Dixon 14295-0804 manual Operation Instructions

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

The safe and successful operation of the ZEETER™ mower will depend upon the operator having the correct knowl- edge of all controls used on the mower and making good judgements about the terrain to be mowed.

NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without complete knowledge of all controls and their functions.

During initial operation, “learning to drive”, set throttle at slow speed.

Sound judgement by the operator will prevent accidents.

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Contents ZEETER Safety Instructions & Operator’s ManualIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY & WARNING CARE & MAINTENANCEBlade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Over SAFETYsafe operating practices Safety Alert SymbolWhen you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury Follow the recommended safety precautions andGENERAL 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 DIXON ZTR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICY ZEETER - Residential MowerSPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SPECIFICATIONSCONTROL LEVERS CONTROLSTO SET PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE3. Check engine oil 4. Check fuel cap to be sure it is in place 1. Read engine manufacturer’s operating and maintenance instructions7. Know how to stop engine. Turn key to off position BEFORE OPERATING MOWERTOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEMMOWER 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 5. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGSGRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machinery CARE AND MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before performing any maintenance, turn off engineCUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE ENGINE BATTERYLUBRICATION Engine to Transmission Belt - P/N TIRESBELTS BELT TENSIONELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CLEANING THE MOWERWARRANTY PARTS/SERVICECHANGING 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 3. HARD TO START ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER 2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START9. DRIVE SYSTEM 7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED 6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDPage Page Page DATE ENGINE TUNED OWNER’S INFORMATIONName Address DATE OIL CHANGEDcancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, IncZEETER