Dixon 968999545 manual Starting Instructions

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING Failure to observe the following instructions

!could result in serious injury or death.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:

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

2.Position throttle to choke position if engine is cold. Full throttle if warm.

3.Insert ignition key and turn to START position. When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to RUN position.

4.Move throttle to maximum speed position.

6.Release park brake.

7.Swing levers inward.

8.Operate mower per “CONTROL” instructions on Page 18.

! CAUTION

Do not operate the engine in an enclosed

area due to the harmful exhaust gas

 

produced.

 

 

NOTE: When mowing with blades engaged, set throttle control 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 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, Bystanders and Pets Service Dixon ZTR Residential Warranty Policy Specifications SpeedZTRControls Control Levers To SET Park Brake Park Brake Transmission Drive System Throttle Control Lever Blade DriveMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Operation Instructions Before Operating MowerStarting Instructions Towing Trailers & Other Attachments To Free Wheel Machine Unlock TransmissionTesting of Safety Interlock Systems Park Brake Switch TestBlade Drive Switch Test Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher AttachmentSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Care and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleCutter Blade Maintenance OFF Season Battery Storage BatteryEngine Tires LubricationChanging the Engine OIL OIL Fill Belts Belt TensionNeutral Adjustment Jam Nut Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Deck Removal PARTS/SERVICE Cleaning the MowerWarranty Electrical SystemsTroubleshooting Operator not on seat Sit on seat Blades Standard Service Parts ListEngine AIR and OIL Filters OWNER’S Information Date Engine TunedDixon and ZTR Are registered trademarks