Dixon 13087-0400 WARNING:

DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.

A BLOUNT International Inc. Co.

PO BOX 1569

COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945

316 251 2000

4423

Part No. 13087-0400

4000 Series

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the

State of California

to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING:

Dixon® and ZTR® are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc.

Contents

Main IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULL Y INDEX Page Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices. W ARNING : GENERAL OPERATION: SLOPE OPERATION: CHILDREN: SERVICE: SAFETY DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - 3000 & 4000 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS Models ZTR 4423 Page PARKING BRAKE: CAUTION TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM TO SET PARKING BRAKE: Page Page NEVER TOWING BEFORE OPERATING MOWER: Page STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT: MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT: SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS: GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS: Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chute. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE: Before performing any maintenance, shut off engine, allow to cool. CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding onto cutter blade. Avoid touching the sharp edge of the blade. BELT TENSION MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE: DECK REMOVAL: HOT oil may cause burns. Allow engine to cool before draining oil. CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL: OIL FILTERS: PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS. PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT OIL FILL: LUBRICATION: DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS: REAR CHAIN ADJUSTMENT: Page STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST BRIGGS & STRATTON FILTER PART NUMBERS: TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER CUT QUALITY: Page ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: TROUBLESHOOTING OWNER INFORMATION WARNING: