Dixon 12881-1104 Towing Trailers and Other Attachments, To Free Wheel Machine Unlock Transmission

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS:

Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavy could damage the drive or cause the mower to become unstable. Limit loads to 500 pounds or less with this mower.

TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE (UNLOCK TRANSMISSION):

Always turn off engine before engaging or disengaging the hydro release (free wheel) valves. Never attempt to move the valves with the engine running.

The hydro release valves are located beneath the seat on the top of the hydro pumps on each side of the machine. To unlock the transmission, lift the seat , rotate the transmission hex valve located on the top of each transmission approximately two full turns counter-clockwise.

To re-engage the transmission, rotate each transmission hex valve clockwise to the end of its travel. Return the seat to the operating position.

Note: Before pushing or towing the tractor, the transmission must be unlocked and the parking brake released. The tractor should never be pulled more than two miles per hour or for any appreciable distance.

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Contents 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 Kodiak, Grizzly & SilverTip Mowers SilverTip ZTR 60 SpecificationsControl Levers ControlsSeat Parking BrakeMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Throttle Control Lever Mower Blade SwitchIgnition Switch Choke Control LeverControls Before Operating Mower Operation InstructionsTo Free Wheel Machine Unlock Transmission Towing Trailers and Other AttachmentsStarting Instructions Stopping Instructions Mowing InstructionsTesting of Safety Interlock Systems Interlock Switch Test Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Side Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions Tires To Lift SeatSprings Maintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceMower Blades Engine BatteryOFF Season Battery Storage Engine LubricationBelt Tension BeltsChanging the Engine OIL OIL Filters OIL FillRecommended Fluid Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Filter ServiceHydrostat Fluid Maintenance Procedure Hydrostatic Pumps Hydrostat Drive Belt Replacement ProcedureParking Brake Adjustment Headlight Adjustment To adjust neutral Steering Control AdjustmentsTo adjust steering control levers Steering Control AdjustmentsTo adjust In position of the steering controls Leveling the Deck Electrical Systems Cleaning the MowerWarranty PARTS/SERVICEEngine WON’T Turn Over TroubleshootingEngine Backfires Air and Oil Filter Standard Service Parts ListSilverTip ZTR Page Page Date OIL Changed Date Engine Tuned OWNER’S InformationSilverTip