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SILVERTIP ZTR
Safety Instructions
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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® Silve
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY & WARNING....................................4-15 WARRANTY........................................................16 SPECIFICATIONS.............................................17 CONTROLS..................................................18-21 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS....................22-32 CARE & MAINTENANCE............................33-49 TROUBLESHOOTING..................................50-51 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST...............52 SilverTip™ Part Number 1288
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SAFETY RIDING LAWN MOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Pictured below are the most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander. Please read and understand this manual to prevent injuries. Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Over 4
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SAFETY 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 (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 which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION (highlighted in yellow) indicates a potentia
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WARNING Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION: Read, understand, and follow all instructions in this manual and on the mower before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the mower. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop mower if anyone ente
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WARNING Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION (continued): Never leave a running mower unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting. Turn off blades when not mowing. Injury could occur from contact with moving parts. Under no circumstances should you place hands or feet under the mower deck or in the chute while blades or impeller are still running. To avoid person
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WARNING Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION (continued): Never dismount mower without applying parking brake or stopping engine. Protect your eyes. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower- related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the ridin
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WARNING Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. 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 Mow across the slope with your Dixon® ZTR® -- never up or down. This will decrease the risk of tip-over. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, wires and other foreign obje
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WARNING Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. SLOPE OPERATION (continued): DO (continued): Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Use extreme caution when operating the mower with attachments to prevent tip-over or roll-over. If front wheels lift off the ground, pull levers back to stabilize the mower. Discontinue mowing the slope! R.O.P.S. should be in the upright, operating po
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WARNING Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. SLOPE OPERATION (continued): DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Rapid uphill turns may cause tip-over. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embank- ments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.
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WARNING Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. FIRE HAZARDS: Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Store all fuel in approved containers specifically designed for that purpose. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running. Do not smoke while refueling or operating the mower. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves and
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WARNING Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. FIRE HAZARDS (continued): To prevent fire or explosion, keep sparks and open flames away from battery. Keep electrical connections clean and tight. Inspect them often. Loose connections and corrosion increase fire risk. Before disconnecting the negative ground cable, make sure all switches are off. This decreases the chance of sparking and fire. Use care when backing to avoid pushing the grass b
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WARNING Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. CHILDREN: Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are attracted to lawn mowers and the mowing activity. NEVER assume children will stay where they were last seen. Be alert to avoid accidents. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
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WARNING Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. SERVICE: Never run a mower inside a closed area or without proper ventilation. Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially blade attachment bolts, and keep equipment in good condition. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engin
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® ® DIXON ZTR PRO SERIES COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICY TM ® ® ® Black Bear , Kodiak , Mountain Kodiak , Kodiak Diesel, Grizzly™ & SilverTip™ Mowers DIXON® WARRANTS ITS ZTR® MOWERS AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR THE PERIODS SET FORTH BELOW. THE SOLE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF PARTS INCLUDING LABOR COSTS. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS: 1. COMMERCIAL WARRANTY (use other than, or in addition to, mowing at ow
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SPECIFICATIONS SilverTip™ ZTR® 60” & 72” CHASSIS: 11 GA - rectangular tube, 7 GA reinforcement SEAT: Designed for operator comfort with padded back & arm rests. Seat is adjustable fore & aft. Mounted on operator suspension system. MOWER DECK: 2 decks are available. Both decks are made of 10 GA fabricated welded construction with 1/4 " reinforcement plate. 3 blades combine for either a 60" or 72" cut width. Deep deck with discharge tunnel. Cut height approximately 1.5" to 6" via 10 positio
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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 control levers for- ward. •To increase speed, move levers further forward. TO GO BACKWARDS •From neutral position, gently pull control levers toward you. TURNING •Turning is controlled by moving one control lever slightly forward or rearward of the other. •To turn left, move left lever rearward of the right lever. •To turn right,
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CONTROLS PARKING BRAKE: A parking brake is located to the left of the seat. The engine will kill if control levers are not in the outboard position when the parking brake is engaged. To engage brake: pull up and back To disengage brake: push forward and down Note: The parking brake is not intended to be used as a service brake. Note: Always set parking brake before dismounting. Release the parking brake before moving mower. Note: Engage parking brake before starting engine. MOWER DECK CUT HEIGH
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CONTROLS MOWER BLADE SWITCH: To engage blades: pull up on switch To disengage blades: push down IGNITION SWITCH: •Turn to start position to crank engine. Release when it starts. •For headlights - rotate switch one notch counter-clockwise from run. Note: Remove key when mower is not in use. CHOKE CONTROL LEVER: •Located on the control panel to the operator’s right. THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER: •Located on control panel to operator’s right. •Controls engine speed. •While mowing, throttle control shou
