Dixon 16134-0803 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 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 Cutting Season. This is very important. Optimal mulching performance cannot be obtained with a dull or nicked up blade.

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Contents Speedztr Important Read Carefully Index Safety Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back OverUnsafe practices General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Do notService Service Children Never allow children to operate the mowerPage Specifications Seat Adjustment Instructions SpeedztrControls Control LeversParking Brake To SET Parking BrakeTransmission Drive System Blade Drive Circuit BreakerThrottle Control Lever Mower Deck CUT Height Lift LeverOperation Instructions Before Operating MowerTesting of Safety Interlock Systems Parking Brake Switch TestControl Lever Switch Test Blade Drive Switch Test Seat Switch TestEngine should Stop Towing Trailers and Other Attachments To Free Wheel Machine Unlock TransmissionStarting Instructions Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Side Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions Care & Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleBattery OFF Season Battery StorageEngine TiresCutter Blade Maintenance Belts Belt TensionDeck Removal Deck Removal Care and Maintenance Mower Deck Leveling ProcedureMower Deck Leveling Procedure Changing the Engine OIL OIL Fill Neutral Adjustment Service Intervals LubricationChassis LocationsCleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsStandard Service Parts List DeckBriggs & Stratton AIR and OIL Filters Troubleshooting Engine WON’T Turn OverEngine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward OWNER’S Information Date OIL Changed Date Engine TunedZTRMowers