Dixon ZTR 44/968999538 manual To SET Park Brake, Transmission Drive System

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CONTROLS

PARK BRAKE

The park brake is designed to hold the mower from moving and is not intended for use in stopping the mower while it is in motion. The engine will stop if the park brake is engaged while the control levers are in the drive position.

! CAUTION Engage park brake before starting engine.

TO SET PARK BRAKE

The hand operated park brake is located on the

operator’s left.

—Fig. 2—

•To engage brake, pull lever up (to the rear).

•To release brake, move lever forward (down).

NOTE: Always set park brake before dismounting.

Release park brake before moving mower.

TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM

Allows the mower to turn on its own axis “ZERO TURNING RADIUS”. Each lever controls one side of the mower.

NOTE: The pressure required to operate the mower is very light.

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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 Dixon ZTR Residential Warranty Policy Specifications SpeedZTR 36 ModelSpeedZTR 42 Model SpeedZTR 44 Model Specifications Controls Control LeversTransmission Drive System Park BrakeTo SET Park Brake Blade Drive Throttle Control LeverChoke Control Circuit BreakerMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Operation Instructions Before Operating MowerStarting Instructions Unlock Transmission Towing Trailers and Other AttachmentsTo Free Wheel Machine 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 Care and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleCutter Blade Maintenance Engine BatteryOFF Season Battery Storage Tires LubricationChanging the Engine OIL OIL FillBelts Belt TensionNeutral Adjustment Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Deck Removal Cleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsEngine AIR and OIL Filters Standard Service Parts ListBlades and Belts Troubleshooting Engine Starts but Cuts OUTSkips in spots Check for loose belt/slow ground speed OWNER’S Information Date Engine TunedDixon and ZTR Are registered trademarks