Dixon ZTR 5004, ZTR 5005 manual Cutter Blade Maintenance

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:

CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharp edge of the blade.

Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. Observe proper blade position prior to removal.

1.Safely raise front of mower.

2.Hold or block blade from turning.

3. Loosen blade bolt and remove blade.

4.When replacing blade,

tighten blade bolt securely. Refer to diagram. Be sure blade is centered on pilot before tightening nut to 60 ft. lbs.

	Blades should be discarded when worn excessively.
	DANGEROUS!
	DO NOT USE
	BLADE IN
New Blade	THIS
New Blade	CONDITION!
	When notch starts,
	discard blade

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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 LeverTo SET Parking Brake Parking BrakeHydro Gear System Mower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Blade DriveCircuit Breaker 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 OIL Requirements Service IntervalsRecommended OIL Weight 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