Dixon 965882301, 46, 965882101, 965981001, 965882201, 965882001 Before Starting, Starting the Engine

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operation

Before Starting

Read the sections Safety Instructions and Controls before starting the machine.

Perform the daily maintenance before starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section).

Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank.

Adjust the seat to the desired position.

The following conditions must be fulfilled before the engine can be started:

The blade switch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed.

The parking brake must be on.

Both steering controls must be in the locked (outer) neutral position.

Starting the Engine

Sit on the seat.

Raise the mower deck by pushing the release button on the top of the lifting lever. Pull the lifting lever backward to the locked (transport) position.

Activate the parking brake by pushing the release button in and pulling the lever fully upwards.

Disengage the mower blades by depressing the blade switch.

8050-825

Cut height lift lever

8058-020

Released parking brake

8050-817-1

Blade switch

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Contents Operator Manual Page Table of Contents Page Introduction Manufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols and decals Manual Safety Instructions SafetyGeneral Operation Never take passengers Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline General Maintenance Risk of sparking Transport Control Locations ControlsMotion Control Levers Bypass Linkage Seat Adjustment LeverUnlocking Transmission Fuel Tank Choke Control Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Cutting Height Adjuster Blade SwitchParking Brake Always use the high position to transportFuel Shut Off Valve FusesSteering TrainingStarting the Engine Before StartingIf the engine is cold, pull the choke control knob up Return to run position Jumper Cables Weak BatteryTo remove cables, reverse order Running Mower deck’s anti-scalp rollers should be evenly adjustedOperating On Hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Manual Transport Maintenance Schedule Maintenance= Described in this manual = Not described in this manual Replacing battery BatteryIgnition System Safety SystemThrottle Cable Engine Cooling Air IntakeChoke Cable Air Filter Kohler Engine Servicing PrecleanerServicing Paper Element Briggs & Stratton Engine 19 HP Remove precleaner Briggs & Stratton Engine 22 HP Fuel Pump Air Filter Fuel FilterTire Pressures Belts Faulty adjustment can cause an accidentDeck Belt Belt installation Deck belt installationPump Belt Replacing EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle beltCutting Blades Deck Leveling Adjusting the Mower DeckHardware Caster WheelsAnti-scalp rollers Use protective glasses when cleaning and washing CleaningLubrication Schedule LubricationGeneral Front Wheel Bearings Front Wheel MountDeck Spindle Deck Outer SpindleEngine Oil Changing the Engine Oil CablesTrouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Storage ServiceWinter Storage Schematic Accessories Technical DataTorque Specifications Standard HardwareTransmission Speedztr 44 SZ4619 EngineZTR 44 SZ4619 Equipment Overall dimensionsProductivity ELS SZ5422 ZTR 36 EngineSZ5422 ZTR 36 Equipment NGK BPR4ES ZTR 44 ZTR 48 EngineZTR 44 ZTR 48 Equipment USA requirements Conformity CertificatesCE requirements Dixon ZTR Residential WarrantyDelivery Service Service JournalAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign After the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service DIXON-71 Service Journal DIXON-73 At Least Once Each Year 115 129026 IR 10/15/08