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 and repairs. INDE. Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1. Warranty Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. Seat Adjustment Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-1. Operation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-2. Care & Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-3. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-4. Standard Service Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. 4000 Serie. Part No. 13632-070. 4 RIDING LAWN MOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander... ...read and understand this manual to prevent injuries. BLADE CONTACT TIP OVER RUN OVER BACK OVER SAFETY SAFET. Safety Alert Symbo. When you see this symbol. BE ALERT to the potential for injury. Follow recommended safety precaution. and safe operating practices. DANGE. (highlighted in red. indicates an imminently hazardou. situation which, if not avoided, wil. result in death or serious injury. WARNIN. (highlighted in orange. indicates a potentiall. hazardous situation which, if no. avoided, could result in death o. serious injury. CAUTIO. (highlighted in yellow. indicates a potentiall. hazardous situation which, if no. avoided, may result in minor o. moderate injury. It may also be use. to alert against unsafe practices. SAFET. Failure to observe the following safet. instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION. .Read, understand, and follow all instructions in th. manual and on the mower before starting. .Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar wit. the instructions, to operate the mower. .Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire. etc., which could be picked up & thrown by the blade. .Be sure the area is clear of other people befor. mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area. .NEVER carry passengers. .Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down & behind before & while backing. .Be aware of the mower discharge direction and d. not point it at anyone. .Do not operate the mower without either the entir. grass catcher or the deflector in place. .Slow down before turning. .Never leave a running mower unattended. Alway. turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine an. remove key before dismounting. SAFET. GENERAL OPERATION (continued). .Turn off blades when not mowing. .Stop engine before removing grass catcher o. unclogging chute. .Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. .Do not operate the mower while under th. influence of alcohol or drugs. .Watch for traffic when operating near o. crossing roadways. .Use extra care when loading or unloading th. mower into a trailer or truck. Do not ride th. mower when loading and unloading. .Always wear safety goggles or safety glasse. with side shields when operating mower. .Data indicates that operators, age 60 years an. above, are involved in a large percentage of ridin. mower-related injuries. These operators shoul. evaluate their ability to operate the riding mowe. safely enough to protect themselves and other. from serious injury. .Follow the manufacturer.s recommendation fo. wheel weights and counterweights. .Maintain or replace safety & instruction labels a. needed. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State o. WARNING. California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. SAFET. SLOPE OPERATION. Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-ove. accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it. do not mow it. .Mow across the slope with your Dixon ZTR - never up or down. .Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. .Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could overtur. the mower. Tall grass can hide obstacles. .Use slow speed. Tires may lose traction on slopes even thoug. the brakes are functioning properly. .Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. Thes. can change the stability of the mower. .Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do no. make sudden changes in speed or direction. .Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose...