Dixon ZTR 4515, ZTR 4516, ZTR 4518 manual SLOPE OPERATION continued, Safety, DO continued, Do Not

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SAFETY

SLOPE OPERATION (continued):

DO (continued):

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly down the slope.

If front wheels lift off the ground, pull the levers back to stabilize the mower.

DO NOT

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embank- ments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in.

Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

Do not try to stabilize the mower by putting your foot on the ground.

Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

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Contents Model Year 4500 SeriesIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY INDEX RIDING LAWN MOWERS IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED SAFETYCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Blade Contact Run Over Tip Over Back Overand safe operating practices Follow recommended safety precautionsSAFETY Safety Alert Symbol 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 Model ZTR SPECIFICATIONS3.Release seat slide adjuster SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS2.Slide seat forward or backward Models ZTRCONTROL LEVERS CONTROLSPARKING BRAKE TO SET PARKING BRAKETRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM CIRCUIT BREAKER BLADE DRIVETHROTTLE CONTROL LEVER CHOKE CONTROL 4518 onlyBEFORE 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 & MAINTENANCEENGINE BATTERYTIRES OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGECUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE BELT TENSION BELTS42” Deck Engine to Mower Deck Belt-P/N5861FORWARD 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 WARRANTY CLEANING THE MOWERPARTS/SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSCARE & MAINTENANCE NOTES 42” Deck STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST50” Deck ~Blades~KOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTERS BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTERS1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER TROUBLESHOOTING2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START 3. HARD TO START ENGINE8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED 7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD 9. DRIVE SYSTEMPage OWNER’S INFORMATION Date of Purchase Mower Model NumberMower Serial Number Purchased From Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of ZTRMowersDixon Industries, Inc 4500 Series