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Dixon Black Bear manual SLOPE OPERATION continued, DO continued

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WARNING

Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

SLOPE OPERATION (continued):

DO (continued):

Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

Use extreme caution when operating the mower with attachments to prevent tip-over or roll-over.

If front wheels lift off the ground, pull levers back to stabilize the mower. Discontinue mowing the slope!

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Dixon Black Bear manual SLOPE OPERATION continued, DO continued

Contents

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual BLACK BEAR ZTRIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY SEATADJUSTMENT TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY & WARNING STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTSAFETY Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back OverFollow the recommended safety precautions and Safety Alert SymbolWhen you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury safe operating practicesGENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION continued Maintain or replace safety & instruction labels as needed GENERAL OPERATION continuedand tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasySLOPE OPERATION continued DO continuedSLOPE OPERATION continued DO NOTFIRE HAZARDS FIRE HAZARDS continued CHILDREN SERVICE Black Bear, Kodiak, Grizzly & SilverTip Mowers DIXON ZTR PRO SERIES COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICYTHIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS DIXON WARRANTS ITS ZTR MOWERS AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIAL ANDSPECIFICATIONS BLACK BEAR1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjuster CONTROLS CONTROL LEVERSTO SET PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKECONTROLS MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER CONTROLSCHOKE AND THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BLADE DRIVECIRCUIT BREAKER CONTROLSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWERSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSBLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST a Put parking brake in ON position TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT continued OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSFailure to observe the following instructions MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT continuedOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING may result in personal injuryOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS5. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTO FREE WHEEL MACHINE Unlock Transmission TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine CARE AND MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machineryCUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCEENGINE BATTERYCARE AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION TIRESCARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE BELTSBELT TENSION Engine to Mower Deck Belt P/NCHANGING THE ENGINE OIL CARE AND MAINTENANCEOIL FILTERS OIL FILLCARE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID FILTER SERVICECARE AND MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED FLUIDPlease dispose of used oil at proper collection centers HYDROSTAT OIL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURECARE AND MAINTENANCE Protect your environmentNEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE continued CARE AND MAINTENANCEPARTS/SERVICE CLEANING THE MOWERWARRANTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSMOWER DECK REMOVAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START TROUBLESHOOTING1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER 3. HARD TO START ENGINE8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED TROUBLESHOOTING7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS 6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDBelts STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTBlades ENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERSDATE OIL CHANGED OWNER’S INFORMATIONName Address DATE ENGINE TUNEDP.O. Box Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, IncDIXON INDUSTRIES, INC Coffeyville, Ks