Dixon 1950-2300 Series manual Mowing with a Mulching Attachment

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT:

Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires a totally different mowing approach than would be normal when side discharging or bagging the grass. There may be instances or conditions where it is not possible to hide all of the recycled or mulched clippings.

In order to achieve the best results, please read and follow the mulching tips listed below:

1.Set the engine speed control to the wide open or full setting.

2.Place the mower deck cut height selector in either the top or second notch. Never cut more than 3/4” to 1” off the grass at any one time. Attempting to cut more grass will result in the deck plugging and cause the engine to stall.

3.It may be necessary to cut the lawn twice to achieve acceptable mulching performance especially on first cuttings or if the lawn is heavily fertilized.

4.Do Not Attempt To Cut Grass When It Is Wet. Mulching performance will be very poor under wet grass conditions.

5.Maintain Sharp Blade(s) Throughout The Cutting Season. This is very important. Optimal mulching performance cannot be obtained with a dull or nicked-up blade.

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Contents Series Important Read Carefully Index Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Safety Slope OperationService Service Children Never allow children to operate the mowerDixon Limited Warranty Policy Specifications Model ZTR 1950Seat Adjustment Instructions Models 1950Controls Control LeversChoke Control Lever Throttle Control LeverParking Brake Hydro Gear SystemCircuit Breaker Blade DriveMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Operation Instructions TowingBefore Operating Mower To Free Wheel Machine Unlock Transmission Testing of Safety Interlock Systems Side Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Starting Instructions cold engine Starting Instructions engine has been operated Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Operation Instructions Deck Rollers 60 deckCare and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleEngine BatteryTires Cutter Blade Maintenance Belts Belt TensionFuel Shut OFF Valve LubricationChanging the Engine OIL OIL Fill OIL FiltersHydrostatic Transmission OIL & Filter Service Hydrostat OIL Maintenance Procedure Cleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsMower Deck Removal Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Steering Control Adjustments To adjust neutralSteering Control Adjustments To adjust neutral springsTroubleshooting Engine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward Standard Service Parts List DeckOwner Information ZTRMowers