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Dixon 1998, ZTR 4515K manual Care And Maintenance, Page, Neutral Adjustment

Models: 1998 ZTR 4515K

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NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

DRIVE MACHINE UNTIL HYDROSTATS HAVE WARMED UP. WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING BRAKE OFF, SWING OUT THE CONTROL LEVERS. IF MACHINE STARTS TO CREEP, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

1.Stop the engine, engage parking brake, and raise rear of frame with jack or blocks so that rear tires do not contact the ground.

2.Swing out the control levers, start the engine and release the parking brake.

3.Raise the seat to access hydro control linkage. If right wheel creeps, adjust right side linkage, and vice-versa. Use procedure below:

a.Loosen, but do not remove, the bolt in the control tube P/N 5540.

b.Loosen Jam nuts on ends of the coupler P/N 7736.

c.If right wheel is creeping forward, turn coupler counter clockwise until neutral is achieved (clockwise for left side). If right wheel is creeping backward, turn coupler clockwise until neutral is achieved (counterclockwise for left side).

d.Tighten jam nutsagainst coupler.

e.Tighten bolt in control tube.

4.Lower seat, release parking brake, and swing control levers in. If wheel creeps, repeat steps 3a & 3e.

5.Stop engine and remove rear of machine from jack or blocks.

6.Drive machine with both levers in top speed position. If one side now drives slightly faster than the other, adjust lever stop washer P/N 5760 on that side to reduce forward range of control lever. If levers are now uneven at top speed, loosen control lever mounting nut. Rotate lever to be even with other side and tighten nut.

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Dixon 1998, ZTR 4515K manual Care And Maintenance, Page, Neutral Adjustment

Contents

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