Dixon 14295-0804 manual Safety, Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Over

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SAFETY

SAFETY

RIDING LAWN MOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED

CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

Pictured below are the most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander. Please read and understand this manual to prevent injuries.

Blade Contact

Tip Over

Run Over

Back Over

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Contents Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual ZEETERIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY & WARNINGCARE & MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTINGSAFETY Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back OverSafety Alert Symbol When you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injuryFollow 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 ZEETER - Residential Mower DIXON ZTR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICYSPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICECONTROLS CONTROL LEVERSPARKING BRAKE TO SET PARKING BRAKE1. Read engine manufacturer’s operating and maintenance instructions 7. Know how to stop engine. Turn key to off positionBEFORE OPERATING MOWER 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 CARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEBefore performing any maintenance, turn off engine allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machineryCUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE BATTERY ENGINELUBRICATION TIRES BELTSBELT TENSION Engine to Transmission Belt - P/NCLEANING THE MOWER WARRANTYPARTS/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 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START 3. HARD TO START ENGINE7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS 8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD 9. DRIVE SYSTEMPage Page Page OWNER’S INFORMATION Name AddressDATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNEDZEETER Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inccancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm