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Dixon ZTR 5422, ZTR 5502, ZTR 5601 Operation Instructions, Push choke control lever fully forward

Models: ZTR 5601 ZTR 5502 ZTR 5422

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1 . Push choke control lever fully forward.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cold Engine

1 . Push choke control lever fully forward.

2.Push throttle control lever to 1/2 setting.

3.Insert ignition key and turn to "Start" position. When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to "Run" position.

4.Once engine starts to warm up, slowly move choke control lever to the fully closed position.

5.Move throttle control lever to the wide open or maximum setting for actual operation of the mower deck.

6.Engine must be operated at wide open or maximum setting to insure adequate lubrication, cooling and cut quality of the mower deck.

NOTE: Model ZTR 5601 will

require a slightly longer warm up period using partial choke settings.

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Dixon ZTR 5422, ZTR 5502, ZTR 5601 manual Operation Instructions, Push choke control lever fully forward

Contents

Page IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY September INDEXSAFETY The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystanderTIP-OVER SAFETY SAFETY SYMBOLSFollow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices GENERAL OPERATION serious injury or deathSLOPE OPERATION SAFETYCHILDREN SAFETYSERVICE SAFETY3. Battery warranty Limited to 90 days from date of purchase DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY -- HYDRO-GEAR MODELS6. The following items are noLcovered by this warranty policy b Routine maintenance or adjustmentsSPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICEModel ZTR SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SPECIFICATIONSModel ZTR X 5 smooth profileModel ZTR SPECIFICATIONSSEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS Page CONTROLSCAUTION Engage parking brake before starting engine CONTROLSPARKING BRAKE TO SET PARKING BRAKETO GO FORWARD CONTROLSTO GO BACKWARD TURNINGProtection of the electrical system is by 115 amp circuit breaker CONTROLSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST 5000 SeriesOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 . Push choke control lever fully forward OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS1. Move throttle control lever to 1/4 to 1/2 setting Always turn engine off when leaving mowerOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT6. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chuteSIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS 5. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting SeasonOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS DECK ROLLERSPage CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEBefore performing any maintenance, shut off engine, allow to cool CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELSWear heavy, thick gloves when holding onto cutter blade avoid the sharp edge of the bladeBELT TENSION CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELSPeriodically inspect both belt and idler systems ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELTCARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELS FUEL SHUT OFF VALVELUBRICATION 5000 SERIES REAR WHEELS CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELSPLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELSPROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENTMOWER DECK INSTALLATION CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELSPage CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELST-BOX TO HYDROSTAT BELT ADJUSTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELSPARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELSSwing upper control levers out into the neutral slots CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELSFORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENTS CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELSDO NOT SPEED UP THE SLOW SIDE, AS OVER STROKING OF THE HYDROSTAT COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE UNITCARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELS PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTB. OHMS TEST HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICE CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELSCARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELS CLEANING THE MOWER SERIAL NUMBERS WARRANTY PARTS/SERVICEWHEELS AND TIRES Model ZTR Models ZTR 5502 & ZTR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MODEL ZTR STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTMODEL ZTR MODEL ZTRSTANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST KOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERSKOHLER ANTI-ICING KIT MOWER CUT QUALITY TROUBLESHOOTINGDRIVE SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTINGSITUATION CAUSESTROUBLESHOOTING Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page OWNER INFORMATION PURCHASED FROM Name AddressFAX 316 251 Page Page Page Page Page Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc