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Operation instructions, Testing of safety interlock systems – Dixon 4500 Series User Manual

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:

BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST:

a) Put parking brake in ON position
b) Swing out control levers
c) Engage blade drive switch
d) Turn ignition switch to START

Engine should not turn over or attempt to start.

SEAT SWITCH TEST:

a) In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders,
start the engine
b) Leave levers swung out and parking brake ON
c) Engage blade drive
d) Raise slightly off seat

ENGINE SHOULD STOP!

NOTE:

If Any Safety Check FAILS, Do Not Operate

The Mower until the system has been checked

and repaired by an Authorized Dixon Dealer.