Dixon ZTR Mowers User manual

IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY

The DIXON ZTR mower is easy and fun ‘to operate.

However, the ZTR mower is not a toy or a recreational

vehicle. Any power mower must be operated properly to

safe.

Before you use your ZTR mower, read the operator’s

manual carefully. Read the Technical Data Brochure

provided for each specific model. Become familiar with

the

controls.

Your Dixon dealer will provide a check out ride and

answer

your questions. See your dealer for warranty ser

vice,

parts, repairs, and questions.

SERIAL NUMBERS

WHEN REFERRING TO SERIAL NUMBER ON OWNER

REGISTRATION, USE MOWER SERIAL NUMBER

LOCATED ON FRAME AT REAR OF ENGINE. NUMBER

WILL BEGIN WITH DM.

WARRANTY

Refer to Warranty Registration Form (P/N 8288)

for details on both residential and commercial use

applications.

SAFETY

The most common causes of lawn mower injuries are:

1. Contact with mower blade(s) with hands or feet.

2. Tipping over.

3. Running over children.

70 PREVENT THESE AND OTHER INJURIES, READ AND

UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN MANUAL AND ON

MOWER BEFORE STARTING MOWER. FAILURE TO

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAN

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-READ CAREFULLY

General Operation

•

Read, understand, and observe all instructions before

starting mower.

•

Allow only responsible adults to operate mower.

•

Wear appropriate, safe clothing when operating mower.

Never operate mower with bare feet or open sandals.

•

Do not use mower when grass is wet or slippery.

•

Clear area of rocks, wire, toys, and other objects which can

cause injury If thrown by mower.

•

Clear area of people and pets. Stop mower If anyone enters

area.

•

Do not carry passengers.

•

Look behind before and during backing. Do not mow in

reverse unless absolutely necessary.

Check discharge

direction. Do not point discharge at people, passing cars,

windows, or doors,

•

Slow down before turning.

•

Do not leave running mower unattended. Turn off blade, set

parking brake, turn off engine and remove key before

dismounting.

Your Dixon mower is equipped with a weight-

sensitive switch which kills the engine when the

operator leaves the seat while blade is engaged.

TEST THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE

BEFORE EACH MOWER USE BY STARTING

ENGINE, ENGAGING BLADE AND RISING SLIGHTLY

FROM SEAT. IF ENGINE DOES NOT STOP, SEE

YOUR DEALER FOR NECESSARY REPAIR.

•

Turn off blade, shut off engine, and remove-key before

removing grass catcher or unclogging

chute.

•

Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

•

Do not operate mower while under the influence of alcohol

or drugs.

•

Watch for traffic when operating mower near or

when

crossing roadways.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor in loss of control and tip-over

accidents. ALL SLOPES REQUIRE EXTRA CAUTION.

•

Mow across the slope with your Dixon ZTR, never up

or down.

•

Watch for holes and hidden hazards. Tall grass will

hide obstacles.

•

Use extra care with grass catchers or other at-

tachments which change the stability of the

mower.

•

Use slow speed.

•

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability.

•

Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. If grass

catcher is used, empty grass catcher bags when

partially full.

•

Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

Keep movements slow and gradual.

•

Do not start on a slope.

•

If tires lose traction, disengage blade and proceed

slowly down the slope.

•

Do not turn on slopes. If absolutely necessary, turn

slowly and gradually downhill.

•

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or em

bankments.

•

Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction will

cause

sliding.

•

Do not stabilize mower by placing your foot on the

ground.

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.

•

Do not allow children in yard when mower is in

operation.

•

Be alert and turn off mower if a child enters area.

Before and during backing, look behind and DOWN

for

small children.

•

Do not allow children to operate mower.

•

Do not allow children to ride on mower.

•

Be extra alert for children when approaching blind

corners, shrubs and trees.

SERVICE

•

Handle gasoline with care. It is highly flammable.

•

Use approved gas container. Keep out of the reach of

children.

•

Never remove gas cap when engine is running.

•

Fill gas tank outdoors.

•

Shut off engine. Allow engine to cool before refueling.

•

Clean up gas spills immediately. Turn off fuel shut-off

before storing or transporting mower. “If in doubt as to

how to operate the fuel shut-off valve, ask your dealer

to demonstrate this procedure.”

•

Allow machine to cool before storing.

•

Do not store mower or gasoline near open flame, such

as a gas water heater.

•

Do not run mower in a closed area. Exhaust fumes are

dangerous.

•

Protect face, eyes, and clothes when servicing battery.

Battery acid is a poison and can cause burns. Battery

acid can explode when near sparks or flame.

•

Keep nuts and bolts tight.

•

Maintain equipment in good condition.

•

Do not tamper with safety devices.

•

Check safety devices regularly for proper operation.

•

Keep machine free of grass, leaves, and oil build-up to

prevent fire.

•

Stop and inspect mower if you strike an object. Repair

before restarting.

•

Do not make adjustments or repairs with engine

running.

•

Check grass catcher components periodically for

damage or deterioration which could expose mov

ing

parts or allow objects to be thrown.

Replace grass

catcher components when

necessary with

manufacturer’s recommended

parts.

•

MOWER BLADES ARE SHARP. Use extra caution

service mower blade. Wrap blades or wear gloves to

prevent injury.

•

Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service if

necessary.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE OPERATING MOWER

1. Read engine manufacturer’s operating and

maintenance instructions.

2. Discuss proper maintenance with your Dealer. YOU

WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY IF YOU REMOVE

PARTS OR MAKE REPAIRS WITHOUT CONSULTING

YOUR DIXON DEALER.

3. Read and observe all safety instructions on your mower

and in the manual.

4. Check engine oil.

5. Check gas cap to be sure it is in place.

6. Be sure — parking brake is engaged. Mower blades are

disengaged.

7. Know how to stop engine. (Turn key to off position,)

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Move throttle control to “Choke” position if engine

cold, full throttle if warm.

2. Insert ignition key and turn to “Start”

position.

When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will

return to “Run” position.

3. Move throttle from “Choke” to desired speed posi

tion.

On initial operation, set throttle at slow speed.

NOTE - SAFETY FEATURE

Safety switches stop engine when operator leaves

seat while mower blade is engaged. Engine cannot

restarted when blade is engaged or when

operator is

off of mower.

DO NOT rely on safety switches. Always turn

engine

off when leaving mower,

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The Dixon ZTR has a unique transaxle that require

only

two drive levers to control braking, turning, speed,

and direction.

REMEMBER — on initial operation, set throttle speed

on slow and operate with mower blade

“OFF.” At first,

operator may “over-control”

mower. Slight

movements (finger-tip control) are all that are

necessary for operation.

Release parking brake.

Push both drive levers gradually forward (away

from operator),

TO MOVE BACKWARD

Pull both drive levers gradually back (toward

operator).

TO TURN

Turning is controlled by moving one drive lever

slightly

forward or rearward of the other.

To turn left, move

left lever rearward of right lever. To turn “square

corners,” move lever of desired

direction to neutral,

move other lever slightly for

ward or rearward of neutral

lever. To turn on mower’s axis (Zero Radius), reduce

speed, move one lever to reverse position and other

lever to forward position.

To brake (stop) mower, move both levers in op

posite

direction of travel (if moving forward, pull

both levers

back), release levers to neutral, set

parking brake.

To stop on incline, hold light forward or rearward

(opposite of direction of travel) pressure on levers

until

parking brake is set.

ALWAYS SET PARKING BRAKE BEFORE DIS-

MOUNTING.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

The hand operated parking brake is located at left

hand side of mower.

To engage brake, pull lever up and to the rear.

To release brake, move lever forward and down.

Always set parking brake before dismounting.

Release parking brake before moving mower.

TO OPERATE MOWER BLADE

Cutting height is set by positioning the adjusting

lever to desired height selection. Pull lever to left until

pin clears notch on quadrant. Move lever to desired

notch and allow pin to engage.

To start mower blades, move engaging mechanism to

“ON” position. See Technical Data Brochure for

specifics on each model.

TO BRAKE

—

STOP

TO MOVE FORWARD

BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE,

SHUT OFF ENGINE, ALLOW TO COOL.

ENGINE

For engine operating and maintenance information,

refer to the engine operating and maintenance

instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer,

supplied with each mower.

BATTERY

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

correct terminals.

Disconnect cables from terminals.

ALWAYS disconnect ground cable first and recon

nect

last.

Charge battery.

DO NOT remove battery from mower.

Clean top of battery and terminals.

The proper tension for an engaged V-belt is lowest

tension at which the belt will not slip under normal

load

conditions.

Check Technical Data Brochure for adjustment pro-

cedure. Too much tension shortens belt and bearing life.

Too little tension causes slippage and damages belt.

Be sure belts and pulleys are kept free of foreign

material.

TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT

No adjustment necessary.

The spring-loaded idler pulley maintains proper

belt tension.

Check idler to assure it moves freely.

MOWER DRIVE BELT

See Technical Data Brochure for belt adjustment

procedure on each model.

REPLACE BELTS WHEN WORN OR IF PROPER

JUSTMENT CANNOT BE MADE.

MAINTENANCE BELT TENSION

DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

Mower is equipped with manually adjusted drive chain

tension idlers, one for each chain at rear of mower.

To adjust drive chains, tighten nut on chain ten-sioner

L-rod until spring P/N 5133 is nearly compressed as

shown.

NEEDS ADJUSTMENT

Inspection of the chains will show the need for ad

justment

when the spring P/N 5133 is free of ten

sion. Inspect chains

after each 10 to 12 hours of

operation. Proper lubrication

is important for effec

tive roller chain operation. Use high

quality lubricating oil or motorcycle chain lube. (Do not

use

grease or heavy oil). Apply drops of oil to chain joints

after every 25-50 hours of

operation. DO NOT

LUBRICATE IF OPERATED IN HEAVY DUST OR SAND.

FRONT CASTER ASSEMBLY

Each caster assembly has a grease fitting on the under

side of the bearing. Grease with a multipur

pose grease

once a year. All other bearings are

sealed and require no

lubrication.

WHEELS AND TIRES

Correct tire pressure is important for correct operation of

mower.

Rear-drive tires: 8-12 Ibs. for 18x9.50-8 tires.

12-14 Ibs. for 16x6.60-8 tires & 18x6.50

Front tires 20-24 Ibs.

Check lug nuts periodically for tightness.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Keep all connections clean and tight.

BODY

Wash with mild detergent.

TRANSAXLE

See your authorized Dixon Dealer for adjustment or repair.

ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR BY OTHER THAN

AUTHORIZED DIXON DEALER VOIDS WARRANTY.

PROPER TENSION

PARTS/SERVICE

See your Dixon Dealer for replacement parts, warranty or service.

See the Technical Data Brochure included in owner’s packet for further Information on specific models.

OWNER INFORMATION

.Mower Model Number.

Date Purchased.

Purchased From.

Mower Serial Numbe

Date Oil Chan

ed:

Date En

ine Tuned:

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