Dixon ZTR 5005, ZTR 5004 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 Series Important Read Carefully Safety Warranty Policy IndexSafety Blade Contact TIP Over RUN Over Back OverSafety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Do notChildren Never allow children to operate the mowerService Service Dixon Limited Warranty Policy Hydro Gear Models 5000 6000 7000 Series MowersSpecifications Specifications Model ZTRSeat Adjustment Instructions Controls Control LeversChoke Control Lever Throttle Control LeverHydro Gear System Parking BrakeTo SET Parking Brake Circuit Breaker Blade DriveMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever To Free Wheel Machine Unlock Transmission Operation Instructions TowingBefore Operating Mower Parking Brake Switch Test Engine should StopSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Starting Instructions engine has been operated Starting Instructions cold engine 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 Deck Rollers 60 deck Care and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleBattery OFF Season Battery StorageEngine TiresCutter Blade Maintenance Belts Belt TensionFuel Shut OFF Valve LubricationChassis LocationsChanging the Engine OIL OIL Fill OIL FiltersHydrostatic Transmission OIL & Filter Service Care and Maintenance Recommended OIL Weight Service IntervalsOIL Requirements Cleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsMower Deck Leveling Procedure Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Mower Deck Removal BOX to Hydrostat Belt Adjustment Parking Brake Cable Adjustment Rear Wheels Wheel ReversalNeutral Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Procedure for Electric Clutch Adjustment AIR GAP AdjustmentOhms Test Forward Travel Speed Adjustment Troubleshooting Engine Stalls When Blades are Engaged Engine Runs but Mower WON’T Move ForwardDrive System CUT QualityStandard Service Parts List DeckKawasaki and Kohler AIR & OIL Filter Part Numbers Owner Information Name AddressZTRMowers