Dixon 13633-0702 - Manuals

5 Safety Alert Symbol When you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury. DANGER (highlighted in red) indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING (highlighted in orange) indicates a potentially hazardous situation whi...

12 WARRANTY: Home Owner Application: Dixon ZTR Residential Hydro Units, used only at owner’s primary place of residence are warranted for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase. Commercial Application: defined as use other than, or in addition to, mowing at owner’s primary place of residenc...

13 SPECIFICATIONS Model ZTR 4515, 4516 & 4518 CHASSIS: Twin 12 gauge side frames, 7 gauge transmission & engine base plate. BODY: All body parts made of high density polyethylene. Dent and corrosion resistant. MOWER DECK: 42” Deck: 13 GA Stamped Steel Construction-42” Cut Width 50” Deck: 11 ...

14 SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS Model ZTR 4515, 4516 & 4518 1. Raise and push seat assembly forward. 2. Loosen five nuts and slide seat forward or backward to desired position. 3. Re-tighten nuts. DO NOT operate mower without seat adjustments properly tightened. 4. Push seat assembly back to clo...

15 CONTROLS CONTROL LEVERS Note: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutral position and swing them outward. TO GO FORWARD: • From neutral position, gently push both control levers forward. • To increase speed, move levers further forward. TO GO BACKWARD: • From neutral position, gently ...

16 CONTROLS PARKING BRAKE: The parking brake is designed to hold the mower from moving and is not intended for use in stopping the mower while it is in motion. The engine will stop if the parking brake is engaged while the control levers are in the drive position. Engage parking brake before startin...

17 CONTROLS BLADE DRIVE: • Located on the control panel, on operator’s right. • To engage the mower blade, pull up on the switch. • To disengage mower blade, push down. CIRCUIT BREAKER : • Protection of the electrical system is by (1) 15 amp circuit breaker. • If circuit breaker trips, push button t...

18 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the 4500 Series will depend upon the operator having the correct knowledge of all controls used on the mower and making good judgements about the terrain to be mowed. NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without complete knowledge of ...

19 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS: Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavy could damage the drive or cause the mower to become unstable. Limit loads to 250 pounds or less with this mower. TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE (Unlock Transmission): Always turn off engine...

20 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST: a) Swing out control levers b) Disengage blade drive switch c) Put parking brake in OFF position d) Turn ignition switch to START Engine should not turn over or attempt to start. CONTROL LEVER SWITCH TEST: a) D...

22 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (4515 & 4516): 1. Parking brake must be on, control levers swung out, and blade drive disengaged. 2. Move throttle control to “choke” position if engine is cold, full throttle if warm. 3. Insert ignition key and turn to “start” position. When engin...

24 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS: In order to achieve optimum performance when side discharging the grass clippings, please read and follow the tips listed below. Additional information can be found in the troubleshooting guide. CAUTION Be sure that the deflector is properly...

25 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS GRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONS: Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet. If the grass is tall, place the mower deck cut height lever in the top or second notch. “Initially” overlap cutting swaths instead of a full swath with each pass. Some applications may require...

26 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT: Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires a totally different mowing approach than would be normal when side discharging or bagging the grass. There may be instances or conditions where it is not possible to hide all of the recycl...

27 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT ( continued): 6. Keep the Underside Of The Mower Deck Clean. Remove all grass and dirt build-up from the underside of the pan, the baffles and deflectors after each use. 7. Alternate mower direction. This will evenly disperse the mulched gr...

28 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT: In order to achieve optimum performance when mowing with a grass catching attachment, please read and follow the tips listed below. 1. Set engine speed control to the wide open or full setting. 2. Do Not Attempt To Cut Grass When It I...

29 CAUTION • Watch for low hanging branches or other obstacles which might hit the catcher top while turning or backing the mower. • Use care when backing to avoid pushing the grass bags into the frame or “hot” exhaust muffler of the engine. • Disengage blade and stop engine prior to clearing grass ...

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31 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE: For complete maintenance and operating information of the engine, please refer to the maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and included in your Zero Turn Radius mower information packet. BATTERY: • This is a maintenance-free battery and the fl...

32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE: CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharp edge of the blade. Blades should be discarded when worn excessively. DANGEROUS!DO NOT USEBLADE IN THISCONDITION! When not...

33 CARE AND MAINTENANCE BELTS: Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be in poor condition. BELT TENSION: 42” Deck: Mower Deck Serpentine Belt P/N 6109 Manual adjustment. Refer to illustration below. Engine to Mower Deck Belt: P/N 5861 Auto tensioner with spring loaded idler. No adju...

34 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...

36 CARE AND 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 for...

37 CARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE: 1. Place mower on a smooth, level surface and check tire pressures to insure correct stance. Tires should be inflated as follows. Front: 16 - 21 lbs Rear: 8 - 14 lbs 2. Turn each outer blade tip to align with the deck in a side to side manner. 3...

39 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL: 1. The “Dapco” oil drain valve is located on the left side of the engine crankcase (Model 4515 & 4518) and on the right side of the engine crankcase (Model 4516). 2. Place a suitable container under the drain valve hose. 3. To drain, turn hex head...

41 CARE AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION: CHASSIS: (5) grease zerks LOCATIONS: (1) each front wheel caster (1) each mower deck hub SERVICE INTERVALS: Every 50 hours of operation RECOMMENDED GREASE: Name brand wheel bearing or multi- purpose grease. Once per season or 50 hours of operation(3 pumps each) B...

43 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST 42” Deck: Blades: Standard (Hi-Lift) - P/N 8688 Lo-Lift - P/N 6236 Belts: Engine to Mower Deck - P/N 5861 Serpentine - P/N 6109 Engine to Transmission - P/N 5768 50” Deck: Blades: Standard (Hi-Lift) - P/N 9444 Lo-Lift - P/N 9443 Belts: Engine to Mower Deck - P/N 7174 S...

44 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER Mower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -disengage blades Parking brake not on- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -engage parking brake Circuit breaker trips- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -reset breaker Dead batt...

47 OWNER INFORMATION Date Purchased _ ________________________________ Mower Model Number ____________________________ Mower Serial Number ____________________________ Purchased From ___ _____________________________ Name ________________________________ Address ________________________________ DATE...

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