Dixie Chopper X2002-50 - General Safety Suggestions; Safe Operation Practices

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GENERAL SAFETY SUGGESTIONS
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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICE - RIDING VEHICLES
1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly - READ C. Open doors if engine is run in garage - exhaust
THIS OWNERS MANUAL and instructions furnished fumes are dangerous. Do not run engine (motor)
with attachments. indoors.
2. Do not allow children to operate machine. Do not 17. Keep vehicle and attachments in good operating
allow adults to operate machine w ithout proper condition and keep safety devices in place and
instruction. working.
3. Do not carry passengers.
Do not mow when
18. Keep all nuts, bolts and screw s tight to be sure
children and others are present.
equipment is in safe w orking condition.
4. Clear w ork area of objects (w ire, rocks, etc.) 19. Never store equipment w ith gasoline in the tank
w hich might be picked up and throw n. inside a building w here fumes may reach an open
5. Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into flame or spark
neutral before attempting to start engine (motor). 20. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure
6. Disengage pow er to attatchments and stop engine 21. To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of grass,
(motor) before leaving operator position.
leaves or excessive grease.
7. Disengage pow er to attachments and stop engine 22. Vehicle and attachments should be stopped and
(motor) before making any repairs or adjustments. inspected for damage after striking a foreign object
8. Disengage pow er to attachments w hen transporting and the damage should be repaired before restarting
or not in use.
and operating the equipment.
9. Take all possible precautions w hen leaving vehicle 23. Do not change engine governor settings or over-
unattended; such as disengaging pow er-take-off, speed engine.
low ering attachments, shifting into neutral, stopping 24. When using vehicle w ith mow er:
engine and removing key. 1. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
10. Do not stop or start suddenly w hen going uphill or 2. Never make a cutting height adjustment w hile
dow nhill. Mow up and dow n the face of steep engine (motor) is running if operator must
slopes; never across the face. If a steep hill must dismount to do so.
be asdended,
back
up the hill; drive forw ard w hen 3. Shut engine (motor) off w hen unclogging chute.
descending. 4. Check blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at
11. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on frequent intervals.
slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss 25. Under normal usuage, grass catcher bag material is
of control. Be especially cautious w hen changing subject to deterioration and wear. It should be
directions on slopes. checked frequently for bag replacement. Replacement
12. Stay alert for holes, rocks and roots in the terrain bags should be checked to ensure compliance w ith
which may cause the vehicle to upset. Keep aw ay original manufacturers recommendations or
from dropoffs. specifications.
13. Use care w hen pulling loads or using heavy 26. Disengage pow er to mow er before backing up. Do
equipment. not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary
a. Use only approved draw bar hitch points. and then only after careful observation of the entire
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control. area behind the mow er.
c. Do not turn sharply. Use care w hen backing. 27. Use personal protective equipment w hen operating
d. Use counterw eights w hen suggested in ow ner’s or performing maintenance such as (but not limited
manual. to) protection for eyes, ears, feet & head.
14. Watch out
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15. When using any attachments never direct discharge
of material tow ard bystanders nor allow anyone near
vehicle w hile in operation.
16. Handle gasoline w ith care - it is highly flammable.
A. Use approved gasoline container. Place container
out of reach of children.
B. Use gasoline only as fuel - never as a cleaner.
Never remove cap or add gasoline to a running or
hot engine or an engine that has not been allow ed
to cool for several minutes after running. Never fill
fuel tank indoors. Wipe up spilled gasoline. And
positively
NO SMOKING.