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WARNING

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

GENERAL OPERATION (continued):

Protect your eyes. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower.

Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower- related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.

To protect against possible tip-over, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for wheel weights and counterweights.

Maintain or replace safety & instruction labels as needed.

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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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 ATTACHMENTSMOWER 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 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 DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CHAIN REAR CHAIN ADJUSTMENTMaintenance DECK REMOVAL DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERS STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTBLADES 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 TUNEDcancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, IncZEETER