Dixon ZTR 4500 Series User manual

4500 SERIES
ZTR®MOWERS
Operator's Manual
2001

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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 the operator's manual carefully,
and become completely familiar with the controls.
The information in this operator's manual applies to all
Dixon®ZTR®4500 Series Model Mowers.
Your Dixon dealer will gladly answer any questions.
See your dealer for warranty service, parts and repairs.
DIXONINDUSTRIES,INC.
A BLOUNT International Inc. Co.
PO BOX 1569
COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945
316 251 2000

INDEX
SAFETY.............................................................Pages 4 - 9
WARRANTYPOLICY......................................Page 10
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................Page 11
SEATADJUSTMENT ......................................Page 12
CONTROLS .....................................................Pages 13 - 15
OPERATIONINSTRUCTIONS......................Pages 16 - 21
CAREANDMAINTENANCE .........................Pages 22 - 31
STANDARD PARTS LIST................................Page 32
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................Pages 33 -35
4500 Series
Part No. 13088-1100A

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...read and understand this manual to prevent injuries.
TIP-OVER
BACK-OVER
RUN-OVER
BLADE CONTACT
SAFETY
RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED,
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander...

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SAFETY
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Safety Alert Symbol
Whenyou seethis symbol,
BE ALERTto the potential for injury.
Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices.
Danger
indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
seriousinjury.
Warning
indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
seriousinjury.
Caution
indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
againstunsafepractices.