Dixon 8950-598, ZTR 4426 manual Starting Instructions

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:

1.Parking brake must be on, and blade drive disengaged.

2.Move throttle control to "Choke" position if engine is cold, full throttle if warm.

3. Insert ignition key and turn to "Start" position. When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to "Run" position.

4. Move throttle from "Choke" to desired speed position.

5.Release parking brake.

6.Operate the mower per the "Control" instructions on

page 12.

NOTE: While mowing, "blade(s) engaged", throttle control must be set to the MAXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed.

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Contents Series Important Read Carefully Index Safety Safety Symbols General Operation SafetyDo not Slope OperationChildren Service Dixon Protection Plus TWO Year Limited Warranty Policy Specifications Seat Adjustment Instructions Controls To SET Parking Brake Parking BrakeTransmission Drive System Braking To GO ForwardTo GO Backward TurningCircuit Breaker Blade DriveMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Before Operating Mower Operation InstructionsEngine should not turn over or attempt to start Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsStarting Instructions Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Grass Height Suggestions Side Discharge of the ClippingsMaintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceOFF-SEASON Battery Storage Cutter Blade Maintenance Engine to Mower Deck Belt Transaxle Drive BeltMower Deck Serpentine Belt Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Deck Removal OIL Filters Changing the Engine OILLubrication OIL FillRear Chain Adjustment Drive System Adjustments14 lbs. PSI Briggs & Stratton Filter Part Numbers Standard Service Parts ListBlades BeltsMower CUT Quality TroubleshootingSituation Causes Remedy Drive System Electrical System Page Page Date OIL Changed Date Engine Tuned Owner Information4000Series