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Dixon 4500 Series Drive System, Situation, Causes, Remedy, Mower creeps in, Neutral adjustment

Models: 4500 Series

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DRIVE SYSTEM:
SITUATION	CAUSES	REMEDY
Mower creeps in	Neutral adjustment	Refer to page 24 for procedure or
neutral position		consult your dealer for repair

Mower pulls to one	Forward travel speed	Refer to page 23 for procedure
side or the other	adjustment

Loss of power and	Incorrect or worn drive
speed on both sides	belt	Replace belt Replace spring Remove
	Spring on idler arm	Replace belt Replace spring Remove
	Spring on idler arm
	missing or broken
		cause of seizure and lubricate Consult
	Idler arm will not pivot
		your dealer for repairs
	Internal malfunction

Drive system	Incorrect or worn drive
functions on one side	belt	Replace belt Replace spring Remove
only	Spring on idler arm	Replace belt Replace spring Remove
only	Spring on idler arm
	missing or broken
	Idler arm will not pivot	cause of seizure and lubricate Consult
	Idler arm will not pivot
		you dealer for repairs
	Internal malfunction

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Dixon 4500 Series Drive System, Situation, Causes, Remedy, Mower creeps in, Neutral adjustment, neutral position, belt

Contents

Page IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY INDEX SAFETYWARRANTY POLICY SPECIFICATIONSThe most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander read and understand this manual to prevent injuriesPage SAFETY SAFETY SYMBOLSFollow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices serious injury or death GENERAL OPERATIONAll slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow itSLOPE OPERATION DO NOTNEVER assume children will stay where they were last seen CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of childrenSERVICE DIXON PROTECTION PLUS TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY 4. Battery warranty Limited to 90 days from date of purchase7. The following items are not covered by this warranty policy b Routine maintenance or adjustmentsSPECIFICATIONS Models ZTR 4515Band4515KSEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS Models ZTR 4515B & ZTR 4515K DO NOT operate mower without seat adjustments properly tightenedPage CONTROLS Models ZTR 4515B and4515KPage CONTROLS All controls are described from operators positionPARKING BRAKE TO SET PARKING BRAKECONTROLS TO GO FORWARDTO GO BACKWARD TURNINGCONTROLS Protection of the electrical system is by 115 amp circuit breakerOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSEngine should not turn over or attempt to start Engine should not turn over or attempt to startOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Engage parking brake before starting engineSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS PageOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENTOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENTBe sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chute OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSSIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONSCARE AND MAINTENANCE Before performing any maintenance, shut off engine, allowto coolMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER BLADE MAINTENANCEPage CARE AND MAINTENANCE PageBELT TENSION CARE AND MAINTENANCE FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENTPage CARE AND MAINTENANCE NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTPage CARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURECARE AND MAINTENANCE 36 DECK REMOVALCARE AND MAINTENANCE Page42 DECK REMOVAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE ENGINE OILOIL FILL LUBRICATIONCARE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALSCARE AND MAINTENANCE Keep all connections clean and tightSee your Dixon dealer for replacement parts, warranty or The serial number is located on frame at rear of engine, it willSTANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST 36 DECK42 DECK BRIGGS & STRATTON FILTER PART NUMBERSTROUBLESHOOTING MOWER CUT QUALITYSITUATION CAUSESNeutral adjustment Refer to page 24 for procedure orRefer to page 23 for procedure adjustmentTROUBLESHOOTING Have electrical system checked by yourincrease engine RPM Contact your ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOWNER INFORMATION DATE PURCHASED MOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASED FROMDATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNEDDixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc 4500 Series Part No

DRIVE SYSTEM:

SITUATION

CAUSES

REMEDY

Mower creeps in

Neutral adjustment

Refer to page 24 for procedure or

neutral position

consult your dealer for repair

Mower pulls to one

Forward travel speed

Refer to page 23 for procedure

side or the other

adjustment

Loss of power and

Incorrect or worn drive

speed on both sides

belt

Replace belt Replace spring Remove

Spring on idler arm

missing or broken

cause of seizure and lubricate Consult

Idler arm will not pivot

your dealer for repairs

Internal malfunction

Drive system

functions on one side

only

you dealer for repairs