Dixon ZTR 304 Instruction manual

TECHNICAL DATA BROCHURE

(MODEL ZTR 304)

IMPORTANT -READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

BODY REMOVAL -

1. The 304 has a (2) piece polyethelene body. The upper body can be folded

forward to expose the transaxle. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove

the upper body to service the transaxle.

2. To remove upper body, fold forward and remove bolt (P/N 3088) from cable

CP/N 3780). Shut upper body and remove two bolts (P/N 3093) from the front of

upper body hinge located on the brake shaft (P/N 9283). Disconnect seat switch

(P/N 4047) at plug-in.

3. Reverse above procedure to reinstall.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

1. Raise upper body.

2. Loosen four seat bolts (P/N 3093) and slide seat forward or backward to

desired position.

3. Retiqhten bolts.

MOWER BLADE OPERATION

To engage the mower blades, turn lever on floor s1ow1y to the "ON" position. To

disengage mower blades, turn lever slowly to the "OFF" position.

REMOVING MOWER DECK .-.,..••

1. Loosen the belt keeper (P/N 7026 ?< 7027), located under the engine, by

loosing two rear engine mounting bolts, allowing the deck drive belt to come free

of the rear pulley.

2. Disconnect the wiring loom at the deck safety switch (P/N 4242).

3. Remove the two clevis pins (P/N 3072) from the two rear L-rods (P/N 1355) and

slide from slots.

4. Remove clevis pins (P/N 3072) L-rod attached to lift handle and slide from slot.

5. Remove clevis pin (P/N 3072) from front deck hanger shaft (P/N 1332), located at

from of mower deck on slide plates welded at battery box and remove.

6. Lift front of mower chassis and roll free of the deck.

7. To install, reverse the above procedure.

ADJUSTMENT OF MOWER DECK DRIVE BELT

1. The mower deck drive belt "is tensioned by a spring loaded engagement idler

quadrant.

2. This system is designed to maintain the proper belt tension at all times.

3. Belt tension can be adjusted by moving the engaging rod (P/N 7013) into the

outside hole of engagement handle (P/N 7020).

4. After belt tension is adjusted, check to assure that the mower blade will

not turn freely when the engaging rod is in the "OFF" position. '

5. If the mower blade turns freely, adjust the blade by loosening nut (P/N 3205)

at end of the brake linkage (P/N 7015).

6. After adjustment is achieved, perform the safety checks listed below.

(Rev)

Date

9/90

"IMPORTANT" -PERFORM SAFETY CHECKS AFTER MAKING ANY REPAIRS OR ADJUSTMENTS

1. After reassembly, while seated on mow.er, attempt to start engine with mo wer

deck engaged. Engine should not start. If engine does start, return the

mower to an Authorized 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 rises 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 th at blade

disengages and comes to a stop within (5) seconds in each height position.

If blade does not disengage properly, contact your Authorized Dixon Dealer.

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

1. Raise upper body to the open position.

2. Tighten nut on brake rod CP/N 2533) located in front of the transaxle on each

side, just enough to prevent brake from slipping when engaged. CAUTION: Over

tightening may cause premature wear on the brake bank CP/N 5085),

REMOVING THE MOWER BLADE

Secure blade (P/N 2483) from turning. Remove blade bolt from center (P/N

3268), lock washer (P/N 3065) and blade washer (P/N 6113), then blade (P/M

2483). To reinstall, reverse above procedure. WARNING: Sharp edges on blade

can cause injury!

Caution should be exercised when service is required on blade.

(P/N 8112)

DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC

A BLOUNT COMPANY

AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK

PO BOX 1569

COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 O945

316 251 2OOO

FAX 316 251 4117

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