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Safety, General operation (continued) – Dixon ZTR 5023 User Manual

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GENERAL OPERATION (continued):

•Turn off blades when not mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging

chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

•Do not operate the mower while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

•Watch for traffic when operating near or crossingroadways.

•Use extra care when loading or unloading the mower into a

trailer or truck. Do not ride the mower when loading and

unloading.

•Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side

shields when operating mower.

•Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are

involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related

injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to

operate the riding mower safely enough to protect

themselves and others from serious injury.

•Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for wheel

weights and counterweights.

Maintain or replace safety & instruction labels as needed.

WARNING:

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

SAFETY