Dixon 14295-0804 Blade Drive, Throttle Control Lever, Mower Deck Cut Height Lift Lever, Controls

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 ATTACHMENTSTHROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BLADE DRIVEMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT 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 Failure to observe the following instructions MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT continuedWARNING may result in personal injury 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 Maintenance REAR CHAIN ADJUSTMENTDO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CHAIN DECK REMOVAL DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS BLADES STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERS 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 TUNEDZEETER Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inccancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm