OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR ZTR-421, 422, 423 MOWER
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This lawn mower is warranted for one( 1) year from date of delivery against all defects in materials and workmanship. Lawn mowers used for commercial service are warranted for 30 days from date of delivery. (Lawn mowers other than those used only at residence of owner are considered as commercial service.) Each new mower is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.
IMPORTANT! The Dixon ZTR mower is both easy and fun to operate. However, 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. Your Dixon dealer will gladly provide a check-out ride, and answer any questions.
SERIAL NUMBERS The lawn mower has two serial numbers: Mower Number — Located on frame at right rear transaxle mount. Transaxle Number — Located on transaxle. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE MOWING: 1. Discuss proper maintenance with your Dixon dealer, to save money and prevent injury. Consult your dealer be fore removing any parts. 2. Don't allow anyone to operate your Dixon mower without proper instruction. Young children should never be allowed to operate any power mower, riding or walking. 3.
across walks or objects that project above the surface. 9. When the mower is not in use, turn the engine off; never leave the engine running unattended. Your Dixon mower is equipped with a weight-sensitive switch that kills the engine when operator leaves the seat while blades are engaged. 10. Before adjusting your mower or adding fuel, turn the engine off. Let it cool, and disconnect the spark plug so the engine cannot start by accident. Be sure all moving parts are stopped. 11.
ing rope as soon as engine starts. To stop engine turn key to "OFF" position. 5. Set engine to desired speed by adjusting throttle control. (Suggest set at slow speed during initial operation.) 6. NOTE SAFETY FEATURE: Engine stops automatically if operator leaves seat while blades are engaged. 7. This unit is equipped with a unique transaxle that requires only two drive levers to control braking, turning, direction and acceleration.
ALWAYS DISENGAGE BLADE OPERATION BEFORE DISMOUNTING. 9. Parking Brake: Parking brake is on right hand side of floor area and is engaged by pushing full forward with foot. To disengage, pull lever back toward operator by hand. In emergency situations, brake may be used in conjunction with the natural braking of the transaxle by applying pressure with foot. Always set parking brake before dismounting. Be sure that parking brake is disengaged before moving. MAINTENANCE PRE-STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1.
BODY REMOVAL A. ZTR-421 Body Removal 1. Disconnect throttle cable from engine. 2. Disconnect key switch wire loom from frame wire loom at front of body. 3. ^Disconnect seat switch wire loom from frame wire loom. This connection is located approximately level with the back of the seat on left hand side of frame under the body. 4. Remove four control lever bolts and remove upper control levers. 5. Remove engaging handle by removing bolt and nut under handle. 6.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT To adjust the drive chains, the body must be removed and shims added behind the transaxle. Loosen 4 bolts which hold the transaxle to the frame. Insert shims (Pt. No. 1541) as needed for adjustment between transaxle and mount plates. Tighten the 4 bolts which hold the transaxle to the frame. A few drops of oil periodically will lengthen chain life. Replace chain when rollers become loose, chain breaks, or chain fails to operate properly.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING MOWER DECK FROM FRAME 1. Attach stabilizer arms to mower deck with . pins and clips as shown on drawing. 2. Attach the 1/2" dia. engaging rod with a rollpin through the engaging cam. 3. Position the drive belt on pulleys. 4. Place mower deck under unit in approximate operating position with engaging rod through hole in the floor. 5. Connect drive belt to motor pulley, being certain that belt is inside of belt guides.
BODY ASSEMBLY CHASSIS ASSEMBLY
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY MOWER DECK ASSEMBLY
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OWNER INFORMATION Date Mower Purchased ______________________ Mower Model Number_____________________________ Mower Purchased from ______________________________________________________________________ dealer name & address Mower serial number ____________________________ Transaxle Serial Number_______________________ Oil changed this date: 1. _______________________________________ 2. _______________________________________ 3. _______________________________________ 4. _______________________________ 5.
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