Dixon 14295-0804 manual Testing Of Safety Interlock Systems, Operation Instructions

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:

Failure to observe the following testing instructions could result in serious injury or death.

The following tests should be performed at the start

of each mowing day.

PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST:

a)Put parking brake in OFF position

b)Turn ignition switch to START

Engine should not turn over or attempt to start.

BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST:

a)Put parking brake in ON position

b)Engage blade drive switch.

c)Turn ignition switch to START.

Engine should not turn over or attempt to start.

SEAT SWITCH TEST:

a)In a safe area away from bystanders, start the engine.

b)Engage blade drive switch.

c)Raise slightly off seat.

Engine should STOP!

NOTE: If any safety check fails, do not operate the

mower until the system has been checked and repaired

by an Authorized Dixon® Dealer!

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Contents ZEETER Safety Instructions & Operator’s ManualIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY SAFETY & WARNING TABLE OF CONTENTSCARE & MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTINGBlade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Over SAFETYWhen you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury Safety Alert SymbolFollow the recommended safety precautions and 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 DIXON ZTR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICY ZEETER - Residential MowerSPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SPECIFICATIONSCONTROL LEVERS CONTROLSTO SET PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE7. Know how to stop engine. Turn key to off position 1. Read engine manufacturer’s operating and maintenance instructionsBEFORE OPERATING MOWER 3. Check engine oil 4. Check fuel cap to be sure it is in placeTOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEMTHROTTLE 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 5. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGSGRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE AND MAINTENANCEBefore performing any maintenance, turn off engine allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machineryCUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE ENGINE BATTERYLUBRICATION BELTS TIRESBELT TENSION Engine to Transmission Belt - P/NWARRANTY CLEANING THE MOWERPARTS/SERVICE 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 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER TROUBLESHOOTING2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START 3. HARD TO START ENGINE8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED 7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD 9. DRIVE SYSTEMPage Page Page Name Address OWNER’S INFORMATIONDATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNEDZEETER Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inccancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm