Dixon 1856-0599

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RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED,

CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander...

...read and understand this manual to prevent injuries.

SAFETY

BLADE CONTACT

RUN-OVER BACK-OVER

TIP-OVER

Contents

Main IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY INDEX Page Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices. WARNING : State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. GENERAL OPERATION: SLOPE OPERATION: CHILDREN: SERVICE: SAFETY DIXON PROTECTION PLUS TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY SPECIFICATIONS Models ZTR 4423 Page Page PARKING BRAKE: TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM TO SET PARKING BRAKE: CAUTION Page Page NEVER BEFORE OPERATING MOWER: TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: Do Not Operate The Mower STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT: MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT: SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS: GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS: Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chute. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE: Before performing any maintenance, shut off engine, allow to cool. CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE BELT TENSION MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE: DECK REMOV AL: CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL: PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS. PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT OIL FILL: LUBRICATION: DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS: REAR CHAIN ADJUSTMENT: Page ST ANDARD SERVICE PART S LIST BRIGGS & STRATTON FILTER PART NUMBERS: TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER CUT QUALITY: Page TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Page OWNER INFORMATION WARNING: