Dixon ZEETER Guide

Model Year 2005
Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual
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IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY
The Dixon® ZTR® mower is both easy and
fun to operate. However, any power mower
must be operated properly to be safe. It is
not a toy or a recreational vehicle. Before
you start to use the mower, read this
Operator’s Manual carefully. It contains
valuable information that is necessary for
the safe operation of the machine. Observe
all safety rules and become completely
familiar with the controls.
The information contained in this manual
applies to all Dixon® ZEETER™mowers.
See your authorized Dixon® dealer for
warranty service, parts and repairs or to
answer any questions you may have about
your new Dixon® ZTR®.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY&WARNING....................................4-15
WARRANTY.........................................................16
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................17
CONTROLS...................................................18-22
OPERATIONINSTRUCTIONS....................23-33
CARE&MAINTENANCE............................34-45
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................. 46-47
STANDARDSERVICEPARTS LIST............... 48
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PartNumber14295-0804

SAFETY
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Blade Contact
Tip Over
Run Over
Back Over
RIDING LAWN MOWERS,
IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Picturedbelow arethe mostcommoncauses ofinjury to
theoperator orbystander. Please readand understand
thismanualto preventinjuries.

SAFETY
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Safety Alert Symbol
When you see this symbol, BE ALERT
to the potential for injury.
Follow the recommended safety precautions and
safe operating practices.
DANGER
(highlightedin red)
indicatesanimminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING
(highlightedin orange)
indicates a potentially
hazardoussituationwhich, ifnot
avoided,couldresult indeath or
seriousinjury.
CAUTION
(highlightedin yellow)
indicates a potentially
hazardoussituationwhich,
ifnotavoided, may resultin minor
or moderate injury. It may also
be used to alert against
unsafepractices.

WARNING
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Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
GENERAL OPERATION:
Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsinthis
manualand onthe mowerbeforestarting.
Onlyallow responsibleadults,whoarefamiliar withthe
instructions,to operatethemower.
Clearthe area ofobjects suchasrocks, toys,wire, etc.,
whichcould bepicked upandthrown bythe blade.
Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.
Stopmower ifanyone entersthearea.
Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
pointit atanyone. Mowerblades canthrow rocksorother
debris.
Donot operatethe mowerwithouteither theentire grass
catcheror thedeflectorin place. Thiswill decreasethe
possibilityof injuryfrom objectsbeing thrownby the
mowerblades.
Never carrypassengers. Theymay falloffand become
seriouslyinjured orinterfere withsafe operationofthe
mower.
Mowing in reverse is not recommended because it is
difficultto maintaina clearvisionof themowing path.
However, shouldit becomenecessary tobackup,
rememberto look downand behind beforeand while
backing.

WARNING
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GENERAL OPERATION (continued):
Neverleavearunningmowerunattended. Alwaysturn off
blades,set parking brake,stop engine andremove key
beforedismounting.
Turnoffbladeswhen notmowing. Injurycould occurfrom
contactwithmovingparts.
Underno circumstancesshould youplacehandsorfeet
underthe mowerdeck orinthe chutewhile bladesor
impellerarestillrunning.
Toavoid personalinjuryfromaccidentalclutch engage-
ment,stop enginebeforeremoving grasscatcher or
uncloggingchute.
Mowonly indaylight orgoodartificial light.
Donot operatethe mowerwhile underthe influenceof
alcoholor drugs.
Slowdown beforeturning toreducethe riskof tip-over.
Watchfor trafficwhen operatingnear orcrossingroad-
ways.
Useextra carewhen loadingor unloadingthemowerinto
atrailer ortruck. Push, donotride themower when
loadingand unloading.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING
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Protectyour eyes.Always wearsafety gogglesorsafety
glasseswith sideshieldswhen operatingmower.
Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,
areinvolved in alarge percentage ofriding mower-
relatedinjuries. Theseoperators shouldevaluatetheir
abilityto operatetheriding mowersafely enoughto
protectthemselves andothersfromseriousinjury.
Toprotectagainst possibletip-over, followthe
manufacturer’s recommendationfor wheelweights and
counterweights.
Maintainor replace safety& instructionlabelsas
needed.
GENERAL OPERATION (continued):
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING
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SLOPE 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 require extra caution. If you feel uneasy
on a slope, do not mow it!
DO
Mowacross theslope withyour Dixon®ZTR®--
neverup or down.This willdecreasethe riskof
tip-over.
Removeobstacles such asrocks, tree limbs,wires
andother foreignobjects thatcan bethrownby
mowerblades.
Watchfor holes,ruts,rootsandbumps. Uneven
terraincouldoverturnthemower. Tallgrass can
hidesuch obstacles.
Useslow speed. Tires maylose traction onslopes
eventhoughthebrakesarefunctioningproperly.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction,disengage the bladesand proceedslowly
downthe slope.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING
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Keepall movementon theslopesslow and
gradual. Donotmake sudden changesinspeed
ordirection.
Useextreme cautionwhen operatingthemower
withattachmentsto preventtip-overor roll-over.
Iffrontwheelsliftoff theground,pullleversback to
stabilizethe mower. Discontinuemowing the
slope!
SLOPE OPERATION (continued):
DO (continued):
Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.