Dixon ZTRCLASSIC manual Engine, Tires, OFF Season Battery Storage

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

ENGINE:

For complete maintenance and operating information of the engine, please refer to the maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and included in your Zero Turn Radius mower informa- tion packet.

BATTERY:

CAUTION

Battery contains sulfuric acid electrolyte which is poisonous and corrosive.

•This is a maintenance-free battery and the fluid level cannot be checked.

•Charge battery if required.

OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGE:

•DO NOT remove battery from mower.

•Clean top of battery and terminals with baking soda and water.

•Identify each cable so they can be reconnected to the correct terminal.

•Disconnect cables from terminals. ALWAYS disconnect ground cable first and reconnect last.

•Charge battery.

TIRES:

Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operation of the mower. Check tire pressure periodically. Inflate tires to the pressure listed below.

Front Tires	11 x 4.00-5	16-21 lbs. PSI
Rear Tires	18 x 8.50-8	8-14 lbs. PSI

Lug nuts or lug bolts should be checked regularly for tightness.

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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 InstructionsParking Brake ControlsTo SET Parking Brake Transmission Drive SystemTo GO Forward Control LeversTo GO Backward TurningCircuit Breaker Blade DriveThrottle Control Lever Mower Deck Lift 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 MaintenanceOFF Season Battery Storage BatteryEngine TiresCutter Blade Maintenance Belt Tension BeltsMower Deck Leveling Prcedure Deck Removal OIL Fill Changing the Engine OILDrive System Adjustments Rear Chain Adjustment Locations LubricationChassis Warranty Cleaning the MowerPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsBriggs & 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