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Dixon 14295-0804 manual Controls, Control Levers

Models: 14295-0804

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CONTROLS

CONTROLS

CONTROL LEVERS

TO GO FORWARD

•From neutral position, gently push control levers for- ward.

•To increase speed, move levers further forward.

TO GO BACKWARDS

•From neutral position, gently pull control levers toward you.

TURNING

•Turning is controlled by moving one control lever slightly forward or rearward of the other.

•To turn left, move left lever rearward of the right lever. •To turn right, move right lever rearward of the left lever. •To turn on mower’s own axis (zero turning radius), stop and move one lever to reverse position and the other to forward position.

BRAKING

•To brake mower, move both levers in direction opposite of travel.

LEFT TURN OPPOSITE

Note: The pressure required to operate the mower is very light.

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Dixon 14295-0804 manual Controls, Control Levers

Contents

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual ZEETERIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY CARE & MAINTENANCE TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY & WARNING TROUBLESHOOTINGSAFETY Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back OverFollow the recommended safety precautions and Safety Alert SymbolWhen you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury safe operating practicesGENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION continued Maintain or replace safety & instruction labels as needed GENERAL OPERATION continuedSLOPE OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION continued SLOPE OPERATION continued Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause slidingFIRE 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 BRAKECONTROLS 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 placeTRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSCONTROLS MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER BLADE DRIVETHROTTLE CONTROL LEVER CONTROLSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT continued OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSFailure to observe the following instructions MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT continuedOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING may result in personal injurySIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS5. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSBefore performing any maintenance, turn off engine CARE AND MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machineryCUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCEBATTERY ENGINECARE AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CARE AND MAINTENANCEBELT TENSION TIRESBELTS CARE AND MAINTENANCEPARTS/SERVICE CLEANING THE MOWERWARRANTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSCHANGING THE ENGINE OIL CARE AND MAINTENANCEOIL FILL CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE CARE AND MAINTENANCEIllustration A IllustrationB CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE REAR CHAIN ADJUSTMENTMaintenance DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CHAINDECK REMOVAL CARE AND MAINTENANCEDRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS CARE AND MAINTENANCEENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERS STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTBLADES BELTS2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START TROUBLESHOOTING1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER 3. HARD TO START ENGINE8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED TROUBLESHOOTING7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS 6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDPage Page Page DATE OIL CHANGED OWNER’S INFORMATIONName Address DATE ENGINE TUNEDDixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc ZEETERcancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm