Dixon 17411-1103 - Manuals

5 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 (hi...

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

8 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 - nev...

9 SLOPE OPERATION (continued): DO (continued): Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly down the slope. If front wheels lift off the ground, pull the levers back to stabilize the mower. DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and t...

13 DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY ZEETER HL ~ SPEEDZTR ~ 4500 ~ RAM DIXON ZTR MOWERS ARE WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP AND PROVIDES FOR REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF PARTS INCLUDING LABOR COSTS. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS. 1. Home Owner Ap...

14 Model ZTR RAM 44 ~ RAM 50 Chassis: 1-1/2 X 3 rectangle tube side frame Mower Deck: 44” Deck: 11 GA fabricated construction/reinforced ribs 50” Deck: 11 GA fabricated construction/reinforced ribs Blade Drive: Electric clutch. Transmission: Each rear wheel is independently driven by a Hydro Gear IZ...

15 SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS Models ZTR RAM 44 and RAM 50 1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position. 2. Slide seat forward or backward. 3. Release seat slide adjuster.

16 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 le...

18 BLADE DRIVE: •Located on the control panel, on operator’s right. •To engage the mower blade, pull up on the switch. •To disengage mower blade, push down. CIRCUIT BREAKER: •Protection of the electrical system is by (1) 15 amp circuit breaker. •If circuit breaker trips, push button to reset. •If th...

19 MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER: •Use right foot to operate deck foot pedal at right front foot area. •To raise mower deck, push forward with right foot on top portion of foot pedal. When desired deck height is reached, push with right foot on lower portion of foot pedal until the bottom of the ...

20 The safe and successful operation of the RAM Series 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 f...

21 TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS: Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavy could damage the drive or cause the mower to become unstable. Limit loads to 250 pounds or less with this mower. TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE (Unlock Transmission): Always turn off engine before engaging or dis...

22 PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST: a) Swing out control levers b) Disengage blade drive switch c) Put parking brake in OFF position d) Turn ignition switch to START Engine should not turn over or attempt to start. CONTROL LEVER SWITCH TEST: a) Disengage blade drive switch b) Put parking brake in ON posit...

23 BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST: a) Put parking brake in ON position. b) Swing out control levers. c) Engage blade drive switch. 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 s...

24 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Parking brake must be on, control levers swung out, 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, release ignition key. Key will ...

25 SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS: In order to achieve optimum performance when Side discharging the grass clippings, please read and follow the tips listed below. Additional information can be found in the troubleshooting guide. CAUTION Be sure that the deflector is properly installed on the disch...

26 MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT: Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires a totally different mowing approach than would be normal when side discharging or bagging the grass. There may be instances or conditions where it is not possible to hide all the recycled or mulched clippings. I...

27 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 ...

28 MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT: In order to achieve optimum performance when mowing with a grass catching attachment, please read 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 Is Wet. Wet grass will c...

31 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION 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 ...

32 ENGINE: For complete maintenance and operating information of the engine, please refer to the maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and included in your Zero Turn Radius mowerinformation packet. BATTERY: •This is a maintenance-free battery and the fluid level cannot be che...

33 CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE: CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharp edge of the blade. Blades should be discarded when worn excessively. DANGEROUS!DO NOT USEBLADE IN THISCONDITION! W h e n n o t c h s t a r t s...

34 BELTS: Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be in poor condition. BELT TENSION: 44” Deck Mower Deck Serpentine Belt-P/N 9236 Manual adjustment. Refer to illustration below. Engine to Mower Deck Belt-P/N 5861 Auto tensioner with spring loaded idler. No adjustment required. 50” De...

35 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 blocks so that re...

37 CARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE: 1. Place mower on a smooth, level surface and check tire pressures to insure correct stance. Tires should be inflated as follows. Front: 16 - 21 lbs Rear: 8 - 14 lbs 2. Turn each outer blade tip to align with the deck in a side to side manner. 3...

40 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 hex head valve stem counter- clockwise with a 10mm wrench or socket. Open to full open (approximately 7 turns). ...

43 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST 44” Deck ~Blades~ Hi-Lift - P/N 17279(Standard) Lo-Lift - P/N 17280 ~Belts~ Engine to Mower Deck - P/N 5861 Serpentine - P/N 9236 Engine to Transmission - P/N 16108 50” Deck ~Blades~ Hi-Lift - P/N 9444 (Standard) Lo-Lift - P/N 9443 ~Belts~ Engine to Mower Deck - P/N 17...

44 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTERS Refer to Briggs & Stratton Engine Operator’s Manual for correct service intervals for engine oil changes and air filter maintenance. Protect your engine investment, use only original equipment filters. Refer to the Briggs &...

45 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER Mower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - disengage blades Parking brake not on- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - engage parking brake Circuit breaker trips- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -reset breaker Dead battery- - - - - - - - - - - -...

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