Dixon ZTR 34, ZTR 44, ZTR 34 manual Starting Instructions

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

! CAUTION	Failure to observe the following instructions
	could result in personal injury.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Park brake must be on, control levers in outward position and blade drive disengaged.

2.Position throttle to choke position if engine is cold. Full throttle if warm.

NOTE: Engine may require partial choke setting to start even if the engine has been operated for a period of time.

3.Insert ignition key and turn to START position. When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to RUN position.

4.Return choke to OFF position, if applicable.

5.Move throttle to maximum speed position.

6.Release park brake.

7.Swing levers inward.

8.Operate mower per “CONTROL” instructions on Page 19.

NOTE: When mowing with blades engaged, set throttle control to the MAXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed.

! CAUTION	Do not operate the engine in an enclosed
! CAUTION	area due to the harmful exhaust gas
	produced.

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Contents Safety Instructions Operator’s Manual Important Read Carefully Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Do notFire Hazards Fire Hazards CHILDREN, Bystanders and Pets Service Black Bear, Kodiak, Grizzly & SilverTip Mowers Specifications Specifications Black Bear 44 Model Seat Adjustment Instructions Controls Control LeversPark Brake To SET Park BrakeMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Blade Drive Circuit BreakerOperation Instructions Before Operating MowerStarting Instructions Testing of Safety Interlock Systems Park Brake Switch TestBlade Drive Switch Test Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher AttachmentSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Towing Trailers Other Attachments To Free Wheel Machine Unlock TransmissionCare and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleCutter Blade Maintenance Battery OFF Season Battery StorageEngine Belts Belt TensionTires LubricationChanging the Engine OIL OIL FillHydrostatic Transmission OIL and Filter Service Service IntervalsHydrostat OIL Maintenance Procedure Neutral Adjustment Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Procedure Mower Deck LevelingMower Deck Removal Cleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsTroubleshooting Engine Starts but Cuts OUTSkips in spots Check for loose belt/slow ground speed Standard Service Parts List Blades and BeltsEngine AIR and OIL Filters OWNER’S Information Date Engine TunedPage Dixon and ZTR Are registered trademarks