Dixon 13633-0702 manual Cutter Blade Maintenance

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:

CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharp edge of the blade.

Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. Observe proper blade position prior to removal.

1.Safely raise front of mower.

2.Hold or block blade from turning.

3.Loosen blade nut and remove

blade.

4.When replacing blade, tighten blade nut securely. Refer to

diagram. Be sure blade is centered on pilot before tightening nut to 60 ft. lbs.

Blades should be discarded when worn excessively.

DANGEROUS!

DO NOT USE

BLADE IN THIS

CONDITION!

New Blade

When notch starts, discard 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 Blade Drive Circuit BreakerThrottle Control Lever 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 ScheduleBattery OFF Season Battery StorageEngine 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 Service Intervals LubricationBrake System ChassisCleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsStandard Service Parts List DeckBriggs & Stratton AIR and OIL Filter Part Numbers Kohler AIR and OIL Filter Part NumbersTroubleshooting Engine WON’T Turn OverEngine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward Page Owner Information Name AddressZTRMowers