Controls. Dixon ZTR 4500 Series

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 forward.

• 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, move right lever rearward of the left lever.

• To turn on mower’s own axis (zero turning radius), stop and move one lever to reverse position and the other to forward position.

BRAKING

• To brake mower, move both levers in direction opposite of travel.

LEFT TURN OPPOSITE

Note: The pressure required to operate the mower is very light.

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CONTROLS

PARKING BRAKE:

The parking brake is designed to hold the mower from moving and is not intended for use in stopping the mower while it is in motion. The engine will stop if the parking brake is engaged while the control levers are in the drive position.

CAUTION

Engage parking brake before starting engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE:

The hand operated parking brake is located on the right fender.

To engage brake, pull lever up (to the rear).

To release brake, move lever forward (down).

NOTE: Always set parking brake before dismounting.

Release parking brake before moving mower.

TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM

Allows the mower to turn on its own axis “ZERO TURNING

RADIUS”. Each lever controls one side of the mower.

NOTE: The pressure required to operate the mower is very light.

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CONTROLS

BLADE DRIVE:

• Located on the control panel, on operator’s right.

• To engage the mower blade, pull up on the switch.

• To disengage mower blade, push down.

CIRCUIT BREAKER:

• Protection of the electrical system is by (1) 15 amp circuit breaker.

• If circuit breaker trips, push button to reset.

• If this condition repeats, consult dealer for inspection and repair.

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:

• Located on control panel to operator’s right.

• Throttle control for engine speed.

• Choke for engine starting (omit for 4518).

• Throttle control should be set to MAXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed while mowing.

CHOKE CONTROL (4518 only):

• Located on control panel to operator’s right.

• Choke for engine starting.

MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER:

• Located to the left of the operator.

• Controls the cutting height.

• Seven positions of adjustment.

• Move lever in and forward to lower.

• Move lever in and back to raise.

NOTE: Always use high for transport.

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4515 & 4516

4518