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                        Operator’s Manual
Ram Xs5025 / 968999722
Ram Xs6025 / 968999723
Ram Xs7227 / 968999724
Ram Xs5025BF / 968999725
Ram Xs6025BF / 968999726
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you 
understand the instructions before using the machine.
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                        ©2007 HTC. All rights reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                    
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                        CONTENTS Engine Cooling Air Intake ......................................... 38 INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 5 Throttle Cable ........................................................... 38 General ....................................................................... 5 Choke Cable  ............................................................ 38 Driving and Transport on Public Roads ...................... 5 Air Filter Maintenance ..................
                    
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                        WARNING! Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the  operator or other persons. The owner must understand these instructions, and must  allow only trained persons who understand these instructions to operate the mower. Each person operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must not be  under the infl uence of any mind altering substance. WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain  or emit chemicals 
                    
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                        INTRODUCTION Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Dixon ride-on mower. This machine is built for superior effi ciency to rapidly mow  primarily large areas. A control panel easily accessible to the operator and a hydrostatic transmission regulated by  steering controls both contribute to the machine’s performance. This manual is a valuable document. Read the contents carefully before using or servicing the machine. The  following of instructions (use, service, maintenance) by all who operat
                    
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                        INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Good Service Dixon’s products are sold all over the world and only in specialized retail stores with complete service. This  ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service. Before the product is delivered, the  machine has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by your retailer. See the certifi cate in the Service Journal  in this operator’s manual. When you need spare parts or support in service questions, warranty issues, etc., please consu
                    
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                        SYMBOLS AND DECALS These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator’s manual. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean.  WARNING! Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx  xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx.  xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury or death, particularly if the reader should  neglect to follow instructions given in the manual. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx  xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx  xxxxxx
                    
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                        SYMBOLS AND DECALS  Read Shut off engine and Keep a safe Use on slopes No passengers  Operator’s remove key before distance from no greater   Manual performing any the machine than 10°   maintenance or repair work  Whole body Severing of fi ngers Do not open or  Careful backing up, Careful going  exposure to and toes remove safety watch for other forward, watch for  thrown objects  shields while people other people    engine is running    Moving sharp blades under cover English-8                 
                    
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                        SAFETY Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. WARNING! This symbol means that important safety instructions need to be emphasized.  It concerns your safety. IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING  OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN  SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. General Operation • Read, understand, and follow all instructions  on the machine and in the manual before  sta
                    
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                        SAFETY • Operate machine only in daylight or good  artifi cial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the  infl uence of alcohol or drugs. • Watch for traffi c when operating near or  crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unloading  the machine into a trailer or truck. • Always wear eye protection when operating  machine. • Data indicates that operators age 60 years  and above are involved in a large percentage  of riding mower-related injuries. These  operators should evalua
                    
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                        SAFETY Personal Safety Equipment WARNING! When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment (shown in  illustrations) shall be used. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the  risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen.  Ask your retailer for help in choosing the right equipment. • Make sure that you have fi rst aid equipment  close at hand when using the machine. • Never use the machine when barefoot.  • Always wear protective shoes or
                    
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                        SAFETY • Do not use on steep slopes. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting  your foot on the ground. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or  embankments. The machine could suddenly  roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the  edge caves in. Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not  alert to the presence of children. Children are often  attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.  Never assume that children will remain where you last  saw them. 8011-509 •
                    
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                        SAFETY WARNING! The engine must not be started when the driver’s fl oor plate or any protective  plate for the mower deck’s drive belt is removed. Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage, use  extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is  extremely fl ammable and the vapors are explosive. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and  other sources of ignition. • Use only approved gasoline container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the  engine running. All
                    
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                        SAFETY General Maintenance • Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the  equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check  their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other  debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage  and remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow  machine to cool before storing. • If you strike a foreign object, stop and  inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary,  before resta
                    
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                        SAFETY • Ensure that nuts and bolts, especially the  fastening bolts for the blade attachments,  are properly tightened, torqued and that the  equipment is in good condition. • Do not modify safety equipment. Check  regularly to be sure it works properly. The  machine must not be driven with defective  or unmounted protective plates, protective  cowlings, safety switches, or other protective  devices. • Do not change the settings of governors and  avoid running the engine with overly high  engin
                    
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                        SAFETY • The blades are sharp and can cause  cuts and gashes. Wrap the blades or use  protective gloves when handling them. • Check the parking brake’s functionality  regularly. Adjust and service as necessary. • The mulch blades should only be used in  familiar areas when higher quality mowing is  desired. • Reduce the risk of fi re by removing grass,  leaves, and other debris that may have  accumulated on the machine. Allow the  machine to cool before putting it in storage. • Regularly clean de
                    
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                        SAFETY Roll over Protection system (ROPS) WARNING! The ROPS increases the basic weight of the unit by 42  lbs/19 kg. The ROPS is an accessory.  The rollover protection  •  Do not use ROPS as a lifting, attaching or system's capabilities may  anchoring point. be impaired by damage if  •  Do not use ROPS for wrecking or towing. the mower is overturned  or if alteration to the ROPS  •  Do not exceed Max GVW: 2822 lbs/1283 kg. occurs. If these conditions  •  Read machine operator´s manual before  ta
                    
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                        CONTROLS This operator’s manual describes the Dixon Zero Transmission from the engine is made via a belt-driven  Turn Rider. The rider is fi tted with a Kohler four- hydraulic pumps. Using the left and right steering  stroke overhead valve engine developing 25-27 horse controls, the fl ow is regulated and thereby the direction  power*. and speed. Control Locations 98 7 2 1 10 11 6 12 3 5 4 1. Motion control levers 7. Fuses 2. Parking brake 8. Fuel tank cap 9. Fuel shut off valve 3. Throttle contro
                    
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                        CONTROLS 1. Steering Control Levers The machine’s speed and direction are continuously  variable using the two steering controls. The steering  controls can be moved forward or backward about  a neutral position. Furthermore, there is a neutral  position, which is locked if the steering controls are  moved outward. When both controls are in the neutral position (N), the  machine stands still.  By moving both controls an equal amount forward  or backward, the machine moves in a straight line  for
                    
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                        CONTROLS 2. Parking Brake IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine must stand absolutely still  when applying the parking brake. Always  set the parking brake before dismounting.  Release the parking brake before moving  the mower. The parking brake is found on the left of the machine.  Pull the lever backward to activate the brake and  forward to release it. 8061-019  Parking brake not activated 3. Throttle Control The throttle control regulates the engine speed and  thereby the rate of rotation of th