Dixon 14295-0804 manual Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions, Operation Instructions

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS:

Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet.

If the grass is tall, place the mower deck cut height lever in the top or second notch. “Initially” overlap cutting swaths instead of a full swath with each pass. Some applications may require a second cutting.

Keep the underside of the mower deck clean.

Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season.

As a rule of thumb, never cut off more than 1/3 of the total grass blade length. Correct mowing height can reduce weeds and disease by 50% to 80%.

The following grass cut heights are based on adequate moisture conditions and normal thatch build-up in a healthy lawn. Some locations and applications may require slightly different cut heights. If in doubt, consult your local lawn professional for assistance.

Grass Types	Best Cut Heights
Bermudagrass	1 - 2”
Bluegrass	2 - 3”
Buffalograss	11/2 -3”
Ryegrass	2 - 3”
Tall Fescue	3-31/2”
Zoysiagrass	1 - 3”

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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 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 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 Maintenance REAR CHAIN ADJUSTMENTDO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CHAIN DECK REMOVAL DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS BLADES STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERS 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 CHANGEDZEETER Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inccancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm