Dixon 13282-0801 manual Engine, Battery, Tires

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

ENGINE:

For complete maintenance and operating information of the engine, please refer to the maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and included in your Zero Turn Radius mower information packet.

Note:

Air intake screen must be kept clean. If plugged,

 

engine may be seriously damaged by overheating.

Note:

Clean radiator chaff screen when it becomes

 

covered during operation.

BATTERY:

CAUTION

Battery contains sulfuric acid electrolyte

 

which is poisonous and corrosive.

This is a maintenance-free battery and the fluid level cannot be checked.

OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGE:

DO NOT remove battery from mower.

Clean top of battery and terminals with baking soda and water.

Identify each cable so they can be reconnected to correct the terminal.

Disconnect cables from terminals. ALWAYS disconnect ground cable first and reconnect last.

Charge battery.

TIRES:

Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operation of the mower. Check tire pressure periodically. Inflate tires to the pressure listed below.

Front tires

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16-20 lbs.

Rear tires

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8-14 lbs.

Lug nuts or lug bolts should be checked regularly for tightness.

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Contents Manual Important Read Carefully Index Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Do not mow itChildren Never allow children to operate the mowerService Service Dixon Limited Warranty Policy Commercial Models Specifications Series Diesel VersionControls Control LeversParking Brake Mower Deck LiftControls SeatMower Blade Switch Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Lever Circuit BreakerControls Operation Instructions Before Operating MowerTesting of Safety Interlock Systems Interlock Switch Test Starting Instructions Stopping InstructionsMowing Instructions Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet Grass Height and Cutting SuggestionsTo Lift Seat SpringsTo Free Wheel Machine Towing Care and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleEngine BatteryTires Mower Blades BeltsLubrication Checking & Replenishing OIL in Hydrostatic Transmission Dirt or water in oil can ruin Hydrostatic transmissionsParking Brake Adjustment Headlight Adjustment Hydrostat Drive Belt Hydrostatic PumpsTo remove hydrostat pump drive belt Hydrostat Drive Belt Replacement Procedure To install hydrostat pump drive beltTo adjust neutral Steering Control AdjustmentsTo adjust neutral springs Steering Control Adjustments To adjust steering control leversTo adjust In position of the steering controls To adjust for straight forward trackingLeveling the Deck Troubleshooting Engine Overheated Briggs & Stratton AIR and OIL Filter Part Numbers Model ZTR 8026DModel ZTR 8026D 26 HP Owner Information ZTRMowers