Dixon 13782-0503, ZTR 4516, ZTR 4515, ZTR 4518 manual Starting Instructions, Operation Instructions

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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (4515 & 4516):

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION Engage parking brake before starting engine.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (4515 & 4516):

1.Parking brake must be on, control levers swung out, and blade drive disengaged.

2.Move throttle control to “choke” position if engine is cold, full throttle if warm.

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

4.Move throttle from “choke” to desired speed position.

5.Release parking brake.

6.Swing levers in.

7.Operate the mower per the “CONTROL” instructions on Page 16.

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

Note:

When mowing, “blade(s)

 

engaged”, throttle

 

control must be set to

 

the MAXIMUM or wide

 

open setting to insure

 

adequate cooling of the

 

engine and to maintain

 

mower deck blade

 

speed.

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Contents Model Year 4500 SeriesIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY INDEX Blade Contact Run Over Tip Over Back Over SAFETYRIDING LAWN MOWERS IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHWhen you see this symbol, BE ALERT Follow recommended safety precautionsand safe operating practices SAFETY Safety Alert SymbolGENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION continued SLOPE OPERATION DO NOT SLOPE OPERATION continuedDO continued SERVICE SERVICE continued CHILDREN DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY RESIDENTIAL HYDRO Model ZTR SPECIFICATIONSModels ZTR SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS3.Release seat slide adjuster 2.Slide seat forward or backwardCONTROL LEVERS CONTROLSTRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM PARKING BRAKETO SET PARKING BRAKE CHOKE CONTROL 4518 only BLADE DRIVECIRCUIT BREAKER THROTTLE CONTROL LEVERBEFORE OPERATING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTO FREE WHEEL MACHINE Unlock Transmission TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSEngine should not turn over or attempt to start TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSENGINE SHOULD STOP NOTE If Any Safety Check FAILS, Do NotSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS speed STARTING INSTRUCTIONSSIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT continued MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT continued GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE & MAINTENANCEOFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGE BATTERYENGINE TIRESCUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE Engine to Mower Deck Belt-P/N5861 BELTSBELT TENSION 42” DeckFORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT continued MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE continued DECK REMOVAL BRAKE SYSTEM LUBRICATIONCHANGING THE ENGINE OIL OIL FILL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CLEANING THE MOWERWARRANTY PARTS/SERVICECARE & MAINTENANCE NOTES ~Blades~ STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST42” Deck 50” DeckKOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTERS BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTERS3. HARD TO START ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER 2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START9. DRIVE SYSTEM 7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED 6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDPage Mower Serial Number Purchased From OWNER’S INFORMATIONDate of Purchase Mower Model Number 4500 Series ZTRMowersDixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc