Dixon 14295-0804 manual Slope Operation

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WARNING

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

SLOPE OPERATION:

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control

and tip-over accidents, which can result in

severe injury or death.

All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy

on a slope, do not mow it!

DO

Mow across the slope with your Dixon® ZTR® -- never up or down. This will decrease the risk of tip-over.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, wires and other foreign objects that can be thrown by mower blades.

Watch for holes, ruts, roots and bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the mower. Tall grass can hide such obstacles.

Use slow speed. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly down the slope.

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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