Dixon 13091-0500 Controls, To Go Forward, To Go Backward, Turning, Braking, Choke Control Lever

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TO GO FORWARD:

CONTROLS

TO GO FORWARD:

From neutral position, gently push both drive levers forward.

To increase speed, move levers farther forward.

TO GO BACKWARD:

From neutral position, gently pull both drive levers toward you.

TURNING:

Turning is controlled by moving one drive lever slightly forward or rearward of the other.

To turn left, move left lever rearward of the right lever.

To turn "square corners" move lever of desired direction to neutral.

To turn on mower's own axis (zero turning radius) stop and move one lever to reverse position and the other to forward position.

BRAKING:

To brake mower, move both levers in direction opposite of travel, release levers to neutral, set parking brake. Park only on level surfaces.

CHOKE CONTROL LEVER:

Located on control panel to operator's right.

Used to start a cold engine.

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:

Located on control panel to operator's right.

Controls engine speed, slow to maximum.

While mowing, throttle control should 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 Operators Manual 7000 SERIES ZTR MOWERS2001 IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY SPECIFICATIONS INDEXSAFETY WARRANTY POLICYThe most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander SAFETYRIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHWhen you see this symbol BE ALERT to the potential for injury DangerSafety Alert Symbol Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practicesand throwing objects GENERAL OPERATIONFailure to observe the following safety instructions could result in This cutting mower is capable of amputating hands & feetSLOPE OPERATION which can result in severe injury or deathAll slopes require extra caution presence of children NEVER assume children will stay where they were last seenCHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to theSERVICE AND LIMITATIONS DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - COMMERCIAL MODELSLABOR COSTS. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS DIXON ZTR MOWERS ARE WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALSFolded sheet metal SPECIFICATIONSDual Element Air Cleaner WeightSEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjuster ModelSteering Control Levers Choke Parking Brake Lever CONTROLSBlade Clutch Switch Ignition Key Throttle Cut Height Adjustment Lever Cut Height Stop PinEach lever controls one side of the mower PARKING BRAKEEngage parking brake before starting engine Allows the mower to turn on its own axis zero turning radiusBRAKING TO GO FORWARDTO GO BACKWARD TURNINGLocated to the right and front of operator To engage blades Pull up on the switch To disengage blades Push downControls the cutting height Seven positions of adjustment Located on control panel, on operators rightBEFORE OPERATING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS1. The mower blades must be disengaged before the engine will start TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSBLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST Electric Clutch Do not operate mower if safety switches are not operating properlySTARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Engine STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Always turn engine off when leaving mowerCorrect mowing height can reduce weeds and disease by 50% to 80% Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chuteGRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS 5. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting SeasonTO FREE WHEEL MACHINE UNLOCK TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE AND MAINTENANCEENGINE BATTERYBattery electrolyte is a poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid solution. Avoid spilling on skin, eyes and clothingV-BELTS MOWER BLADESLUBRICATION CHECKING & REPLENISHING OIL IN HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONDirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURESTEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS continued LEVELING THE DECK PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECK FOR SERVICING of the way Cut Height Adjustment Pin Cut Height Adjustment Lever Locking PinDeck Latch Foot Deck Center Deck Spindle Deck Lift Bolt Rear Deck Mounting Latch Front Caster Wheels positioned outSTANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST MODEL ZTRKOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS add oil TROUBLESHOOTINGcheck ventPut in lock position see pg Check spark plug or condition andCheck and re-gap Add oilPage Page DATE ENGINE TUNED OWNER INFORMATIONDATE PURCHASED MOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASED FROM DATE OIL CHANGEDPO Box Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, IncDIXON INDUSTRIES, INC a BLOUNT International Inc. Co