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Dixon 4500 Series manual Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc

Models: 4500 Series

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©Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc.

DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.

A BLOUNT International Inc. Co. PO BOX 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316251 2000

4500 Series Part No. 5863

MY98 mn1/98

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Page IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY SPECIFICATIONS INDEXSAFETY WARRANTY POLICYThe 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 GENERAL OPERATION serious injury or deathDO NOT All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back upthe slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it SLOPE OPERATIONpresence of children NEVER assume children will stay where they were last seenCHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to theSERVICE b Routine maintenance or adjustments DIXON PROTECTION PLUS TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY4. Battery warranty Limited to 90 days from date of purchase 7. The following items are not covered by this warranty policyModels ZTR 4515Band4515K SPECIFICATIONSSEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS Models ZTR 4515B & ZTR 4515K DO NOT operate mower without seat adjustments properly tightenedPage CONTROLS Models ZTR 4515B and4515KPage TO SET PARKING BRAKE CONTROLSAll controls are described from operators position PARKING BRAKETURNING CONTROLSTO GO FORWARD TO GO BACKWARDProtection of the electrical system is by 115 amp circuit breaker CONTROLSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Engine should not turn over or attempt to start TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Engine should not turn over or attempt to startPage OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSEngage parking brake before starting engine STARTING INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSGRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chuteOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGSCARE 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 MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE CARE AND MAINTENANCE36 DECK REMOVAL CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE Page42 DECK REMOVAL CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL CARE AND MAINTENANCESERVICE INTERVALS OIL FILLLUBRICATION CARE AND MAINTENANCEThe serial number is located on frame at rear of engine, it will CARE AND MAINTENANCEKeep all connections clean and tight See your Dixon dealer for replacement parts, warranty orBRIGGS & STRATTON FILTER PART NUMBERS STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST36 DECK 42 DECKCAUSES TROUBLESHOOTINGMOWER CUT QUALITY SITUATIONadjustment Neutral adjustmentRefer to page 24 for procedure or Refer to page 23 for procedureELECTRICAL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTINGHave electrical system checked by your increase engine RPM Contact yourDATE ENGINE TUNED OWNER INFORMATIONDATE PURCHASED MOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASED FROM DATE OIL CHANGED4500 Series Part No Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc