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Dixon ZTR 4516K manual Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc, Series

Models: ZTR 4516K ZTR 4515B

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WARNING:The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

®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 316 251 2000

4500 Series

Part No. 5863-0798

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Dixon ZTR 4516K, ZTR 4515B manual Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc, Series

Contents

1999 Operators Manual 4500 SERIESIMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY 4500 Series INDEXRIDINGLAWNMOWERS,IFIMPROPERLYOPERATED CANCAUSESERIOUSINJURYORDEATH SAFETYThe most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander read and understand this manual to prevent injuriesFollow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices SAFETY SYMBOLSDanger SAFETYserious injury or death Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result inThis cutting mower is capable of amputating hands & feet and throwing objectsAll slopes require extra caution SLOPE OPERATIONSAFETY which can result in severe injury or deathSAFETY CHILDRENSAFETY SERVICEDIXON PROTECTION PLUS TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY DATEOFPURCHASEModel S/NDealersSignature Model 4516K SPECIFICATIONSModels ZTR 4515B and 4516K Model 4515BSEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT operate mower without seat adjustments properly tightenedPage BLADE DRIVE SWITCH CONTROLSIGNITION SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERTO SET PARKING BRAKE CONTROLSPARKING BRAKE CAUTION Engage parking brake before starting engineTURNING CONTROLSTO GO FORWARD TO GO BACKWARDMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER CONTROLSBLADE DRIVE CIRCUIT BREAKEROPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWERTowing OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSPARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST a Swing out control levers BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST4. Move throttle from Choke to desired speed position OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSCAUTION Engage parking brake before starting engine STARTING INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS5. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSSIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONSCARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEOFF-SEASON BATTERY STORAGE MOWER BLADE MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK DRIVE BELT CARE AND MAINTENANCEBELT TENSION 36 DECKFORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCENEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE CARE AND MAINTENANCE36 DECK REMOVAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE42 and 50 DECK REMOVAL CARE AND MAINTENANCEPROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCECHANGING THE ENGINE OIL PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERSPLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS OIL FILLLUBRICATION SERVICE INTERVALSPARTS/SERVICE CARE AND MAINTENANCECLEANING THE MOWER WARRANTY50 DECK STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST36 DECK 42 DECKCAUSES TROUBLESHOOTINGMOWER CUT QUALITY SITUATIONCAUSES TROUBLESHOOTINGDRIVE SYSTEM SITUATIONCAUSES TROUBLESHOOTINGELECTRICAL SYSTEM SITUATIONDATE OIL CHANGED OWNER INFORMATIONDATE PURCHASED MOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER DM PURCHASED FROMDixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc 4500 SeriesDIXON INDUSTRIES, INC