Dixon 4500 Series Manuel d'utilisateur

ZTR®OPERATOR’S MANUAL 4500 SERIES2002

10SERVICE:•Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.Use only an approved container.Never remov

11SERVICE (continued):•Never run a mower inside a closed area. The exhaust fumes are toxic.•Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially blade attachment bo

12DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - 4500 SeriesWARRANTY: Home Owner Application: This Dixon Warranty term is for a period of two (2) yearsfrom date o

13SPECIFICATIONSModel ZTR 4515B, 4516K & 4518KCHASSIS: Twin 12 gauge side frames, 7 gauge transmission & engine baseplate.BODY: All body parts

14SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONSModel ZTR 4515B, 4516K & 4518K1. Raise and push seat assembly forward.2. Loosen five nuts and slide seat forward orb

15CONTROLSCONTROL LEVERSNote: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutral position andswing them outward.TO GO FORWARD:•From neutral positi

16CONTROLSPARKING BRAKE:The parking brake is designed to hold the mower frommoving and is not intended for use in stopping themower while it is in mot

17CONTROLSBLADE DRIVE:•Located on the control panel, on operator’s right.•To engage the mower blade, pull up on the switch.•To disengage mower blade

18OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSThe safe and successful operation of the 4500 Serieswill depend upon the operator having the correctknowledge of all controls

19OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS:Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavycould damage the drive or cause th

IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLYThe Dixon® ZTR® Mower is both easy and fun to operate.However, any power mower must be operated properly to besafe. It is

20OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST:a) Swing out control leversb) Disengage blade drive switchc)

21OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST:a) Put parking brake in ON positionb) Swing out control leversc)

22OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS (4515B & 4516K):1. Parking brake must be on, control levers swung out,and blade drive disengaged.2.

23OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS (4518K):1. Parking brake must be on, control levers swung out,and blade drive disengaged.2. Engage choke

24OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSSIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS:In order to achieve optimum performance when side dischargingthe grass clippings, please read

25OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSGRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONS:Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet.If the grass is tall, place the mower deck cut

26OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT:Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires atotally different mowing approach than w

27OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT(continued):6.Keep the Underside Of The Mower Deck Clean.Remove all grass and dirt build-up f

28OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT:In order to achieve optimum performance when mowingwith a grass catching attachment, pl

29CAUTION• Watch for low hanging branches or otherobstacles which might hit the catcher top whileturning or backing the mower.• Use care when backing

3INDEXPageSafety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11Warranty Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30CARE AND MAINTENANCECAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONBefBefBefBefBefore perfore perfore perfore perfore perforororororming anming anming anming an

31CARE AND MAINTENANCEENGINE:For complete maintenance and operating information of the engine,please refer to the maintenance instructions furnished b

32CARE AND MAINTENANCECUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key forsafety. Wear heavy, thick gloves whenholding onto cutte

33CARE AND MAINTENANCEBELTS:Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be inpoor condition.BELT TENSION:42” Deck: Mower Deck Serpentine B

34CARE AND MAINTENANCENEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTDRIVE MACHINE UNTIL HYDROSTATS HAVE WARMED UP. WITH ENGINERUNNING AND THE PARKING BRAKE OFF, SWING OUT THE CO

35CARE AND MAINTENANCENEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (continued)4. Lower seat, release parking brake and swing controllevers in. If wheel creeps, repeat steps 3a

36CARE AND MAINTENANCEFORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT1. Drive machine until hydrostats have warmed up.2. Drive on a smooth, level surface with both l

37CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE:1. Place mower on a smooth, level surface and check tire pressuresto insure correct stance. Tires

38CARE AND MAINTENANCEDECK REMOVAL:1. Place cut height lever in lowest cut position.2. Pull belt idler back to allow belt to be removed from idlerpull

39CARE AND MAINTENANCECHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:1. The “Dapco” oil drain valve is located on the leftside of the engine crankcase (Model 4515B &4518

4RIDING LAWN MOWERS,IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander...read

40CARE AND MAINTENANCEHOT oil may cause burns. Allow engine tocool before draining oil.OIL FILL:1. Drain oil.2. Clean any spilled oil from engine and

41CARE AND MAINTENANCELUBRICATION:CHASSIS: (7) grease zerks used on 42” & 50”LOCATIONS: (1) each front wheel caster & front wheel hub(1)

42CARE AND MAINTENANCEELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:Keep all connections clean and tight.CLEANING THE MOWER:Wash mower periodically. Clean above and below deck.

43STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST42” Deck:Blades: Standard (Hi-Lift) - P/N 8688Lo-Lift - P/N 6236Belts: Engine to Mower Deck - P/N 5861Serpentine - P/N 61

441. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVERMower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -disengage bladesParking brake not on- - - - - - - - - - -

45TROUBLESHOOTING6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDDrive belt broken or slipping- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - replace drive beltTra

46NOTES

47OWNERINFORMATIONDate Purchased _________________________________Mower Model Number ____________________________Mower Serial Number _________________

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5Safety Alert SymbolWhen you see this symbol,BE ALERT to the potential for injury.DANGER(highlighted in red)indicates an imminently hazardoussituation

6Failure to observe the following safetyinstructions could result in serious injury or death.GENERAL OPERATION:•Read, understand, and follow all instr

7GENERAL OPERATION (continued):•Turn off blades when not mowing.•Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.•Mow only in daylight o

8SLOPE OPERATION:Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents,which can result in severe injury or death.All slopes req

9SAFETYCHILDREN:Tragic accidents can occur if the operator isnot alert to the presence of children.Children are attracted to lawn mowers andthe mowing