Tires, Belts, Belt Tension, Care And Maintenance | Dixon 14295-0804

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TIRES:

Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operation of the mower. Check tire pressure periodically. Inflate tires to the pressure listed below.

Front tires	9 x 3.50 - 4	16-21 lbs.
Rear tires	16 x 6.50 - 8	8-14 lbs.

Lug nuts or lug bolts should be checked regularly for tightness.

BELTS:

Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be in poor condition.

BELT TENSION:

Engine to Transmission Belt - P/N 7650

Manual adjustment.

Engine to Mower Deck Belt (manual clutch) - P/N 7725 No adjustment required.

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Dixon 14295-0804 manual Tires, Belts, Belt Tension, Care And Maintenance, Engine to Transmission Belt - P/N

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