Dixon 14295-0804 manual Cutter Blade Maintenance, Care And Maintenance

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CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:

CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharp edge of the blade.

Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. Observe proper blade position prior to removal.

1.Safely raise front of mower.

2.Hold or block blade from turning.

3.Loosen blade bolt and remove blade.

4.When replacing blade, tighten blade bolt securely. Refer to

diagram. Be sure blade is centered on pilot before tightening nut to 60 ft. lbs.

Blades should be discarded when worn excessively.

		DANGEROUS!
		DO NOT USE
	New Blade	BLADE IN THIS
	New Blade	CONDITION!
		CONDITION!

When notch starts, discard blade

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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 SYSTEMBLADE DRIVE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVERMOWER 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 MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT continued Failure to observe the following instructionsWARNING 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 REAR CHAIN ADJUSTMENT MaintenanceDO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CHAIN DECK REMOVAL DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST BLADESENGINE 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 TUNEDDixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc ZEETERcancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm