Transport - Dixon Mower Operator's Manual

Transport

• The machine is heavy and can cause serious
crushing injuries. Be extra cautious when it is
loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle or trailer.
• Use an approved trailer to transport the machine.
Activate the parking brake, turn off the fuel supply,
and fasten the machine with approved fastening
devices, such as bands, chains, or straps, when
transporting.
• Do not operate this machine on public roadways.
• Check and abide by local traffic regulations before
transporting the machine on any road.
• Do not tow this machine, it may cause damage to
the drive system.
• Do not tow any trailers, etc. with this mower. They
may jackknife or overturn causing damage to the
mower and possibly serious injury to the operator.
• load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up
ramps of suitable strength using a slow speed. Do
not lift! The machine is not intended to be lifted by
hand.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the
machine in place during transport. Ensure that
the machine is well fastened to the transport
vehicle. Always reverse the machine onto the
transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over.
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SAFETy
Regularly clean deck
WARNING!
Escaping hydraulic oil under
pressure can have sufficient force
to penetrate the skin, causing
serious injury. If injured by escaping
fluid, see a doctor at once. Serious
infection or reaction can develop
if proper medical treatment is not
administered immediately.
WARNING!
This mower is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved forested, bush covered
or grassy lands unless the engine's
system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or
state laws (if any). If a spark arrester
is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the
operator.
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