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                            IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY  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.  The information in this operator's manual applies to all Dixon ZTR Model 5421 Mowers. Your  Dixon dealer will gladly provide a check-out ride, and answer any questions.  See your dea
                    
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                        INDEX  1. SAFETY ............................................................... Pages    1-   3  2. WARRANTY POLICY........................................... Page              4  3. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... Page              5  4. SET UP AND SERVICE ....................................... Pages    6  -11  5. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS............................. Pages 12 -  3  6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................ Pages14-  21  7. TROUBLESH
                    
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                          SAFETY  RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED,  CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY  The following examples are the most common causes of injury to the  operator or bystander...    1. BLADE CONTACT: The operator or bystander inserts a hand or foot into the discharge chute  or under the mower deck and into the path of the cutting blade. Never  run the mower blades when there are people nearby. Always turn the  engine off when cleaning or working around the mower deck.  This situation occurs when a bys
                    
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                          SAFETY  SAFETY REMINDERS: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION  1. Wear appropriate, safe clothing when mowing - close fitting jeans or slacks and heavy leather  or safety shoes with rough soles. Never operate this mower with bare feet or open sandals.  2. Do not operate on wet or slippery grass.  3. Always mow at the slowest speed that will cut satisfactorily.  4. Keep hands and feet away from the blade at all times.  5. Keep persons clear of the discharge chute. Do not operate mower unless deflec
                    
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                               SAFETY REMINDERS:  (Continued)    14.  Never lift lawnmower by the body, lift only by the frame.  15.  Never carry passengers.  16.  Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.    A.        Use ONLY approved drawbar hitch points.    B.        Limit loads to those you can safely control.    C.        Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.  17.  Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.  18.  Keep the mower in good operating condition, and keep safety devices in p
                    
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                          DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY -- HYDRO-GEAR MODELS  This warranty policy applies to all Hydro-Gear mowers or any 50" model, purchased on or after March 1,1990.  WARRANTY: Dixon 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 
                    
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                          SPECIFICATIONS    CHASSIS: 11 GA - rectangular tube.  Two piece - made of rotational molded polyethylene. Front body contains access  BODY:  panels for battery service and engine to mower deck belt removal. Rear body  tilts up to allow service on the entire drive system.  SEAT: Designed for operator comfort by use of high density closed cell foam, padded  back and arm rests. Seat is adjustable fore and aft.  MOWER DECK:  13 GA stamped steel construction, 3 blades, 42" cut width, cut height app
                    
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                          SET UP AND SERVICE    Seat Assembly Instructions  1.  2.  Upper Control Lever Installation  3.  Mower Deck Installation  4. Deck Leveling                   5.  Final Preparation    Page 6                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
                    
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                            SEAT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS    Assemble one arm rest bracket to arm rest cushion using (2) 5/1 6 standard flat washers (3020)  1.  and (2) 5/16-18 x 1 hex head nylok bolts (3224). Do not tighten hardware at this time.  2. Assemble arm rest bracket/cushion to seat bottom using (3) 5/16 standard flat washers (3020)  and (3) 5/16-18 x 1 hex head nylok bolts (3224). Do not tighten hardware at this time.  3.  Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other arm rest bracket.  4. Assemble arm rest brackets and utili
                    
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                          UPPER CONTROL LEVER INSTALLATION    1  Raise rear body cover to fully open position.  2.  Install flat washer on right hand swivel plate weldment. Next install right hand  control lever, then second flat washer.  3.  Push control lever into the neutral slot and install (2) cup washers, (1) flat washer  and jam nut. (See illustration)  4.  Tighten jam nut. Proper tightness or tension on jam nut is achieved when swing out  movement of upper control levers requires some pressure. Levers should no
                    
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                          MOWER DECK INSTALLATION    NOTE: Brake link (P/N 5283) normally used for installation of engine to mower deck drive belt,  has been placed in position during assembly of the lift frame at the factory. For shipment  purposes, the brake link has been secured with a cotter pin and washer. REMOVE AND  DISCARD cotter pin and washer after engine to mower drive belt has been installed.  1.  Loosen and remove front body mounting bolts (P/N 3368) and washers (P/N 3066).  Disconnect headlight wiring plu
                    
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                          MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE    LEVELING PRINCIPALS:  A.       There are a total of (4) threaded adjusters which will control the attitude or pitch of the  mower deck. The adjusters have lock nuts on the bottom which can be turned up or down  to raise or lower the front and rear of the mower deck. Deck should be level or pitched  slightly higher in rear.  LEVELING THE DECK:  A.       Place the mower on a smooth level surface, check tire pressures to insure the mower  has a correct stance. Inf
                    
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                            FINAL PREPARATION    MOWER DECK DEFLECTOR:  Remove hair pin cotter (P/N 3072) from deflector pin (P/N 6297), remove pin. Position  deflector (P/N 8799) on mower deck. Reinstall deflector pin and hair pin cotter.  BATTERY:  1 .       Remove battery from chassis.  2.       Fill each cell with electrolyte (acid) to ring at bottom of fill cap.  3.       Allow battery to sit for (1 0) minutes, re-check acid level and top off any cells that are low.  4.       Trickle charge battery using a charger
                    
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                          OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS  The safe and successful operation of the Model 5421 will depend upon the operator having  the correct knowledge of all controls used on the mower and making good judgements about  the terrain to be mowed. NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without complete  knowledge of all controls and their functions.  Sound judgement by the owner will prevent accidents.  All controls are described from operators position:  PARKING BRAKE:  The parking brake used on the Model 5421
                    
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                          OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS:      (Continued)  BRAKING:  To brake mower, move both levers in direction opposite of travel, release levers  to neutral, set parking brake. Park only on level surfaces.  GROUND SPEED:  Ground speed (controlled by movement of hand levers) must be carefully  controlled for safety and best mowing results. Never operate at high speed in  unfamiliar areas or on slopes.  CHOKE CONTROL LEVER:  Used to start a cold engine. (Engine has not been operated for a length of time).  
                    
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                          CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 5421  This portion of the Model 5421 owners manual deals with normal service items which can be  performed by the owner. Please remember that if you are in doubt as to the correct service  procedures to be followed, these and other service situations can be handled by a Dixon ZTR  Dealer who is familiar with the service of your mower.  NOTE: Due to the precision nature of the hydrostatic transmissions used on the  Model 5421, internal service repairs cannot be reco
                    
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                            PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT  Dixon has used two types of electric clutches. One type is the Borg Warner and the second one is the  Ogura. Even though these clutches come from different manufacturers, the test procedures are the  same for both. Few people realize that clutches have maintenance procedures to extend the life of  the clutch as they wear over time. Below is the information to make these maintenance adjustments  and also a procedure to check for a faulty coil. In the 
                    
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                          CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 5421  MOWER DECK SERVICE  CUTTER BLADE REMOVAL - BELT TENSION:    "CAUTION"  The removal of the cutter blades for either sharpening or replacement is best  accomplished by removing the deck assembly from the mower. DO A/OTattempt to raise or lift  the front of the mower unless proper safety equipment is available to support the mower. If  you do not have the necessary equipment, entrust this task to your dealer.  DECK REMOVAL:  1 . Remove front belt access cover fr
                    
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                          CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 5421  DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS:      Adjustment of the drive system is limited to the actual function of the hydrostatic  transmissions as outlined below.  The idler pulley travel required to engage the belt drive should be held to approximately  1.  1 3/4". To adjust this distance, loosen the nuts on both ends of the rod extending  between the idler plate and the brake shaft. Turn the rod as required to achieve desired  pulley travel of approximately 1 3/4" when t