Dixon ZTR 5022, ZTR 5017 manual Operation Instructions, Mowing With A Grass Catcher Attachment

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MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT:

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT:

In order to achieve optimum performance when mowing with a grass catching attachment, please read and follow the tips listed below:

1.Set engine speed control to the wide open or full setting.

2.Do Not Attempt To Cut Grass When It Is Wet. Wet grass will clog both the underside of the deck and the attachment chutes. Empty bags often to prevent plugging.

3.If the grass is tall, place the mower deck cut height selector in the top or second notch. Initially overlap cutting swaths instead of a full swath with each pass.

4.Keep The Underside Of The Mower Deck Clean. Frequent removal of dried grass and dirt will greatly assist in bagging of the clippings.

5.Use only the correct blades. Some grass catching attachments require a "high-lift" blade. See your dealer for advice on the type of blades needed for your mower.

6.Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season.

7.Operate the mower at a slower ground speed than when mowing without a grass catching attachment.

6.Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season. CAUTION

Watch for low hanging branches or other obstacles which might hit the catcher top while turning or backing the mower.

Use care when backing to avoid pushing the grass bags into the frame or hot exhaust muffler of the engine.

Disengage blade and stop engine prior to clearing grass from either the discharge chute or grass catcher components.

Keep all attachment bolts tight.

Do Not operate the mower with the grass catching attachment partially removed.

Important:

Do not leave clippings in the bags while the mower is stored.

Damp grass clippings are a fire hazard if left in the bags.

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Contents 5000 SERIES 1999 Operators ManualIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY INDEX 5000 SeriesSAFETY The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystanderread and understand this manual to prevent injuries RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATEDSAFETY SYMBOLS DangerFollow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices Safety Alert SymbolSAFETY Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result inThis cutting mower is capable of amputating hands & feet and throwing objectsSLOPE OPERATION CHILDREN SERVICE SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY -- HYDRO-GEAR MODELSDIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY -- ESTATE MODELS WARRANTYSPECIFICATIONS Model ZTR5020 CHASSIS 11 GA - rectangular tubeSEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 5000 Series Models 1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjuster CONTROLS PARKING BRAKE CAUTION Engage parking brake before starting engineTO SET PARKING BRAKE HYDRO-GEAR DRIVE SYSTEMTO GO BACKWARD TURNING BRAKINGCHOKE CONTROL LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL LEVERBLADE DRIVE CIRCUIT BREAKERMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWERTOWING TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS If Any Safety Check FAILS Do Not Operate The Mower untilthe system has been checked and repaired by an Authorized Dixon ZTR DealerSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Engine STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Engine has been operatedMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT 6. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting SeasonBesurethatdeflectorisproperlyinstalledonthe dischargechute SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGSGRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS 5. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting SeasonDECK ROLLERS 60 DeckCARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEBefore performing any maintenance, shut off engine OFF-SEASON BATTERY STORAGEMOWER BLADE MAINTENANCE BELT TENSION ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELTBELT SERVICE INTERVALS FUEL SHUT OFF VALVELUBRICATION LOCATIONSREAR WHEELS WHEEL REVERSALCHANGING THE ENGINE OIL PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENTPLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENTMOWER DECK REMOVAL MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE T-BOX TO HYDROSTAT BELT ADJUSTMENT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT A. AIR GAP ADJUSTMENTB. OHMS TEST HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICE OIL REQUIREMENTSOIL FILTER P/N 7252- IMPORTANT 3. Put fresh oil in reservoir. Fill reservoir to the full mark CLEANING THE MOWER WARRANTYPARTS/SERVICE WHEELS AND TIRESSTANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST 42 DECK50 DECK 60 DECKKOHLER AND BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER CUT QUALITYSITUATION CAUSESDRIVE SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Page OWNER INFORMATION MOWER MODEL NUMBERPURCHASED FROM MOWER SERIAL NUMBERDixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc5000Series