Dixon 16246-0803 - Manuals

Safety Alert Symbol When you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury. Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices. DANGER (highlighted in red) indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING (high...

Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION: Read, understand, and follow all instructions in themanual and on the mower before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with theinstructions, to operate the mower. Cl...

SLOPE OPERATION: Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it! DO Mow across the slope with your Dixon ZTR - never...

SLOPE OPERATION (continued): DO (continued): Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires losetraction, disengage the blades and proceed slowlydown the slope. If front wheels lift off the ground, pull the levers backto stabilize the mower. DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then,t...

CHILDREN: Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of 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. Keep children out of the mowing area and under thewatc...

ZEETER HL 30” CHASSIS: 11 gauge welded channel frame BODY: All body parts made of rotational molded polyethylene.Front body contains access panel for battery service. MOWER DECK: 11 GA stamped steel construction. Single 30” cut blade.Cut height approximately 1-1/2”- 4” via 7-position lifthandle. BLA...

CONTROL LEVERS Note: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutral position and swing them outward. TO GO FORWARD • From neutral position, gently push control levers forward. • To increase speed, move levers further forward. TO GO BACKWARDS • From neutral position, gently pull control lever...

CONTROLS CAUTION The Dixon ZEETER HL has a hydrostatic drive that requires only twodrive levers to control braking, turning, speed and direction. On initial operation, set throttle speed on slow. Operate withmower blade in “OFF” position. To avoid “over-controlling” the mower, use a light touch on t...

CONTROLS TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM Allows the mower to turn on its own axis “ZERO TURNING RADIUS”. Each lever controls one side of the mower. NOTE: The pressure required to operate the mower is very light. BLADE DRIVE (30”): • Located to left of the operator. • To engage the mower blade, turn lever ...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the ZEETER HLMower will depend upon the operator having the correctknowledge of all controls used on the mower and makinggood judgements about the terrain to be mowed. NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower withoutcomplete knowledge of all...

BEFORE OPERATING MOWER: 1. Read and observe all safety instructions on yourmower and in the manual. 2. Read engine manufacturer’s operating andmaintenance instructions. 3. Check engine oil. 4. Check fuel cap to be sure it is in place. 5. Be sure parking brake is on. 6. Mower blade drive is off. 7. K...

TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE (Unlock Transmission): Always turn off engine before engaging or disengaging thehydro release (free wheel) lever. Never attempt to movethe lever with the engine running. Pull the hydro release levers toward the rear of themachine and down until they are held in place in thekeyh...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Parking brake must be on, control levers in the OUT position and blade drive disengaged. 2. Move throttle control to “choke” position if engine is cold, full throttle if warm. 3. Insert ignition key and turn to “start” position. When engine starts, re...

PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST: a) Swing control levers outb) Disengage blade drivec) Put parking brake in OFF positiond) Turn ignition switch to START Engine should not turn over or attempt to start. CONTROL LEVER SWITCH TEST: a) Disengage blade driveb) Put parking brake in ON positionc) Swing control l...

BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST: a) Put parking brake in ON position.b) Swing control levers OUT.c) Engage blade drive.d) Turn ignition switch to START. Engine should not turn over or attempt to start. SEAT SWITCH TEST: a) In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders, start the engine. b) Leave levers swung OUT and ...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS: In order to achieve optimum performance when sidedischarging the grass clippings, please read and followthe tips listed below. Additional information can be found in theTroubleshooting guide. CAUTION Be sure that the deflector is properlyinstal...

GRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONS: Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet. If the grass is tall, place the mower deck cut heightlever in the top or second notch. “Initially” overlapcutting swaths instead of a full swath with each pass.Some applications may require a second cutting. Keep the u...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT: Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires atotally different mowing approach than would be normalwhen side discharging or bagging the grass. There maybe instances or conditions where it is not possible tohide all of the recycled or m...

MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT ( continued): 6. Keep the Underside Of The Mower Deck Clean. Remove all grass and dirt build-up from the underside of the pan, the baffles and deflectors after each use. 7. Alternate mower direction. This will evenly disperse the mulched grass clippings over the law...

M O W I N G W I T H A G R A S S C A T C H E R A T T A C H M E N T : In order to achieve optimum performance whenmowing with a grass catching attachment, pleaseread and follow the tips listed below. 1. Set engine speed control to the wide open or full setting. 2 . Do Not Attempt To Cut Grass When It ...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine, allow to cool & remove key. Use extreme care when working on machinery. Do not wear watch or jewelry. Do not wear loose fitting clothes, and observe all common safety practices with tools. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE • C h...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE: For complete maintenance and operating informationof the engine, please refer to the maintenance instruc-tions furnished by the engine manufacturer and in-cluded in your Zero Turn Radius mower informationpacket. BATTERY: • This is a maintenance-free battery and the fluid...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE: CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key forsafety. Wear heavy, thick gloves whenholding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharpedge of the blade. Blades should be discarded when worn excessively. Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10hours of ope...

BELTS: Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be in poor condition. BELT TENSION Transmission Drive Belt (Zeeter HL 30”) - P/N 16198 Transmission Drive Belt (Zeeter HL 36” & 42”) - P/N 16197 No adjustment required. Zeeter HL 30” Engine to Mower Deck Belt - P/N 7725 No adjustment ...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE Deck Removal - Zeeter HL 30” 1. Place cut height lever in lowest cut position. 2. Loosen belt keepers. 3. Remove deck drive belt from engine pulley. 4. Using a slight upward twisting motion, remove link from engagement handle. 5. Turn handle fully to the left until handle clears...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE Deck Removal - Zeeter HL 36” 1. Place cut height lever in lowest cut position. 2. Loosen nut on belt idler shock mount until belt can be removed from electric clutch pulley on thebottom of the engine. Refer to illustration. 3. Remove hair pin cotter and washer from one end of de...

Deck Removal - Zeeter HL 42” CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Place cut height lever in lowest cut position. 2. Pull belt idler back to allow belt to be removed from idler pulley and electric clutch pulley. 3. Remove hair pin cotter and washer from one end of deck support cross shaft. Note location ofremaini...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION: CHASSIS: (5) for 30”(6) for 36”(7) for 42” LOCATIONS: (1) each front wheel caster & front wheel hub (1) each mower deck hub SERVICE INTERVALS: Every 50 hours of operation RECOMMENDED GREASE: Name brand wheel bearing ormulti-purpose grease.Once perseason or 50 ho...

CAUTION Hex Head Valve Stem CARE AND MAINTENANCE HOT oil may cause burns. Allow engine to cool before draining oil. CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL: 1.The “Dapco” oil drain valve is located on the left side of the engine crankcase. 2. Place a suitable container under the drain valve hose. 3. To drain, turn ...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OIL FILL: 1. Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis. 2. Make sure that hex stem on drain valve has been tightened. 3. Refill engine with type, and quantity of oil recommended by the engine manufacturer in engineliterature. PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION ...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT DRIVE MACHINE UNTIL HYDROSTATS HAVE WARMED UP. WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING BRAKE OFF, SWING OUT THE CONTROL LEVERS. IF MACHINE STARTS TO CREEP, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. 1. Stop the engine, engage parking brake and raise rear of frame with jack or...

STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST ZEETER HL MODEL Blades 30” Standard - P/N 2483 (Lo-lift) 30” Hi-Lift - P/N 2484 36” Standard - P/N 1324 (Lo-lift) 36” Hi Lift - P/N 1351 (R) 36” Hi Lift - P/N 1352 (L) 42” Standard - P/N 8688 (Hi-lift) 42” Lo-Lift - P/N 6236 Belts Engine to Transmission - P/N 16198 (30”) ...

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OWNER INFORMATION Date Purchased _____________________________ Mower Model Number________________________ Mower Serial Number ________________________ Purchased From ____________________________ Name ______________________________ Address____________________________ DATE OIL CHANGED: DATE ENGINE TUN...

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