Dixon ZTR 4518, ZTR 4516, ZTR 4515 manual Mowing With A Mulching Attachment, Operation Instructions

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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 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 mulch- ing performance cannot be obtained with a dull or nicked up blade.

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Contents 4500 Series Model YearIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY INDEX CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SAFETYRIDING LAWN MOWERS IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED Blade Contact Run Over Tip Over Back OverSAFETY Safety Alert Symbol Follow recommended safety precautionsand safe operating practices When you see this symbol, BE ALERTGENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION continued SLOPE OPERATION DO NOT SLOPE OPERATION continuedDO continued SERVICE SERVICE continued CHILDREN DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY RESIDENTIAL HYDRO SPECIFICATIONS Model ZTR2.Slide seat forward or backward SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS3.Release seat slide adjuster Models ZTRCONTROLS CONTROL LEVERSTRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM PARKING BRAKETO SET PARKING BRAKE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BLADE DRIVECIRCUIT BREAKER CHOKE CONTROL 4518 onlyOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWERTOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE Unlock TransmissionTESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS Engine should not turn over or attempt to startNOTE If Any Safety Check FAILS, Do Not ENGINE SHOULD STOPSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS speedSIDE 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 CARE & MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULETIRES BATTERYENGINE OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGECUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE 42” Deck BELTSBELT TENSION Engine to Mower Deck Belt-P/N5861FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT continued CARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDUREMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE continued DECK REMOVAL LUBRICATION BRAKE SYSTEMCHANGING THE ENGINE OIL OIL FILL PARTS/SERVICE CLEANING THE MOWERWARRANTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSCARE & MAINTENANCE NOTES 50” Deck STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST42” Deck ~Blades~BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTERS KOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTERS2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START TROUBLESHOOTING1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER 3. HARD TO START ENGINE6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD 7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED 9. DRIVE SYSTEMPage Mower Serial Number Purchased From OWNER’S INFORMATIONDate of Purchase Mower Model Number Dixon Industries, Inc ZTRMowersDixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of 4500 Series