Dixon ZTRCLASSIC manual Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

GRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONS:

Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet.

If the grass is tall, place the mower deck cut height lever in the top or second notch. “Initially” overlap cutting swaths instead of a full swath with each pass. Some applications may require a second cutting.

Keep the underside of the mower deck clean.

Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season.

As a rule of thumb, never cut off more than 1/3 of the total grass blade length.

Correct mowing height can reduce weeds and disease by 50% to 80%.

The following grass cut heights are based an adequate moisture conditions and normal thatch build-up in a healthy lawn. Some locations and applications may require slightly different cut heights. If in doubt, consult your local lawn professional for assistance.

Grass Types

Best Cut Heights

Bermudagrass

1 - 2”

Bluegrass

2 - 3”

Buffalograss

11/2 -3”

Ryegrass

2 - 3”

Tall Fescue

3-31/2

Zoysiagrass

1 - 3”

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Contents ZTR Classic Important Read Carefully Index Blade Contact TIP Over RUN Over Back Over SafetySafety Alert Symbol Never carry passengers General OperationGeneral Operation Do not Slope OperationChildren Service Service CUT-MORE Body SpecificationsModel ZTR Classic Seat Adjustment InstructionsTransmission Drive System ControlsParking Brake To SET Parking BrakeTurning Control LeversTo GO Forward To GO BackwardMower Deck Lift Lever Blade DriveCircuit Breaker Throttle Control LeverTowing Operation InstructionsBefore Operating Mower Engine should Stop Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsBlade Drive Switch Test Starting Instructions Side Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Mowing with a Mulching Attachment CUT High MOW Often Mowing with a Mulching AttachmentMowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Maintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceTires BatteryOFF Season Battery Storage EngineCutter Blade Maintenance Belt Tension BeltsMower Deck Leveling Prcedure Deck Removal OIL Fill Changing the Engine OILDrive System Adjustments Rear Chain Adjustment Locations LubricationChassis Electrical Systems Cleaning the MowerWarranty PARTS/SERVICEBriggs & Stratton AIR and OIL Filter Part Numbers Standard Service Parts ListEngine WON’T Turn Over TroubleshootingEngine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward Page Owner Information ZTRMowers