Starting Instructions, Operation Instructions | Dixon 14295-0804

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions may

result in personal injury.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:

1.Parking brake must be on and blade drive disengaged.

2.Position throttle lever to 1/2 speed setting. If engine is cold, position lever to the choke position.

NOTE:	Engine may require choke setting to start even if the
	engine has been operated for a period of time.

3.Insert ignition key and turn to “start” position. When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to “run” position.

4.Move “throttle” from choke to maximum speed position.

5.Release parking brake.

6.Operate mower per “CONTROL” instructions on Page 18.

CAUTION	Do not operate the engine in an
	enclosed area due to the
	harmful exhaust gas produced.
Note:	When mowing with blades
	engaged, set throttle control to
	the MAXIMUM or wide open
	setting to insure adequate
	cooling of the engine and
	to maintain mower deck blade
	speed.

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Dixon 14295-0804 manual Starting Instructions, Operation Instructions

Contents

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual ZEETER IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY & WARNINGCARE & MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING SAFETY Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Over Safety Alert Symbol When you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injuryFollow the recommended safety precautions and 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 1. Read engine manufacturer’s operating and maintenance instructions 7. Know how to stop engine. Turn key to off positionBEFORE OPERATING MOWER 3. Check engine oil 4. Check fuel cap to be sure it is in place TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS BLADE 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 SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS 5. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS CARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEBefore performing any maintenance, turn off engine allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machinery CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE BATTERY ENGINE LUBRICATION TIRES BELTSBELT TENSION Engine to Transmission Belt - P/N CLEANING THE MOWER WARRANTYPARTS/SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CHANGING 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 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START 3. HARD TO START ENGINE 7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS 8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD 9. DRIVE SYSTEMPage Page Page OWNER’S INFORMATION Name AddressDATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNED Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc ZEETERcancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm