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Dixon ZTR 5424 Index, January mn1/98 MY98, Safety, Warranty Policy, Specifications, Controls

Models: ZTR 5424 ZTR 5020

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INDEX

SAFETY	Pages	1 -	6
WARRANTY POLICY	Page		7
SPECIFICATIONS	Page	8-	9
SEAT ADJUSTMENT	Page		10
CONTROLS	Pages 11 -14
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS	Pages 15-22
CARE AND MAINTENANCE	Pages 23-37
STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST	Page	38 - 39
TROUBLESHOOTING	Pages 40 - 43

Part No. 5749

January 1998

mn1/98 MY98

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Dixon ZTR 5424, ZTR 5020 Index, January mn1/98 MY98, Safety, Warranty Policy, Specifications, Seat Adjustment, Controls

Contents

Page IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY any power mower must be operated properly to be safeSPECIFICATIONS INDEXSAFETY WARRANTY POLICYThe most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander read and understand this manual to prevent injuriesPage SAFETY SYMBOLS GENERAL OPERATION serious injury or deathSLOPE OPERATION CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to thepresence of children Be alert to avoid accidentsSERVICE Owners Name DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY -- ESTATE MODELS3. Battery warranty Limited to 90 days from date of purchase SEE DEALER FOR DETAILSModel ZTR SPECIFICATIONSModel ZTR SPECIFICATIONSModels ZTR 5424 - ZTR SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONSPage TO SET PARKING BRAKE CONTROLSEngage parking brake before starting engine PARKING BRAKETURNING CONTROLSTO GO FORWARD TO GO BACKWARDProtection of the electrical system is by 115 amp circuit breaker CONTROLSBEFORE OPERATING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSBLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Push choke control lever fully forward OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSNOTE On initial operation, set throttle at slow speed Engine cannot be restarted when blade is engagedAlways turn engine off when leaving mower OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT6. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chuteOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGSDECKROLLERS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSCARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEBefore performing any maintenance, shut off engine, allow to cool CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCEBELT TENSION CARE AND MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CARE AND MAINTENANCEFUEL SHUT OFF VALVE PageSERIES REAR WHEELS CARE AND MAINTENANCEPROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCECHANGING THE ENGINE OIL PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERSMOWER DECK INSTALLATION CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK INSTALLATION3. Position mower deck under chassis MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE CARE AND MAINTENANCET-BOX TO HYDROSTAT BELT ADJUSTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCEPosition parking brake lever in the off or disengaged position CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE NEUTRALADJUSTMENTPage HYDROSTAT COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE UNIT CARE AND MAINTENANCEFORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENTS & CORRECT LEVER INSTALLATION DO NOT SPEED UP THE SLOW SIDE, AS OVER STROKING OF THECARE AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTB. OHMS TEST CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICEOIL FILTER P/N 5565 - IMPORTANT Correct tire pressure is important for correct operation of mower CARE AND MAINTENANCEESTATE MODEL 60 DECK STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTESTATE MODEL 42 DECK ESTATE MODEL 50 DECKBRIGGS AND STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTCAUSES TROUBLESHOOTINGMOWER CUT QUALITY SITUATIONside or the other TROUBLESHOOTINGDrive adjustment Mower pulls to oneCAUSES TROUBLESHOOTINGELECTRICAL SYSTEM SITUATIONDATE PURCHASED MOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER DM OWNER INFORMATIONDATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNED