Dixon 14295-1005 manual General Operation

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WARNING

Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION (continued):

Never dismount mower without applying parking brake or stopping engine.

Protect your eyes. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower.

Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower- related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.

To protect against possible tip-over, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for wheel weights and counterweights.

Maintain or replace safety & instruction labels as needed.

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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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 Service Dixon ZTR Residential Warranty Policy Zeeter Residential MowerSpecifications BodyControls Control LeversParking Brake To SET Parking BrakeBefore Operating Mower Transmission Drive System Towing Trailers and Other AttachmentsMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Blade DriveThrottle Control Lever Operation Instructions Starting Instructions Testing of Safety Interlock Systems Engine should not turn over or attempt to startMowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Failure to observe the following instructionsSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions Care and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleCutter Blade Maintenance Battery EngineLubrication Belt Tension TiresBelts Cleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsChanging the Engine OIL OIL Fill Mower Deck Leveling Procedure IllustrationB Rear Chain Adjustment MaintenanceDeck Removal Drive System Adjustments Engine AIR and OIL Filters Standard Service Parts ListBlades Troubleshooting Engine WON’T Turn OverMower Loses Power or Transmission Overheats Page Page Page OWNER’S Information Date OIL ChangedDixon INDUSTRIES, INC