MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT continued | Dixon 14295-0804

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT (continued):

7.Keep the underside of the mower deck clean. Remove all grass and dirt build-up from the underside of the pan, the baffles and deflectors after each use. Never, under any circumstances, should you place hands or feet under the mower deck or in the chute while blades or impeller are still turning.

8.Alternate mower direction. This will evenlydisperse the mulched grass clippings over the lawn for even fertilization.

If the mulching quality of the mower does not seem to be satisfactory, try one or more of the following tips:

a.Raise the height-of-cut setting on your mower.

b.It may be necessary to cut your grass more frequently.

c.Operate the mower at a slower ground speed.

d.Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass.

e.Mow across the marginal areas a second time.

f.CUT HIGH - MOW OFTEN!

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Contents

ZEETER Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY & WARNING CARE & MAINTENANCE Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Over SAFETY safe operating practices Safety Alert SymbolWhen you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury Follow the recommended safety precautions and 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 DIXON ZTR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICY ZEETER - Residential Mower SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SPECIFICATIONS CONTROL LEVERS CONTROLS TO SET PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE 3. Check engine oil 4. Check fuel cap to be sure it is in place 1. Read engine manufacturer’s operating and maintenance instructions7. Know how to stop engine. Turn key to off position BEFORE OPERATING MOWER TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM 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 5. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machinery CARE AND MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE ENGINE BATTERY LUBRICATION Engine to Transmission Belt - P/N TIRESBELTS BELT TENSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CLEANING THE MOWERWARRANTY PARTS/SERVICE 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 3. HARD TO START ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER 2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START 9. DRIVE SYSTEM 7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED 6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDPage Page Page DATE ENGINE TUNED OWNER’S INFORMATIONName Address DATE OIL CHANGED Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc ZEETERcancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm