Dixon 11249-0605 manual Starting Instructions

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions may

result in personal injury.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:

1.Parking brake must be on, control levers in outward position and blade drive disengaged.

2.Position throttle to desired speed setting. If engine is cold, position throttle lever in the “choke” position.

NOTE: Engine may require partial choke setting to start even if the engine has been operated for a period of time.

3.Insert ignition key and turn to “start” position. When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to “run” position.

4.Return choke to “off” position, if applicable.

5.Move “throttle” to maximum speed position.

6.Release parking brake.

7.Swing levers inward.

8.Operate mower per “CONTROL” instructions on Page 19.

CAUTION Do not operate the engine in an enclosed area due to the harmful exhaust gas produced.

Note: When mowing with blades engaged, set throttle control to the MAXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed.

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Contents Black Bear ZTR Important Read Carefully Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Do not Fire Hazards Fire Hazards Children Service Dixon ZTR PRO Series COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL Warranty Policy Specifications Black BearSeat Adjustment Instructions Controls Control LeversParking Brake To SET Parking BrakeMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Blade Drive Circuit BreakerChoke and Throttle Control Lever Operation Instructions Before Operating MowerStarting Instructions Testing of Safety Interlock Systems Parking Brake Switch TestEngine should Stop Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Failure to observe the following instructionsSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions Towing Trailers and Other Attachments To Free Wheel Machine Unlock TransmissionCare and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleCutter Blade Maintenance Battery EngineTires LubricationBelts Belt TensionChanging the Engine OIL OIL Fill OIL FiltersHydrostatic Transmission Fluid Filter Service Recommended FluidHydrostat OIL Maintenance Procedure Neutral Adjustment Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Cleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsMower Deck Removal Troubleshooting Engine WON’T Turn OverMower Loses Power or Transmission Overheats Standard Service Parts List BladesBelts Engine AIR and OIL FiltersOWNER’S Information Date OIL ChangedDixon INDUSTRIES, INC