Safety Checks; Parking Brake Adjustment - Dixon ZTR 4421 Technical Data Brochure

MOWER BLADE OPERATION:
1. To start mower blades, pull up slightly on blade drive switch handle and move it forward to
the "ON" position.
2. To stop mower blades, move switch handle to the "OFF" position.

SAFETY CHECKS

IMPORTANT - PERFORM SAFETY CHECKS AFTER MAKING ANY REPAIRS OR ADJUSTMENTS
1. After reassembly, while seated on mower, attempt to start engine with mower deck engaged.
Engine should not start. If engine does start, return the mower to an Au thorized Dixon dealer for
adjustment or repair.
2. Disengage mower deck and start engine. With the operator in the normal seated position,
engage mower deck and remove weight from seat. The engine should stop. If the engine does
not stop when operator ri ses from seat, return the mower to an Authorized Dixon dealer for
adjustment or repair.
3. Engage, then disengage mower blade in each cutting height. Insure that blade disengages and
comes to a stop within (5) seconds in each height position. If blade do es not disengage
properly, contact your Authorized Dixon dealer.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE MOWER IF ANY SAFETY FEATURE IS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY

Parking Brake Adjustment:

1. Adjustment points are located at rear of transaxle on each side. Remove roll pi ns from swivel
fitting P/N 2172. Turn swivel fitting on brake rod P/N 5100 in, to tighten. Just enough to prevent
brake from slipping when engaged.
2. Reinstall roll pin.
CAUTION: Over tightening may cause premature wear on brake band P/N 5085.
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