Dixon 14295-0804 manual Important - Read Carefully

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IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY

The Dixon® ZTR® mower is both easy and fun to operate. However, any power mower must be operated properly to be safe. It is not a toy or a recreational vehicle. Before you start to use the mower, read this Operator’s Manual carefully. It contains valuable information that is necessary for the safe operation of the machine. Observe all safety rules and become completely familiar with the controls.

The information contained in this manual applies to all Dixon® ZEETER™mowers.

See your authorized Dixon® dealer for warranty service, parts and repairs or to answer any questions you may have about your new Dixon® ZTR®.

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Contents Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual ZEETERIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY CARE & MAINTENANCE TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY & WARNING TROUBLESHOOTINGSAFETY Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back OverFollow the recommended safety precautions and Safety Alert SymbolWhen you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury safe operating practicesGENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION continued Maintain or replace safety & instruction labels as needed SLOPE OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION continued Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding FIRE HAZARDS FIRE HAZARDS continued CHILDREN SERVICE ZEETER - Residential Mower DIXON ZTR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICYSPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICECONTROLS CONTROL LEVERSPARKING BRAKE TO SET PARKING BRAKEBEFORE OPERATING MOWER 1. Read engine manufacturer’s operating and maintenance instructions7. Know how to stop engine. Turn key to off position 3. Check engine oil 4. Check fuel cap to be sure it is in placeTRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER BLADE DRIVETHROTTLE CONTROL LEVER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT continued MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT WARNING may result in personal injury MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT continuedFailure to observe the following instructions SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS 5. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting seasonGRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine CARE AND MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machineryCUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE BATTERY ENGINELUBRICATION BELT TENSION TIRESBELTS Engine to Transmission Belt - P/NPARTS/SERVICE CLEANING THE MOWERWARRANTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSCHANGING THE ENGINE OIL OIL FILL MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE Illustration A IllustrationB DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CHAIN REAR CHAIN ADJUSTMENTMaintenance DECK REMOVAL DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERS STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTBLADES 2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START TROUBLESHOOTING1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER 3. HARD TO START ENGINE6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD 7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED 9. DRIVE SYSTEMPage Page Page DATE OIL CHANGED OWNER’S INFORMATIONName Address DATE ENGINE TUNEDcancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, IncZEETER