulling the mower, be sure to engage the IZT (Integrated Zeroturn Transaxle) bypass 8050-165 Seat adjustment linkages. • Always turn off engine before engaging or disengaging the hydro release. Never attempt to adjust the bypass linkages with the engine running.
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CONTROLS 4. Refueling The machine has one fuel tank, just behind the seat. The tank capacity is 4.5 gallons (17 liters). The engine will run on a minimum of 85-octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix). Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline can be used. See also Technical Data concerning ethanol fuel. Methanol fuel is not allowed. When operating below 32°F (0°C) use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. 8050-768 Fuel tank WARNING! Gasoline is highly flamma
