Dixon 1856-0599 User's Manual
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1. gt BLADECONTACT TIP OVER RUN OVER BACK OVER Iead and understand this manual to prevent injuries Page 4 SAFETY SAFETY SYM BOLS Safety Alert Symbol W hen you see this symbol BE ALERT to thepotential for injury Follow recommended safety precautionsand safe operatingpractices A DANGER NIARNING A CAUTION D anger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Page 5 SAFETY T hiscuttingmower iscapableof amputatinghands amp feet andthrowingobjects Failuretoobservethefollowingsafetyinstructionscould resultin seriousinjuryor death GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions in the 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 enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse u2. Page 19 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH AMULCHING ATTACHMENT Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires a totally different mowing approach than would be normal when side discharging or bagging the grass T here may be instances or conditions whereit is not possible to hide all of the recycled or mulched clippings In order to achieve the best results please read and follow the mulching tips listed below 1 2 Set the engine speed control to the wide open or full setting Place the mower deck cut height selector in either the top or second notch N ever cut more than 3 4 to 1 off the grass at any onetime Attempting to cut more grass will result in the deck plugging and cause the engine to stall It may be necessary to cut the lawn twice to achieve acceptable mulching performance especially on first cuttings or if the lawn is heavily fertilized Do Not Attempt To Cut Gras When It ISWet Mulching performance will be very poor under wet grass conditions Maintain Sharp Blades T hroughout T he Cutting Season T his is very important Optimal mulching performance cannot be obtained with dull or nicked up blades Keep T he U nderside O f T he M ower D eck Clean Remove all grass and dirt buildup from the underside of the pan the baffles and deflectors after each use Alternate mower direction T his will evenly disperse the mulched grass clippings over the lawn for even fertilization If the mul
3. All body parts are made of high density polyethylene D ent and corrosion resistant Front body contains access panel for battery service 13 GA stamped steel construction 3 blades combine for a 42 cut width Cut height approximately 1 to 4 via 7 position lift handle Electric clutch Each rear wheel is independently driven by chain and sprockets through a mechanical friction drive 15 5H P Vanguard Briggs amp Stratton 4 C ice Single Cylinder O verhead Valve Air C ooled Gasoline Vertical Shaft With C ast Iron C ylinder Sleeve Pressure Lubricated with oil filter Electric by key switch operation with safety interlock blade drive Front 11 X 4 00 X 5 ribbed tread Rear 18 X 9 50 X 8 Turf Trac RS Front 16 21 Ibs Rear 8 14 Ibs Fuel 2 7 gallons total Engine 1 50 quarts oil Width 47 outside rear wheel measurement Height 42 to top edge of seat Length 72 hitch tab to front bumper Weight 520 lbs Additional information provided in service instructions under the individual component SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Page 11 SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1 Place parking brake in O N position Pull brake lever up 2 Raise and push seat assembly forward 3 Loosen five nuts P N 3205 and slide seat forward or backward to desired position Retighten nuts P N 3205 DO NOT operate mower without seat adjustments properly ti ghtened 4 Raise and push seat assemb
4. 2000 O perator s M anual 4000 SERIES IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY The Dixone ZT Re Mower is both easy and fun to operate H owever 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 the operator s manual carefully and become completely familiar with the controls T heinformation in this operator s manual applies to all Dixone ZT Re 4000 Series M odel M owers Your D ixon dealer will gladly answer any questions See your dealer for warranty service parts and repairs DIXON INDUSTRIES INC A BLOUNT International Inc Co PO BOX 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000 4000 Series INDEX Joubert U u uQ Q Q Page 2 7 WARRANTY 0LICV Page 8 5 LC IIC I I0X M5 Page 9 SEAT ADJUSTMENT Page 10 C0MI 80L5 s ERR EA Pages 11 14 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Pages 15 20 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Pages 21 29 STANDARD PARTS LIST Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Pages 31 33 Part N o 1856 0599 SAFET Y RIDING LAWNMOWERS IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH T he most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander
5. Located to the left of 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 Page 16 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Safe and successful operation will depend upon the operator having the correct knowledge of all controls used on the mower and making good judgements about the terrain to be mowed NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without complete knowledge of all controls and their functions During initial operation learning to drive set throttle at slow speed Sound judgement by the operator will prevent accidents Drink Cup Holder located on the left rear fender is for transport or carrying only Mower usage requires that both hands be free to control individual levers DO NOT ATTEMPT operation of mower with any type of container or other object in either hand Towing Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavy could damage the drive or cause the mower to become unstable Limit loads to 250 pounds or less on this mower BEFORE OPERATI NG MOWER 1 Read engine manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions 2 Discuss proper maintenance with your dealer 3 Read and observe all safety instructions on your mower and in the manual 4 Check engine oil 5 Be sure gas cap is in place 6 Be sure parking brake is on 7 Be sure mower blade drive is off 8 Know how to s
6. CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL 1 The snap lock oil drain valve is NOTE Placea suitable container under the located on the left side of the engine crankcase HOSE drain valve T he fitting of a short piece of hose to the valve will help direct the oil Push the valve body in and twist to clear the detent notch Pulling the valve body outward will start the flow of oil Refer to engine manufacturers recommendations for frequency of oil changes OIL FILTERS Replace filter each time the oil is changed T hese filters can be obtained from your authorized Briggs amp Stratton engine dealer P N 492 932 T he use of any other oil filter may cause damage to the engine PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT Page 28 CAREAND MAINTENANCE OIL FILL 1 Push the valve body in and twist into the detent notch 2 Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis 3 Refill engine with type and quantity of oil recommended by the engine manufacturer in engine literature LUBRICATION CHASSIS N umber of grease zerks used 7 LOCATIONS 1 each front wheel caster and each front wheel hub 1 each mower deck SERVICE INTERVALS Every 50 hours of operation RECOMMENDED GREASE N ame brand wheel bearing or multi purpose grease MENS P selene Lubricate each front wheel to allow even distribution of grease IY TERK within the wheel rotate or
7. Mowers A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to causecancer birth defectsor other reproductiveharm D ixone and ZT Re areregistered trademarks of D ixon Industries Inc DIXON INDUSTRIES INC A BLOUNT International Inc Co 4000Series PO BOX 1569 4423 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000 Part N o 1856 0599
8. 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 cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it Mow across the slope with your D ixon ZT R never up or down Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc dice for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the mower T all grass can hide obstacles U seslow speed T ires may losetraction on slopes even though the brakes arefunctioning properly U seextracarewith grass catchersor other attachments T hesecan changethestability of themower AD all movement on the slopes slow and gradual D o not make sudden changes in speed or irection Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tireslosetraction disengagethe blades and proceed slowly down the slope If front wheels lift off the ground pull the levers back to stabilize the mower DO NOT D o not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible D o not mow near drop offs ditches or enbankments T he mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in D o not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding D o not try to stabilize the mower by putting your foot on the ground D o not use grass catcher on steep slopes Page 7 SAFETY CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occ
9. a grass catching attachment A CAUTION Watch for low hanging branches or other obstacles which might hit the catcher top while turning or backing the mower Usecare when backing to avoid pushing the grass bags into the frame or hot exhaust muffler of the engine Disengage blade and stop engine prior to clearing grass from either the discharge chute or grass catcher components Keep all attachment bolts tight Do Not operate the mower with the grass catching attachment partially removed Important Do not leave clippings in the bags while the mower is stored Damp grass clippings are a fire hazard if left in the bags Page 21 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS In order to achieve optimum performance when side discharging the grass clippings please read and follow the tips listed below Additional information can be found in the troubleshooting guide A CAUTION Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chute 1 Set engine speed control to the wide open or full setting 2 Do Not Attempt To Cut Gras When It Is W et Wet grass will clog the underside of the deck and discharge area 3 If the grass is tall place the mower deck cut height lever in the top or second notch Initially overlap cutting swaths instead of a full swath with each pass Some applications may require a second cutting 4 Keep The Undersde Of The M ower Deck Clean Frequent remo
10. spin each front wheel after 3 pumps a of the grease gun R epeat processuntil the appearance of grease is puc T Bre noted completely around each caster axle Lubrication of the mower deck hubs will help dispel moisture within the hub casting Bearings are of a sealed variety _ PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILSAT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT Page 29 CAREAND MAINTENANCE DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS D ue to both the complex nature of the transmission and the number of special tools required for service adjustments should be entrusted to your dealer T hereareanumber of simpleowner serviceitems which greatly influencethe performance of the drive system 1 Front and rear tires must be inflated to proper specifications 2 Rear drive chain tension 3 Tightness of all controls and linkages pertaining to the drive levers 4 Lubrication of both primary and final drive chains T he use of a high quality chain lubricant is highly recommended REAR CHAIN ADJUSTMENT Proper tension for the rear drive chains is accomplished through the use of an automatic adjuster located at mid point of each rear chain Maintenance Periodically remove any build up of grass mud or other debris from both the spring loaded roller and the upper guide rod T he use of a penetrating lubricant on the springs and rod is recommended as a rust preventative Page 30 CAREAND MAI
11. A loose chain may come off causing loss of control Page 9 DI XONPROIECTIONPLLSIWOYEARLIMITEDWARRANTYPGICY Thiswar r antypd icyappl iestoal 30 38 42 mower spur chasedonor af ter Mar C01IX90 WARRANTY The Dixon Protection Plus Warranty term is for a period of two 2 years from date of purchase DIXON ZTR MOWERS ARE WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP AND PROVIDES FOR REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF PARTS INCLUDING LABOR COSTS THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS Warranty applies only to original retail purchaser of new and unused mowers and accessories 2 All Dixon warranty must be accomplished by authorized Dixon dealers and in accordance with Dixon warranty policy and allowances All warranty claims must be approved by Dixon Industries Inc 3 Mowers or accessories used for commercial applications are warranted for 30 days from date of purchase Commercial application is any use other than or in addition to mowing at owner s primary place of residence 4 Battery warranty Limited to 90 days from date of purchase 5 Accessories Warranty Grass Catchers Snow Blades Covers etc Limited to 90 days from date of purchase 6 Warranty does not apply to damage in transit or incidents of misuse negligence accidents or alteration The use of parts or components other than those supplied by Dixon Industries Inc VOIDS ALL WARRANTY 7 The following items are not
12. Consult your dealer for repair side or the other Poor driving O peration of mower Review operators section performance of owners manual Page 34 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING SITUATION CAUSES REMEDY Starter will not Ciircuit breaker Push button to reset turn engine over disengaged Consult your dealer for repair Starter will not D ead battery C harge battery turn engine over Battery discharge Poor connections on Tighten or replace as required battery Battery water low W rong battery installed in mower Battery discharge Engine electrical system H ave electrical system checked by not functioning correctly your dealer Battery discharge Engine being operated Increase engine RPM at too low an RPM Contact your dealer for information NOTE Electrical system failuresaregenerally simplein nature alwayscheck theobviousfirst and then move onto the more complicated parts used Poor battery service loose connections corrosion frayed or broken wiring are more likely than component failure Page 35 NOTES OWNER nixon IN FO RM AT IO N DIXON INDUSTRIES INC A BLOUNT International Inc Co PO BOX 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000 FAX 316 251 4117 DATE PURCHASED MOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER DM PURCHASED FROM Name Address DATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNED Z TR
13. NTENANCE WHEELSAND TIRES ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Correct tire pressure is important for correct operation of mower Front T ires 11 X 4 00 X 5 16 21 Ibs PSI Rear T ires 18 X 9 50 X 8 8 14 Ibs PSI NOTE Check lug nuts periodically for tightness Keep all connections clean and tight CLEANING THE MOWER Wash mower periodically Clean above and below deck MOWER DECK PLATES SERIAL NUMBERS WARRANTY PART S SERVICE NOTE Allow mower to cool before washing If bearingsare hot they will draw moisture inside as they dry and cause corrosion Check periodically Replace bolted on wear plates before shaft wears into mower deck plates See illustration T he serial number is located on frame at rear of engine it will begin with DM Refer to Warranty Registration Form P N 8288 See your D ixon dealer for replacement parts warranty or service PLEASE HELP PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT BY AVOIDING ALL CHEMICALS WHICH MAY DAMAGE OR CAUSE HARM TO PLANTS AND ANIMALS IN YOUR AREA Page 31 STANDARD SERVICE PARTSLIST BLADES Lo Lift P N 6236 Standard H i Lift P N 8688 BELTS Engine To Mower D eck P N 7725 Serpentine Belt P N 6109 Engine To Transmission P N 2497 BRIGGS amp STRATTON FILTER PART NUMBERS Please refer to Briggs amp Stratton Engine O perators M anual for correct service intervals for engine oil changes and air filter maintenance Protect your engine investment use only original equipm
14. RANSAXLE DRIVE BELT P N 7650 No adjustment required ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELT P N 7725 N o adjustment required Correct belt tension is maintained through a fixed engine location and a spring loaded idler system A pulsingmovement of thebelt idler will beobserved both during engagement of the electric blade clutch and actual operation of the mower deck NOTE Engagement oftheelectric bladeclutch switch may producea sharp high pitched chirp or squeal as the belt tension loading is absorbed by the idler system T his is normal and not a sign of failure MOWER DECK SERPENTINE BELT P N 6109 Refer to illustration for adjustment procedure Idler Weldment Idler Shock Mou Tighten or Loosen Hex Nut to achieve this Dimension Page 25 CAREAND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE 1 Place mower on a smooth level surface and check tire pressures to insure correct stance T ires should be inflated as follows Front 16 21 Ibs Rea 8 14lbs Turn each outer bladetip to align with the deck in a side to side manner M easure from the floor surface up to the bottom of the blade tip on the discharge side of the mower Retain this measurement M oveto the opposite side and check to see if that measurement is the same If adjustment is required turn nut on one or both of the rear L rods until both measurements are equal T urn each outer blade tip to align with the deck in a front to rear manner M easure fr
15. ching quality of the mower does not seem to be satisfactory try one or more of the following tips l Raisethe height of cut setting on your mower 2 It may be necessary to cut your grass more frequently 3 Operate the mower at a slower ground speed 4 Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass 5 Mow across the marginal areas a second time 6 CUTHIGH MOW OFTEN Page 20 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT In order to achieve optimum performance when mowing with a grass catching attachment please read and follow the tips listed below 1 Someapplications may require installation of an optional weight box on the front of the mower to offset cut grass weight 2 Set engine speed control to the wide open or full setting 3 DoNotAttempt To Cut Gras When It IsW et Wet grass will clog both the underside of the deck and the attachment chutes Empty bags often to prevent plugging 4 Ifthegrassistall place the mower deck cut height selector in the top or second notch Initially overlap cutting swaths instead of a full swath with each pass 5 KeepTheU ndersdeOfT heM ower D eck Clean Frequent removal of dried grassand dirt will greatly assist in bagging of the clippings 6 Maintain Sharp Blades T hroughout T he Cutting Season Some grass catching attachments require high lift blades 7 Operate the mower at a slower ground speed than when mowing without
16. covered by this warranty policy a Pick up and delivery charges for transportation of mower to and from an Authorized Dixon Dealer s place of business b Transaxle adjustments c Belts chains sprockets cutting blades d Engines All engines used on Dixon ZTR mowers are warranted by each individual engine manufacturer e Any costs or expense of providing substitute equipment while repair work is being performed on a warranted mower 8 There is no other express warranty Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the same duration of the express warranty and to the extent permitted by law any and all implied warranties are excluded Liabilities for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded WARRANTY VALIDATION At the time of sale selling dealer must review each portion of this warranty document complete the information section below secure customer s signature and send copy to Dixon Industries Inc DATE OF PURCHASE Model SN PM QvnersName Ded er ship Adres Adreg QvnerSignatur e Deal ers8gnatur e Page 10 CHASSIS BOD Y MOWER DECK BLADE DRIVE TRANSMISSION ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM TIRES RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE CAPACITIES DIMENSIONS NOTE SPECIFICATIONS Models ZTR 4423 T win 12 gauge side frames and 7 gauge transmission and engine base plate
17. ent filters Precleaner Foam Element P N 272 403 Air Filter Cartridge P N 493 909 Engine Oil Filter P N 492 932 Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER CUT QUALITY T herearemany variablesthat can effect the cut quality of any riding mower T ypeand conditionsof grass cut height setting engine RPM and ground speed are some of the variables that interact creating differences in cut quality Examination of one or more of the above will generally produce a quality cut The T roubleshooting C hart suggests practices and adjustments that may be helpful in improving cut quality Your D ixon ZT R dealer is also available to provide assistance to you SITUATION CAUSES REM EDY Poor cut quality Ground speed too fast Reduce mowing speed Poor cut quality Incorrect engine to Install correct belt P N 7725 mower deck belt Poor cut quality Engine RPM too low Increase engine RPM to maximum Poor cut quality D ull or bent blade Sharpen or replace as required Poor cut quality U n level mower deck Refer to page 24 Poor cut quality Grass buildup under Clean out underside of mower deck mower deck Poor cut quality Improper blades Replace with original equipment blade designed for the 4000 Series Models Refer to page 30 Poor cut quality U neven tire pressures Check and adjust as required per operators manual Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING DRIVE SYSTEM SITUATION CAUSES REMEDY Mower pulls to one D rive adjustment
18. er deck belts Tire pressures T ightness of all nuts and bolts Battery fluid level Engine Oil uer ee ee A CAUTION Beforeperformingany maintenance ENGINE BATTERY shut off engine allow to cool For engine operating and maintenance information refer to the engine operating and maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer supplied with each mower Check the fluid in the battery at frequent intervals Keep fluid level above the plates in each cell using distilled water OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGE Identify each cable so cables can be reconnected to correct terminals Disconnect cables from terminals ALWAYS disconnect ground cable first and reconnect last Charge battery DO NOT remove battery from mower Clean top of battery and terminals with baking soda and water Page 23 CAREAND MAINTENANCE CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE NOTE O bserve proper blade position prior to removal 1 Safely raise front of mower 2 Hold or block blade from turning 3 Loosen blade nut and remove blade 4 W hen replacing blade tighten blade nut securely Refer to diagram A CAUTION Wear heavy thick gloveswhen hol dingonto cutter blade Avoidtouchingthesharp edgeof theblade S CENTERED ON PILOT BEFORE NOTE BE SURE BLADE I TIGH ING NUT TO 60 FT LBS TORQUE TEN Threaded end of Blade Shaft Trash Guard c no Mower Blade Page 24 CAREAND MAINTENANCE BELT TENSION T
19. ly and upper body rearward to closed position Page 12 CONTROLS DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER lt CIRCUIT BREAKER i SLIGHT SWITCH PARKING MVBRAKE ps LEVER N Page 13 CONTROLS The Dixon ZT R hasa unique transaxle that requires only two drive levers to control braking turning speed and direction On initial operation set throttle speed on slow O perate with mower blade OFF T o avoid over controlling the mower use a light touch on the drive levers Slight movements using fingertip control is all that is necessary PARKING BRAKE T he 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 Ac AUTION Engage parking brake before restarting starting engine TO SET PARKING BRAKE The hand operated parking brake is located on the right fender T o engage brake pull lever up to the rear To release brake move lever forward down NOTE Always se parking brake before dismounting Release parking brake before moving mower TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM Allows the mower to turn on its own axis Zero T urning Radius Each lever controls one side of the mower NOTE Thepressure required to operate the mower is very light Page 14 CONTROLS Neutral Slow Forward Fast Forward 90 Right Turn Slow Reverse Left
20. nless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone D o not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the deflector in place Slow down before turning N ever 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 Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light 00 not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways U se extra care when loading or unloading the mower into a trailer or truck Do not ride the mower when loading amp unloading Always wear safety goggles or safty glasses with side shields when operating mower D ata indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries T hese operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights A W AR N l N G The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of Californiato cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Page 6 SAFETY SLOPE OPERATION
21. om the floor surface up to the bottom of the blade tips at both the front and rear of the blades Rear of blade tips should be 1 8 to 3 8 higher that the front of blade tips If adjustment is necessary turn nut on front L rod NOTE Thiswill place the mower deck in a base measurement position Additional adjustment may be required to achieve desired cut for the type of grass or conditions involved FRONT L TURN NUT TO ADJUST loe M FRONT TO REAR MEASUREMENT ul Page 26 CAREAND MAINTENANCE DECK REMOVAL 1 Place cut height lever in lowest cut position 2 Pull belt idler back to allow belt to be removed from idler pulley and electric clutch pulley 3 Removehair pin cotter and washer from one end of deck support cross shaft Note location of remaining shim washers used between chassis and mower deck plates Slide shaft from chassis and mower deck 4 Remove hair pin cotter and washer from each deck L rod Remove L rods from lift arms At this point deck will drop down 5 Carefully raise and support front of chassis Slide mower deck to either side for removal Reverse procedure to reinstall deck assembly NOTE When deck is reinstalled on frame check that belt is correctly routed in the groves of all pulleys and that belt idler is applying tension to the back side of the belt Page 27 CAREAND MAINTENANCE CAUTION HOT oil may cause burns Allow engine to cool before draining oil
22. rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete D o not use a nozzle lock open device Never run a mower inside a closed area T he exhaust fumes are toxic Keep nuts and bolts tight especially blade attachment bolts and keep equipment in good condition N ever tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep mower free of grass leaves or other debris buildup Clean up oil or fuel spillage Allow mower to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting N ever make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with original equipment parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Batteries contain sulfuric acid T o prevent burns avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing T o prevent a fire or explosion keep sparks and open flames away from battery Before disconnecting the negative ground cable make sure all switches are OFF Check to assure that the drive chains are properly adjusted
23. top engine Turn key to off position Page 17 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS AX TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST a b BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST a SEAT SWITCH TEST a O o Qc Place Parking Brake in OFF position Turn ignition switch to START Engine should not turn over or attempt to start Place Parking Brake in ON position Engage blade drive switch Turn ignition switch to START Engine should not turn over or attempt to start In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders start the engine Engage blade drive switch Raise slightly off seat ENGINE SHOULD STOP If Any Safety Check FAILS Do Not Operate The Mower until the system has been checked and repaired by an Authorized Dixon ZTR Dealer Page 18 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Parking brake must be on and blade drive disengaged Move throttle control to C hoke position if engine is cold full throttle if warm Insert ignition key and turn to Start position W hen engine starts release ignition key Key will return to Run position Move throttle from C hoke to desired speed position Release parking brake O perate the mower per the Control instructions on page 13 NOTE While mowing blade s engaged throttle control must be set to the M AXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed
24. turn opposite TO GO FORWARD From neutral position gently push both drive levers forward To increase speed move levers farther forward TO GO BACKWARD TURNING BRAKING From neutral position gently pull both drive levers toward you Turningiscontrolled by moving onedrive lever slightly forward or rearward of theother To turn left move left lever rearward of the right lever To turn square corners move lever of desired direction to neutral To turn on mower s own axis zero turning radius stop and move one lever to reverse position and the other to forward position Tobrakemower moveboth levers in direction opposite of travel release leversto neutral set parking brake THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER Located on control panel to operators right T hrottle control for engine speed Choke for engine starting T hrottleC ontrol should beset to theM AXIM UM or wideopen setting to insureadequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed while mowing Page 15 CONTROLS BLADE DRIVE Located on control panel on operator s right P To engage the mower blades pull up on the switch To disengage blades 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 MOWER DECK CUT HEI GHT LI FT LEVER
25. ur 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 Before and during backing look behind and D OWN for small children N ever carry children T hey may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe mower operation N ever allow children to operate the mower U se extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision Page 8 SAFETY SERVICE U seextracarein handling gasolineand other fuels T hey areflammableand vaporsareexplosive Use only an approved container N ever remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling D o not smoke N ever refuel the mower indoors N ever store the mower or fuel container inside a building where there is an open flame N ever fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling W hen practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground 1f this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container
26. val of dried grass and dirt will allow the clippings to discharge correctly 5 Maintain Sharp Blades T hroughout T he C utting Season GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS Correct mowing height can reduce weeds and disease by 50 to 80 T hefollowing grass cut heights are based on adequate moisture conditions and normal thatch buildup in a healthy lawn Some locations and applications may require slightly different cut heights If in doubt consult your local lawn professional for assistance Grass T ypes Best C ut H eights Zoysia 2 2 1 2 Blue Grass 1 1 2 3 Fescue Blends 1 1 2 3 St Augustine M id South 11 2 2 St Augustine D eep South 3 4 Tifton Bermuda 11 2 Centipede 1 1 2 2 Common Bermuda 1 1 2 2 Bahia Argentina Pensacola 2 Page 22 CAREAND MAINTENANCE This portion of the owners manual deals with normal service items which can be performed by the owner Please remember that if you are in doubt as to the correct service procedures to be followed these and other service situations can be handled by a D ixon ZT R dealer who 15 familiar with the service of your mower MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE To insure a long and trouble free service life of all components a regular and thorough maintenance schedule should be followed T he following items should be checked after the first 10 hours of operation and on a weekly basis or each 40 hours of use Drive Chain D rive system belts and controls M ow
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