Forward Travel Speed Adjustment | Dixon 13782-0503, ZTR 4516

FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT

CARE & MAINTENANCE

FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT

1.Drive machine until hydrostats have warmed up.

2.Drive on a smooth, level surface with both levers in top speed position.

3.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 13782-0503, ZTR 4516, ZTR 4515, ZTR 4518 manual Forward Travel Speed Adjustment, Care & Maintenance

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Model Year 4500 Series IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY INDEX Blade Contact Run Over Tip Over Back Over SAFETYRIDING LAWN MOWERS IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH When you see this symbol, BE ALERT Follow recommended safety precautionsand safe operating practices SAFETY Safety Alert Symbol GENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION continued SLOPE OPERATION DO NOT SLOPE OPERATION continuedDO continued SERVICE SERVICE continued CHILDREN DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY RESIDENTIAL HYDRO Model ZTR SPECIFICATIONS Models ZTR SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS3.Release seat slide adjuster 2.Slide seat forward or backward CONTROL LEVERS CONTROLS TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM PARKING BRAKETO SET PARKING BRAKE CHOKE CONTROL 4518 only BLADE DRIVECIRCUIT BREAKER THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BEFORE OPERATING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE Unlock Transmission TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Engine should not turn over or attempt to start TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS ENGINE SHOULD STOP NOTE If Any Safety Check FAILS, Do Not STARTING INSTRUCTIONS speed STARTING INSTRUCTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT continued MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT continued GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE & MAINTENANCE OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGE BATTERYENGINE TIRES CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE Engine to Mower Deck Belt-P/N5861 BELTSBELT TENSION 42” Deck FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT continued MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE CARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE continued DECK REMOVAL BRAKE SYSTEM LUBRICATION CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL OIL FILL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CLEANING THE MOWERWARRANTY PARTS/SERVICE CARE & MAINTENANCE NOTES ~Blades~ STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST42” Deck 50” Deck KOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTERS BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTERS 3. HARD TO START ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER 2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START 9. DRIVE SYSTEM 7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED 6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDPage Mower Serial Number Purchased From OWNER’S INFORMATIONDate of Purchase Mower Model Number 4500 Series ZTRMowersDixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc