Dixon ZTRCLASSIC manual Mowing with a Mulching Attachment

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT:

Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires a totally different mowing approach than would be normal when side discharging or bagging the grass. There may be instances or conditions where it is not possible to hide all of the recycled or mulched clippings.

In order to achieve the best results, please read and follow the mulching tips listed below:

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

2.Place the mower deck cut height selector in either the top or second notch. Never cut more than 3/4” to 1” off the grass at any one time. Attempting to cut more grass will result in the deck plugging and cause the engine to stall.

3.It may be necessary to cut the lawn twice to achieve acceptable mulching performance especially on first cuttings or if the lawn is heavily fertilized.

4.Do Not Attempt To Cut Grass When It Is Wet. Mulching performance will be very poor under wet grass conditions.

5.Maintain Sharp Blade(s) Throughout The Cutting Season. This is very important. Optimal mulching performance cannot be obtained with a dull or nicked-up blade.

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Contents ZTR Classic Important Read Carefully Index Safety Blade Contact TIP Over RUN Over Back OverSafety Alert Symbol General Operation Never carry passengersGeneral Operation Slope Operation Do notChildren Service Service CUT-MORE Specifications BodySeat Adjustment Instructions Model ZTR ClassicControls Parking BrakeTo SET Parking Brake Transmission Drive SystemControl Levers To GO ForwardTo GO Backward TurningBlade Drive Circuit BreakerThrottle Control Lever Mower Deck Lift LeverOperation Instructions TowingBefore Operating Mower Testing of Safety Interlock Systems Blade Drive Switch TestEngine should Stop Starting Instructions Side Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment CUT High MOW OftenMowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Care and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleBattery OFF Season Battery StorageEngine TiresCutter Blade Maintenance Belts Belt TensionMower Deck Leveling Prcedure Deck Removal Changing the Engine OIL OIL FillDrive System Adjustments Rear Chain Adjustment Lubrication ChassisLocations Cleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsStandard Service Parts List Briggs & Stratton AIR and OIL Filter Part NumbersTroubleshooting Engine WON’T Turn OverEngine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward Page Owner Information ZTRMowers