Dixon 13633-0702 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 CuttingSeason. 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 Safety Warranty Policy Specifications IndexSafety Blade Contact TIP Over RUN Over Back OverSafety Alert Symbol General Operation Never carry passengersGeneral Operation Slope Operation Do notChildren Service Service Dixon Limited Warranty Policy Residential Hydro ExcludedSpecifications Model ZTR 4515, 4516Seat Adjustment Instructions Controls Control LeversTransmission Drive System Parking BrakeTo SET Parking Brake Throttle Control Lever Blade DriveCircuit Breaker Mower Deck CUT Height Lift LeverOperation Instructions Before Operating MowerTowing Trailers and Other Attachments To Free Wheel Machine Unlock TransmissionControl Lever Switch Test Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsParking Brake Switch Test Engine should Stop Blade Drive Switch TestSeat Switch Test Starting Instructions 4515 Starting Instructions Side Discharge of the Clippings Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet Grass Height and Cutting SuggestionsMowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Care and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleEngine BatteryOFF Season Battery Storage TiresCutter Blade Maintenance Belts Belt TensionNeutral Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Stop engine and remove rear of machine from jack or blocksForward Travel Speed Adjustment Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Deck Removal Changing the Engine OIL OIL Fill Brake System Service IntervalsLubrication ChassisPARTS/SERVICE Cleaning the MowerWarranty Electrical SystemsBriggs & Stratton AIR and OIL Filter Part Numbers Standard Service Parts ListDeck Kohler AIR and OIL Filter Part NumbersTroubleshooting Engine WON’T Turn OverEngine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward Page Owner Information Name AddressZTRMowers