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                        TABLE OF CONTENTS  I. OWNER INFORMATION  Warranty Information -------------------------------------------- ||  Specifications------------------------------------------------------- |||  II. SAFETY  Accident Patterns ------------------------------------------------------1  Safety Instructions and Recommendation -----------------------1  Safety Interlock Systems ---------------------------------------------3  III. START UP AND OPERATION  Checklist Before Operation ---------------------------------
                    
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                        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. DIXON ZTR MOWERS ARE WARRANTED AGAINST  DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP AND PROVIDES FOR REPLACEMENT O
                    
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                            ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND  RECOMMENDATIONS  I. CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING  BLADE -- This accident usually  1. PEOPLE WHO OPERATE, SERVICE,  happens when the operator is clearing  OR ARE OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED  the discharge chute of grass, (especially  with the Zero Turning Radius Mower  when the grass is wet), or when the  should be trained in its proper use and  operator adjusts the machine without  warned of its dangers. Before operating,  turning it off and waiting 
                    
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                        7. DO NOT MOVE STEERING CONTROL  several minutes after running. Always  LEVERS from forward position to make sure the gas cap is in place.  reverse position rapidly. The speed  and/or direction of travel is affected 15.        DO NOT SMOKE AROUND THE MOWER  instantly by movement of the Steering  or the gasoline storage container. Gasoline  Control Levers. fumes can easily ignite.  8. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO 16.        KEEP GASOLINE IN A WELL- OPERATE MOWER. Do not allow VENTILATED AREA away fro
                    
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                          25.        MOW ONLY DURING DAYLIGHT.  CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION  26.        THIS MACHINE IS NOT MEANT FOR  HIGHWAY OR STREET USE. It is not  1.         Make sure fuel tank is full. Use regular  a recreational vehicle and it should not  unleaded gasoline (see engine owner's  be operated as such.  manual for more details).  27.        ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE MOWER  BLADE CLUTCH when transporting.  SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM  Your Zero Turning Radius Mower is equipped  with switches interlocked for yo
                    
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                        12.       Clean the air intake screen on the  engine if necessary.  3.    DISENGAGE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH by  moving clutch switch to "OFF" position.  13.       Perform any other maintenance as it 4.    PULL ENGINE CHOKE CONTROL to full  becomes necessary. (See the  position for cold starts.  "Maintenance" section of this manual.)  5.    SET ENGINE THROTTLE TO 1/2  IMPORTANT: Before cutting grass, clutch must be  THROTTLE.  broken-in as follows: With engine at full  RPM engage deck until blades com
                    
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                        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.        CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: With  the Cut Height Adjustment Lever
                    
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                        3.         When mowing tall grass, make two  MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS  passes, mowing off 1/2 of the desired cut  on the first pass, and then the desired  1.         Keep mower blades sharp.  height the second pass. Check for hidden  dangers first.  2.         Make sure deck and discharge are  clean.  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  
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS  1. ENGINE: 3. TIRES:  For complete maintenance and operating Correct tire pressure is essential for  information for your engine, please refer to efficient operation of the mower. Check tire  your engine operating and maintenance pressure as requested in the maintenance  instructions furnished by the engine schedule. Inflate tires to the pressures  manufacturer and included in your Dixon listed below:  Zero Turning Radius Mower information  packet.  NOTE: Air intake scr
                    
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                        D. Check balance of blade by positioning Check the oil level in hydrostatic  the blade on a nail or blade balance transmission oil reservoir after every 25  pedestal. Grind the blade on the end that hours of usage. Clean the oil reservoir  is heavier until both sides balance. cap and the area around it prior to  removal. Check the oil level on the  E. Install blade, cup washer, lockwasher, dipstick. The proper oil level should  and bolt. Make sure to tighten bolt to 60 register between the marke
                    
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                        D. Adjusting for Straight Forward  8. STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS A.  Tracking:  To Adjust Neutral:  In a large open area, actuate the control  a. Remove the fender skirts from each  handles into the full forward position. If the  side of the machine.  mower veers in either direction Left for  b. Block up the unit so that the Drive  Right some adjustment is necessary. a. If  Wheels are off the ground.  the mower veers to the right, then the  c. Start the engine and run at a fast idle  right hyd
                    
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                        9. HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS: 11.        LEVELING THE DECK:  Before each use, check to be sure that the A. Set the tire pressure on all four tires  cooling fins of the hydrostatic  transmissions are clean. Excessive  B.  Move the tractor to a hard, level  accumulation of oil, dirt, or trash may  surface (i.e. Concrete or blacktop).  cause the transmissions to overheat. Place a 2 x 4 board under all four  NEVER WASH ACROSS TOP OF  comers of the deck shell, just inside  RESERVOIR with water or ste
                    
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                        IMPORTANT NOTE: MAKE SURE  PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND  THAT THE DECK IS LIFTED FAR  LOWERING THE DECK FOR  ENOUGH FOR THE DECK LATCH TO  SERVICING  FULLY ENGAGE THE LOCKING  PIN (located on the left side of the deck  mounting suspension). This will prevent  12.   RAISING THE DECK:  the deck from falling down when  servicing the underside of the mower  A.   Remove cut height adjustment pin and  deck.  completely lower the cut height adjustment  lever. Re-insert the cut height adjustment  pin into 
                    
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                        -   .... .             '  TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST  1. ENGINE WONT TURN OVER:  Mower blades engaged ——---------————————————————— disengage blades   Drive not in neutral ----------— move Steering Control Levers to neutral "OUT" position   Blown fuse ———————————--------————————————————— replace fuse   Dead battery ———————---------————————————————— charge or replace  Solenoid ———————————————————————————— consult dealer  Ignition switch —----------—-—————————————————————— consult dealer   Starter
                    
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                        6. ENGINE SOMETIMES SKIPS AT HIGHER SPEEDS:  Incorrect Ignition Timing —————————----—————————— consult dealer  Carburetor maladjusted ——————————————--———— readjust carburetor  Faulty spark plugs ——————————————————-------———— check spark plug  condition and reset gap*  Bouncing off seat safety switch ———————------———   slow down on rough terrain  7. ENGINE OVER HEATED:  Air intake screen or fins clogged ————————— clean intake screen and fins Fuel  mixture too lean ——————————————————— readjust car
                    
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