Dixon 8950-598, ZTR 4426 INDEX

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INDEX

SAFETY................................................................. Pages 2 - 7

WARRANTY POLICY............................................ Page 8

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................Page 9

SEAT ADJUSTMENT............................................ Page 10

CONTROLS ..........................................................Pages 11 - 14

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.............................. Pages 15 - 20

CARE AND MAINTENANCE................................. Pages 21 - 29

STANDARD PARTS LIST..................................... Page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................Pages 31 - 33

4000 Series

Part No. 8950-598

Contents

Main any power mower must be operated properly to be safe. IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY INDEX Page SAFETYSAFETY Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices. GENERAL OPERATION: WARNING: DO DO NOT Page SERVICE: DIXON PROTECTION PLUS TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY SPECIFICATIONS Models ZTR 4423 & ZTR 4426 Page Page CAUTION Page Page NEVER BEFORE OPERATING MOWER: TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: Do Not Operate The Mower STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT: Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season. MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT Do Not Attempt To Cut Grass When It Is Wet. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season. Some SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS: Keep The Underside Of The Mower Deck Clean. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season. GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS: Correct mowing height can reduce weeds and disease by 50 to 80% Before performing any maintenance, shut off engine, allow to cool. CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE: Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding onto cutter blade. Avoid touching the sharp edge of the blade. BELT TENSION MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE: If adjustment is required, turn nut on one or both of the rear L-rods both the front and rear of the blades. DECK REMOVAL: HOT oil may cause burns. Allow engine to cool before draining oil. CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL: OIL FILTERS: Pulling twist PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS. PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT OIL FILL: LUBRICATION: DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS: REAR CHAIN ADJUSTMENT: WHEELS AND TIRES: NOTE: Check lug nuts periodically for tightness. STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST Protect Page Page TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Page Page OWNER INFORMATION WARNING: