Dixon 13782-0503, ZTR 4516, ZTR 4515 MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE continued, Care & Maintenance

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