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Dixon 1857-0599 manual and 50 DECK REMOVAL, Care And Maintenance

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

42" and 50" DECK REMOVAL:

1.Place cut height lever in lowest cut position.

2.Pull belt idler back to allow belt to be removed from idler pulley and electric clutch pulley.

3.Remove hair pin cotter and washer from one end of deck support cross shaft. Note location of remaining shim washers used between chassis and mower deck plates. Slide shaft from chassis and mower deck.

4.Remove hair pin cotter and washer from each deck L-rod. Remove L- rods from lift arms. At this point, deck will drop down.

5.Carefully raise and support front of chassis. Slide mower deck to either side for removal. (Reverse procedure to reinstall deck assembly).

NOTE: When deck is reinstalled on frame, check that belt is correctly routed in the groves of all pulleys and that belt idler is applying tension to the back side of the belt.

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Dixon 1857-0599 manual and 50 DECK REMOVAL, Care And Maintenance, Place cut height lever in lowest cut position

Contents

2000 Operators Manual 4500 SERIESIMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY See your dealer for warranty service, parts and repairsSAFETY INDEXWARRANTY POLICY SPECIFICATIONSRIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED SAFETYCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystanderSafety Alert Symbol SAFETY SYMBOLSDanger SAFETYGENERAL OPERATION Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result inThis cutting mower is capable of amputating hands & feet andthrowingobjectswhich can result in severe injury or death SLOPE OPERATIONAll slopes require extra caution SAFETYSAFETY CHILDRENSAFETY SERVICEDIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY -- ZTR Model Models ZTR 4515B and 4516K SPECIFICATIONSPage SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONSDO NOT operate mower without seat adjustments properly tightened Page CONTROLSPARKING BRAKE CONTROLSTO SET PARKING BRAKE TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEMTO GO BACKWARD TO GO FORWARDTURNING BRAKINGCIRCUIT BREAKER BLADE DRIVEMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER CONTROLSBEFORE OPERATING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTowing OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSEngine should not turn over or attempt to start Engine should not turn over or attempt to startOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENTOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENTGRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting SeasonMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER BLADE MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE BELT TENSION42 DECK MOWER DECK SERPENTINE BELT ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELT1. Drive machine until hydrostats have warmed up FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENTCARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTCARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE1. Place cut height lever in lowest cut position 42 and 50 DECK REMOVALCARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE ENGINE OILLUBRICATION OIL FILLCARE AND MAINTENANCE ClosedWHEELS AND TIRES CARE AND MAINTENANCESTANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST MOWER CUT QUALITY TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING DRIVE SYSTEMHave electrical system checked by your dealer ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTROUBLESHOOTING Name Address OWNER INFORMATIONDIXONINDUSTRIES,INC FAXDIXON INDUSTRIES, INC Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc4500 Series 4515B&4516K Part No