Dixon Operation Instructions for Zero Turn Mowers and Grass Catchers

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions may

result in personal injury.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:

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

2.Position throttle to 1/2 speed setting.

3.Insert ignition key and turn to “run” position. Allow glow plugs to cycle for up to 15 seconds.

4.Turn ignition key to “start” position. When engine starts, release key. Key will return to “run” position.

5.Move “throttle” to maximum speed position.

6.Release parking brake.

7.Swing levers inward.

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

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

Note: Engage blade drive with throttle in the mid-range position. When mowing (blades engaged), set throttle control to the MAXIMUM or wide open setting to ensure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed.

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Contents Safety Instructions Operator’s Manual Important Read Carefully Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Do not Fire Hazards Fire Hazards Children Service Dixon ZTR PRO Series COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL Warranty Policy Kodiak Diesel SpecificationsSeat Adjustment Instructions Control Levers ControlsMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Parking BrakeTo SET Parking Brake Throttle Control Lever Blade DriveCircuit Breaker Before Operating Mower Operation InstructionsStarting Instructions Parking Brake Switch Test Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsEngine should Stop Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Failure to observe the following instructions Mowing with a Grass Catcher AttachmentSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions To Free Wheel Machine Unlock Transmission Towing Trailers and Other AttachmentsMaintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceCutter Blade Maintenance Engine BatteryLubrication TiresBelt Tension BeltsChanging the Engine OIL OIL Filters OIL FillRecommended Fluid Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Filter ServiceHydrostat Fluid Maintenance Procedure Neutral Adjustment Neutral Spring Adjustment Leveling the Deck Mower Deck Removal Electrical Systems Cleaning the MowerWarranty PARTS/SERVICEEngine WON’T Turn Over TroubleshootingMower Loses Power or Transmission Overheats Engine AIR and OIL Filters Standard Service Parts ListBlades BeltsPage Date OIL Changed Date Engine Tuned OWNER’S InformationKodiak