Dixon 16134-0803 manual Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS:

Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet.

If the grass is tall, place the mower deck cut height lever in the top or second notch. “Initially” overlap cutting swaths instead of a full swath with each pass. Some applications may require a second cutting.

Keep the underside of the mower deck clean.

Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season.

As a rule of thumb, never cut off more than 1/3 of the total grass blade length. Correct mowing height can reduce weeds and disease by 50% to 80%.

The following grass cut heights are based on adequate moisture conditions and normal thatch buildup in a healthy lawn. Some locations and applications may require slightly different cut heights. If in doubt, consult your local lawn professional for assistance.

Grass Types

Best Cut Heights

Bermudagrass

1 - 2”

Bluegrass

2 - 3”

Buffalograss

11/2 -3”

Ryegrass

2 - 3”

Tall Fescue

3-31/2

Zoysiagrass

1 - 3”

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Contents Speedztr Important Read Carefully Index Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Over SafetyUnsafe practices General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Do not Slope OperationService Service Never allow children to operate the mower ChildrenPage Specifications Speedztr Seat Adjustment InstructionsControl Levers ControlsTransmission Drive System Parking BrakeTo SET Parking Brake Circuit Breaker Blade DriveThrottle Control Lever Mower Deck CUT Height Lift LeverBefore Operating Mower Operation InstructionsControl Lever Switch Test Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsParking Brake Switch Test Engine should Stop Blade Drive Switch TestSeat Switch Test To Free Wheel Machine Unlock Transmission Towing Trailers and Other AttachmentsStarting 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 Maintenance Schedule Care & MaintenanceOFF Season Battery Storage BatteryEngine TiresCutter Blade Maintenance Belt Tension BeltsDeck Removal Deck Removal Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Care and MaintenanceMower Deck Leveling Procedure Changing the Engine OIL OIL Fill Neutral Adjustment Lubrication Service IntervalsChassis LocationsWarranty Cleaning the MowerPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsDeck Standard Service Parts ListBriggs & Stratton AIR and OIL Filters Engine WON’T Turn Over TroubleshootingEngine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward Date OIL Changed Date Engine Tuned OWNER’S InformationZTRMowers