Dixon ZTR 5004, ZTR 5005 manual Starting Instructions cold engine

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (cold engine):

1.Position choke control in “on” position.

2.Position throttle control at

1/2 speed setting.

3.Insert ignition key and turn to

“start” position. When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to “run” position.

4.Once engine starts to warm up, slowly move choke

control to “off” position.

5.Move throttle control to the “fast” position.

6.Engine must be operated with throttle control in the “fast” position, or maximum setting to insure adequate lubrication and cooling of the engine, and cut quality of the mower deck.

CAUTION Do not operate the engine in an enclosed area due to the harmful exhaust gas produced.

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Contents Series Important Read Carefully Index Safety Warranty PolicyBlade Contact TIP Over RUN Over Back Over SafetySafety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Do not Slope OperationNever allow children to operate the mower ChildrenService Service 5000 6000 7000 Series Mowers Dixon Limited Warranty Policy Hydro Gear ModelsSpecifications Model ZTR SpecificationsSeat Adjustment Instructions Control Levers ControlsThrottle Control Lever Choke Control LeverParking Brake Hydro Gear SystemTo SET Parking Brake Blade Drive Circuit BreakerMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever To Free Wheel Machine Unlock Transmission Towing Operation InstructionsBefore Operating Mower Engine should Stop Parking Brake Switch TestSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Starting Instructions engine has been operated Starting Instructions cold engine 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 Deck Rollers 60 deck Maintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceTires BatteryOFF Season Battery Storage EngineCutter Blade Maintenance Belt Tension BeltsLocations Fuel Shut OFF ValveLubrication ChassisChanging the Engine OIL OIL Filters OIL FillHydrostatic Transmission OIL & Filter Service Care and Maintenance Service Intervals Recommended OIL WeightOIL Requirements Electrical Systems Cleaning the MowerWarranty PARTS/SERVICEMower Deck Leveling Procedure Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Mower Deck Removal BOX to Hydrostat Belt Adjustment Parking Brake Cable Adjustment Wheel Reversal Rear WheelsNeutral Adjustment Neutral Adjustment AIR GAP Adjustment Procedure for Electric Clutch AdjustmentOhms Test Forward Travel Speed Adjustment Troubleshooting CUT Quality Engine Stalls When Blades are EngagedEngine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward Drive SystemDeck Standard Service Parts ListKawasaki and Kohler AIR & OIL Filter Part Numbers Name Address Owner InformationZTRMowers