Dixon 13639-0702, 2003 manual General Operation

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SAFETY

GENERAL OPERATION (continued):

•Turn off blades when not mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

•Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

•Use extra care when loading or unloading the mower into a trailer or truck. Do not ride the mower when loading and unloading.

•Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower.

•Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.

•Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for wheel weights and counterweights.

•Maintain or replace safety & instruction labels as needed.

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the WARNING: State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

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Contents ZTR Classic Important Read Carefully Index Blade Contact TIP Over RUN Over Back Over SafetySafety Alert Symbol Never carry passengers General OperationGeneral Operation Do not Slope OperationChildren Service Service CUT-MORE Body SpecificationsModel ZTR Classic Seat Adjustment InstructionsTransmission Drive System ControlsParking Brake To SET Parking BrakeTurning Control LeversTo GO Forward To GO BackwardMower Deck Lift Lever Blade DriveCircuit Breaker Throttle Control LeverTowing Operation InstructionsBefore Operating Mower Blade Drive Switch Test Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsEngine should Stop Starting Instructions Side Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Mowing with a Mulching Attachment CUT High MOW Often Mowing with a Mulching AttachmentMowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Maintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceTires BatteryOFF Season Battery Storage EngineCutter Blade Maintenance Belt Tension BeltsMower Deck Leveling Prcedure Deck Removal OIL Fill Changing the Engine OILDrive System Adjustments Rear Chain Adjustment Chassis LubricationLocations Electrical Systems Cleaning the MowerWarranty PARTS/SERVICEBriggs & Stratton AIR and OIL Filter Part Numbers Standard Service Parts ListEngine WON’T Turn Over TroubleshootingEngine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward Page Owner Information ZTRMowers