SLOPE OPERATION continued | Dixon 14295-0804 manual

WARNING

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

SLOPE OPERATION (continued):

DO (continued):

Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

Use extreme caution when operating the mower with attachments to prevent tip-over or roll-over.

If front wheels lift off the ground, pull levers back to stabilize the mower. Discontinue mowing the slope!

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Dixon 14295-0804 manual SLOPE OPERATION continued

Contents

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual ZEETER IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY CARE & MAINTENANCE TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY & WARNING TROUBLESHOOTING SAFETY Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Over Follow the recommended safety precautions and Safety Alert SymbolWhen you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury safe operating practices GENERAL 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 POLICY SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE CONTROLS CONTROL LEVERS PARKING BRAKE TO SET PARKING BRAKE BEFORE OPERATING MOWER 1. Read engine manufacturer’s operating and maintenance instructions7. Know how to stop engine. Turn key to off position 3. Check engine oil 4. Check fuel cap to be sure it is in place TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS THROTTLE 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 season GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine CARE AND MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machinery CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE BATTERY ENGINE LUBRICATION BELT TENSION TIRESBELTS Engine to Transmission Belt - P/N PARTS/SERVICE CLEANING THE MOWERWARRANTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CHANGING 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 2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START TROUBLESHOOTING1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER 3. HARD TO START ENGINE 6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD 7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED 9. DRIVE SYSTEMPage Page Page DATE OIL CHANGED OWNER’S INFORMATIONName Address DATE ENGINE TUNED ZEETER Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inccancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm