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Dixon 13088-1100A manual Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc

Models: 13088-1100A

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WARNING:The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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

DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.

A BLOUNT International Inc. Co. PO BOX 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000

4500 Series 4515B&4516K

Part No. 13088-1100A

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Dixon 13088-1100A manual Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc

Contents

OperatorsManual 4500SERIES ZTR MOWERS 2001See your dealer for warranty service, parts and repairs IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLYINDEX SAFETYWARRANTY POLICY SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATEDCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystanderSAFETY SYMBOLS Safety Alert SymbolDanger SAFETYFailure to observe the following safety instructions could result in GENERAL OPERATIONThis cutting mower is capable of amputating hands & feet and throwing objectsSLOPE OPERATION which can result in severe injury or deathAll slopes require extra caution SAFETYNEVER assume children will stay where they were last seen CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of childrenSERVICE SAFETYDIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - 4500 SERIES LABOR COSTS. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONSDIXON ZTR MOWERS ARE WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND LIMITATIONSSPECIFICATIONS Models ZTR 4515B and 4516KDO NOT operate mower without seat adjustments properly tightened SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONSPage CONTROLS PARKING BRAKETO SET PARKING BRAKE TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEMTO GO FORWARD TO GO BACKWARDTURNING BRAKINGBLADE DRIVE CIRCUIT BREAKERMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER CONTROLSTOWING OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE OPERATING MOWER TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSEngine should not turn over or attempt to start Engine should not turn over or attempt to startTO FREE WHEEL MACHINE STARTING INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSSIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting SeasonCARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEMOWER BLADE MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCEBELT TENSION CARE AND MAINTENANCEManual adjustment. Refer to illustration below Auto tensioner with spring loaded idler. No adjustment requiredCARE AND MAINTENANCE FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT1. Drive machine until hydrostats have warmed up NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE DECK REMOVAL1. Place cut height lever in lowest cut position CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL CARE AND MAINTENANCEOIL FILL PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERSBRAKE SYSTEM LUBRICATIONCARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE WHEELS AND TIRESSTANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER CUT QUALITYDRIVE SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHave electrical system checked by your dealer Page Page Page Name OWNER INFORMATIONAddress 4500 Series 4515B&4516K Part No. 13088-1100A Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, IncDIXON INDUSTRIES, INC