Dixon ZTR 4518, ZTR 4516, ZTR 4515, 13782-0503 manual Changing The Engine Oil, Care & Maintenance

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CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:

CARE & MAINTENANCE

HOT oil may cause burns. Allow engine to

CAUTION cool before draining oil.

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:

1.The “Dapco” oil drain valve is located on the left side of the engine crankcase (Model 4515 & 4518) and on the right side of the engine crankcase (Model 4516).

2.Place a suitable container under the drain valve hose.

3.To drain, turn hex head valve stem counter- clockwise with a 10mm wrench or socket. Open to full open (approximately 7 turns).

4.After engine is drained, tighten hex stem.

5.Change oil filter.

6.Fill with oil (see steps on next page).

NOTE: Refer to engine manufacturer’s recommenda- tions for frequency of oil changes.

Hex Head Valve

Stem

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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