TABLE OF CONTENTS I. OWNER INFORMATION Warranty Information -------------------------------------------- || Specifications------------------------------------------------------- ||| II. SAFETY Accident Patterns ------------------------------------------------------1 Safety Instructions and Recommendation -----------------------1 Safety Interlock Systems ---------------------------------------------3 III.
DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - HYDRO-GEAR MODELS WARRANTY: Dixon Commercial Warranty term is for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase or 400 hours of use, whichever occurs first. Mowers used for residential homeowner applications (used only at owner's primary place of residence) are warranted for two (2) years from date of purchase or 400 hours of use, whichever occurs first.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID I. II. III. IV. V. CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING BLADE -- This accident usually happens when the operator is clearing the discharge chute of grass, (especially when the grass is wet), or when the operator adjusts the machine without turning it off and waiting for the blades to completely stop. 1. with the Zero Turning Radius Mower should be trained in its proper use and warned of its dangers.
7. DO NOT MOVE STEERING CONTROL LEVERS from forward position to reverse position rapidly. The speed and/or direction of travel is affected instantly by movement of the Steering Control Levers. 8. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE MOWER. Do not allow others who have not had instruction to operate mower. 9. ALWAYS TURN ENGINE OFF AND 10. several minutes after running. Always make sure the gas cap is in place.
25. MOW ONLY DURING DAYLIGHT. 26. THIS MACHINE IS NOT MEANT FOR HIGHWAY OR STREET USE. It is not CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION a recreational vehicle and it should not be operated as such. 27. 1. Make sure fuel tank is full. Use regular unleaded gasoline (see engine owner's manual for more details). ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH when transporting. SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Your Zero Turning Radius Mower is equipped with switches interlocked for your safety. 1.
12. 13. Clean the air intake screen on the engine if necessary. 3. Perform any other maintenance as it becomes necessary. (See the "Maintenance" section of this manual.) 4. IMPORTANT: Before cutting grass, clutch must be broken-in as follows: With engine at full RPM engage deck until blades come to full speed and then disengage until blades come to a complete stop. Repeat 10 times to seat clutch properly. DISENGAGE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH by moving clutch switch to "OFF" position.
D. Slow engine speed with throttle to slowest position. E. Turn ignition key to "OFF" (left) position. F. Remove the key and wait for all movement and all sound to cease before dismounting. 11. BRAKING: To brake mower, gently move the Steering Control Levers in the direction opposite to travel. If the parking brake is engaged with the Steering Control Levers in the "IN" position the engine will stop. 12.
MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Keep mower blades sharp. 2. Make sure deck and discharge are clean. 3. When mowing tall grass, make two passes, mowing off 1/2 of the desired cut on the first pass, and then the desired height the second pass. Check for hidden dangers first. 4. Go slowly for trimming. 5. Always cut grass with the engine at full throttle speed. This "ENGINE" speed allows the cutting blades to operate at optimum cutting speed. Control "GROUND" speed with the Steering Control Levers. 6.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. ENGINE: 3. Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operation of the mower. Check tire pressure as requested in the maintenance schedule. Inflate tires to the pressures listed below: For complete maintenance and operating information for your engine, please refer to your engine operating and maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and included in your Dixon Zero Turning Radius Mower information packet. NOTE: Air intake screen must be kept clean.
D. Check balance of blade by positioning the blade on a nail or blade balance pedestal. Grind the blade on the end that is heavier until both sides balance. Check the oil level in hydrostatic transmission oil reservoir after every 25 hours of usage. Clean the oil reservoir cap and the area around it prior to removal. Check the oil level on the dipstick. The proper oil level should register between the marked hole on the dipstick and the end of the dipstick. Replenish as needed with 20W-50 Motor Oil.
D. Adjusting for Straight Forward Tracking: 8. STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS A. To Adjust Neutral: a. Remove the fender skirts from each side of the machine. b. Block up the unit so that the Drive Wheels are off the ground. c. Start the engine and run at a fast idle with the Steering control levers in the "out" position. d. Loosen the locknuts tightened against the rod end ball joints in the Upper Linkage Assembly. (Note: One of these is a left hand nut and will have to be turned backwards.) e.
9. HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS: 11. Before each use, check to be sure that the cooling fins of the hydrostatic transmissions are clean. Excessive accumulation of oil, dirt, or trash may cause the transmissions to overheat. NEVER WASH ACROSS TOP OF RESERVOIR with water or steam. Fill reservoir as required per the maintenance schedule listed in this book. 10. LEVELING THE DECK: A. Set the tire pressure on all four tires B. Move the tractor to a hard, level surface (i.e. Concrete or blacktop).
PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECK FOR SERVICING 12. RAISING THE DECK: A. Remove cut height adjustment pin and completely lower the cut height adjustment lever. Re-insert the cut height adjustment pin into the 3-1/2° cut height position (this will lock the cut height adjustment lever into the lowest position). . B. Flip up the foot deck to allow access to the engine to deck drive belt. Roll the engine to deck drive belt off the center spindle.
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- . . . . . ' TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST 1. ENGINE WONT TURN OVER: 2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WONT START: 3. HARD TO START ENGINE: 4. ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT: 5.
6. ENGINE SOMETIMES SKIPS AT HIGHER SPEEDS: 7. ENGINE OVER HEATED: 8. 9.
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WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. ®Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc. Dixon Industries, inc. A BLOUNT International, Inc. company P.O.
