Dixon ZTR 4518, ZTR 4516, ZTR 4515 manual Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions, Operation Instructions

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS:

Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet.

If the grass is tall, place the mower deck cut height lever in the top or second notch. “Initially” overlap cutting swaths instead of a full swath with each pass. Some applications may require a second cutting.

Keep the underside of the mower deck clean.

Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season.

As a rule of thumb, never cut off more than 1/3 of the total grass blade length. Correct mowing height can reduce weeds and disease by 50% to 80%.

The following grass cut heights are based on adequate moisture conditions and normal thatch buildup in a healthy lawn. Some locations and applications may require slightly different cut heights. If in doubt, consult your local lawn professional for assistance.

Grass Types	Best Cut Heights
Bermudagrass	1 - 2”
Bluegrass	2 - 3”
Buffalograss	11/2 -3”
Ryegrass	2 - 3”
Tall Fescue	3-31/2”
Zoysiagrass	1 - 3”

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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 SLOPE OPERATION continued DO continuedDO NOT 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 LEVERSPARKING BRAKE TO SET PARKING BRAKETRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM 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 OWNER’S INFORMATION Date of Purchase Mower Model NumberMower Serial Number Purchased From Dixon Industries, Inc ZTRMowersDixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of 4500 Series