Dixon 8950-598, ZTR 4426

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RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED,

CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander...

...read and understand this manual to prevent injuries.

SAFETYSAFETY

SAFETY

BLADE CONTACT

RUN-OVER BACK-OVER

TIP-OVER

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: