Dixon 13092-0901 manual General Operation

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SAFETY

GENERAL OPERATION (continued):

•Turn off blades when not mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

•Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Watch for traffic when operating near or crossingroadways.

•Use extra care when loading or unloading the mower into a trailer or truck. Do not ride the mower when loading and unloading.

•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.

•Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for wheel weights and counterweights.

Maintain or replace safety & instruction labels as needed.

WARNING: 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 Manual Important Read Carefully Index Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Do not mow it Slope OperationNever allow children to operate the mower ChildrenService Service Dixon Limited Warranty Policy Commercial Models Series Gas Version SpecificationsControl Levers ControlsMower Deck Lift Parking BrakeSeat Throttle Control Lever Mower Blade SwitchIgnition Switch Choke Control LeverControls Before Operating Mower Operation InstructionsTesting of Safety Interlock Systems Interlock Switch Test Stopping Instructions Starting InstructionsMowing Instructions Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Springs To Lift SeatTo Free Wheel Machine Towing Maintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceEngine BatteryTires Belts Mower BladesLubrication Dirt or water in oil can ruin Hydrostatic transmissions Checking & Replenishing OIL in Hydrostatic TransmissionParking Brake Adjustment Headlight Adjustment Hydrostatic Pumps Hydrostat Drive Belt Replacement ProcedureTo adjust neutral Steering Control AdjustmentsSteering Control Adjustments To adjust In position of the steering controls Leveling the Deck Kohler AIR and OIL Filter Part Numbers Model ZTRTroubleshooting Engine Backfires Page Owner Information ZTRMowers