Dixon ZTR 5022, ZTR 5017 Safety, The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander

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SAFETY

RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED,

CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander...

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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 tube1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 5000 Series Models2. 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 LEVERCIRCUIT BREAKER BLADE DRIVEMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER BEFORE OPERATING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTOWING 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 ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELT BELT TENSIONBELT 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 A. AIR GAP ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTB. OHMS TEST OIL REQUIREMENTS HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICEOIL 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 NUMBERare registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc Dixon and ZTR5000Series