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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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