MANUAL NO. 539 130679 REV IR (02/06/07) Parts Manual Collection System INDEX Operators Guide General Information ................................................................. 5 Safety Procedures.................................................................... 5 Assembly Instructions .............................................................. 7 Operating the Collection System ........................................ 13 Maintenance and Service Instructions Transport .....................

To remove the plastic trash bags when full: a. Disengage blades, shift into neutral, engage the parking brake and stop the engine. b. Unlatch and raise cover. c. Remove one container at a time by grasping container handles and pulling toward the rear, off of the tube rails. d. With the container resting on the ground, close and secure the top of the plastic lawn bag. e. Tip the container on its side and slide the filled bag from the container. f. Install a new plastic lawn bag with the edges of

8. Wear eye and ear protection. 13 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Transport WARNING The collection system must be completelyempty or removed while driving forward ontoa trailer. If the mower must be loaded onto a trailer while there is still debris in the container, the mower must be backed up ontothe trailer to avoid tipping. Cleaning and Washing Regular cleaning, washing, and lubricating will prolong the service of the machine. NOTE: Use care with power washers to avoid damage to decals. Limit direct

Fire could result. •Disengage blade and stop engine prior to clearing grass from either the discharge chute or grass catcher components. •Do not operate the mower with the grass catching attachment partially removed. Operator or bystanders could be injured by thrown objects. •Keep all attachment bolts tight. •Important: Do Not leave clippings in the bags while the mower is stored. Damp grass clippings are a fire hazard if left in the bag. 33 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS

a. Disengage blades, place motion control levers in neutral position. - Unlatch and raise cover. - Slide out containers and dispose of clippings. - Replace containers, close cover, and latch. b. Unlatch chutes and check for clogging. -Remove all debris in chute. -Reassemble and latch chutes. CAUTION • DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher partially installed. • Disengage blades and stop engine before leaving mower seat to empty containers, unclogging chutes, etc. • Close cover before starting.

539 114865 REV IR (01/30/07) Parts Manual Collection System 2 ©2007 Dixon. All Rights Reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A. 3 INDEX Operators Guide Features and Controls.............................................................. 4 General Information ................................................................. 5 Safety Procedures.................................................................... 5 Unpacking Instructions ............................................................. 7

English-50 MAINTENANCE Blade replacement 123 4 WARNING! Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling. • Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise. 1. Blade IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2. Debris shield 3. Blade bolt (special) To ensure proper assembly, center hole 4. Cutter housing in blade must align with star on cutter Blade attachment housing. • Install new or re-sharpened blade with stamped “GRASS SIDE” facing towards ground/grass (down) o

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not drive in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn mac

200. IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULL. The Dixon® ZTR® Mower is both easy and fun to operate. However, any power mower must be operated properly t. be safe. It is not a toy or a recreational vehicle. Before yo. start to use the mower, read the operator.s manual carefull. and become completely familiar with the controls. The information contained in this manual applies to al. Dixon® ZTR® 4000 Series Mowers. Your Dixon deale. will gladly answer any questions. See your dealer for warranty service, parts a

Fuel allowed to stand for long periods of time (30 days or more) can leave sticky residues that can plug the carburetor and disrupt engine function. Fuel stabilizers are an acceptable option as regards to the sticky residues that can occur during storage. Add stabilizer to the fuel in the tank or in the storage container. Always use the mixing ratios specifi ed by the manufacturer of the stabilizer. Run the engine for at least 10 minutes after adding the stabilizer so that it reaches the carbure