Dixon 13089-0601 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.

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the

WARNING: State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Contents OPERATOR’S 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 Estate Models Specifications Model ZTR SpecificationsSeries Models Seat Adjustment InstructionsControl Levers ControlsThrottle Control Lever Choke Control LeverHydro Gear System Parking BrakeCircuit Breaker Blade DriveMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever To Freewheel Machine Unlock Transmission Towing Operation InstructionsBefore Operating Mower Testing of Safety Interlock Systems Side Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Starting Instructions engine has been operated Starting Instructions cold engine Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Deck Rollers 60 deck Maintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceEngine BatteryTires Cutter Blade Maintenance Belt Tension BeltsLubrication Fuel Shut OFF ValveChanging the Engine OIL OIL Filters OIL FillHydrostatic Transmission OIL & Filter Service Hydrostatic Transmission OIL & Filter Service Service Intervals Electrical Systems Cleaning the MowerWarranty PARTS/SERVICEMower Deck Leveling Procedure Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Mower Deck Removal BOX to Hydrostat Belt Adjustment Parking Brake Cable Adjustment Wheel Reversal Rear WheelsNeutral Adjustment Neutral Adjustment AIR GAP Adjustment Procedure for Electric Clutch AdjustmentOhms Test Forward Travel Speed Adjustment Deck Standard Service Parts ListTroubleshooting Engine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward Page Owner Information ZTRMowers