Dixon 968999545 - Manuals

SAFETY 5 Safety Alert Symbol When you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury. Follow the 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 6 GENERAL OPERATION: Read, understand, and follow all instructions in thismanual and on the mower before starting. In this operator’s manual, left and right, backward andforward are used in relation to the machine’s normaldriving direction. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar wit...

WARNING 7 GENERAL OPERATION (continued): Never leave a running mower unattended. Always turnoff blades, set Park Brake, stop engine and remove keybefore dismounting. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or underthe machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at alltimes. Disengage blade(s) ...

WARNING 8 GENERAL OPERATION (continued): 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 evaluate theirability to operate the riding mower safely enoug...

WARNING 12 FIRE HAZARDS: Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels.They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Store all fuel in approved containers specificallydesigned for that purpose. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Never removefuel cap or add fuel with engine running. Do not...

WARNING 13 FIRE HAZARDS (continued): To prevent fire or explosion, keep sparks and openflames away from battery. Keep electrical connections clean and tight. Inspectthem often. Loose connections and corrosion increasefire risk. Before disconnecting the negative ground cable, makesure all switches ar...

WARNING 14 CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND PETS: Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alertto the presence of children, bystanders and pets. Children are attracted to lawn mowersand the mowing activity. NEVER assume children, bystanders and petswill stay where they were last seen. Be alert to ...

SPECIFICATIONS 17 11 gauge welded steel tubular frame Body parts are made of steel 11 gauge stamped steel construction. Single 30"(76 cm) cut blade. Cut height approximately 1½ " (38mm)- 4 " (102 mm) via seven position foot pedal. Mechanical; hand lever engagement. Each rear wheel is ind...

CONTROLS 18 CONTROL LEVERS For access to the seat, move control levers to neutralposition 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...

CONTROLS 19 — Fig. 2 — PARK BRAKE: The park brake is designed to hold themower from moving and is not intended foruse in stopping the mower while it is inmotion. The engine will stop if the park brakeis engaged while the control levers are in thedrive position. TO SET PARK BRAKE: The hand operated p...

CONTROLS 20 BLADE DRIVE: • Located on the operator’s left. • To engage the mower blade, turn lever onfloor slowly to the ON position. • To disengage mower blade, turn lever toOFF position. THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER: • Located on control panel to operator’sright. • Throttle control for engine speed. • C...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 The safe and successful operation of the SpeedZTRwill depend upon the operator having the correctknowledge of all controls used on the mower andmaking good judgements about the terrain to bemowed. NEVER allow anyone who does not have completeknowledge of all controls and th...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 22 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Park brake must be on, control levers in outward position and blade drive disengaged. 2. Position throttle to choke position if engine is cold. Full throttle if warm. 3. Insert ignition key and turn to START position. When engine starts, release ig...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 23 TOWING TRAILERS & OTHER ATTACHMENTS: Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavycould damage the drive or cause the mower to becomeunstable. Limit loads to 150 pounds (68 kg) or less withthis mower. To Free Wheel Machine (Unlock Transmission): Always turn off...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 24 TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: The following tests should be performed at the start ofeach mowing day. PARK BRAKE SWITCH TEST: 1. Swing control levers to outward position. 2. Disengage blade drive. 3. Put park brake in OFF position. 4. Turn ignition switch to START. E...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 25 TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: The following tests should be performed at the start ofeach mowing day. BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST: 1. Put park brake in ON position. 2. Swing control levers to outward position. 3. Engage blade drive. 4. Turn ignition switch to START. Engi...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 26 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 the recycled or m...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 27 MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT(continued): 7. Keep the underside of the mower deck clean. Remove all grass and dirt buildup from theunderside of the pan, the baffles and deflectorsafter each use. Never, under any circumstances,should you place hands or feet under the mow...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 29 MOWING WITH AGRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT (continued): 7. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season. Some grass catching attachments require a“high-lift” blade. See your dealer for advice on thetype of blade(s) needed for your mower. 8. Some mowing applications/use of...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 30 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 befound in the Troubleshooting guide on Page 44-45. 1. Set engine speed control to the ...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 31 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 ...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 32 Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine, allow to cool and 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 • Check deck...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 33 CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE: Check sharpness of mowerblades after every 10 hours ofoperation. Observe proper bladeposition prior to removal. 1. Safely raise front of mower. 2. Hold or block blade from turning. 3. Loosen blade bolt and remove blade. 4. When replacing blade, tight...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 34 ENGINE: For complete maintenance and operating information ofthe engine, please refer to the maintenance instructionsfurnished by the engine manufacturer included in yourZero Turn Radius mower information packet. BATTERY: This is a maintenance-free battery and the fluid level...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 35 TIRES Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operationof the mower. Check tire pressure periodically. Inflatetires to the pressure listed below. Front tires 11 x 4.00 - 5 16-21 PSI (110-145 kPa) Rear tires 18 x 6.50 - 8 8-14 PSI (55-97 kPa) Lug nuts or lug bolts sho...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 36 Hex Head Valve Stem — Fig. 9 — 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...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 37 OIL FILL 1. Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis. 2. Make sure the hex stem on drain valve has been tightened. 3. Refill engine with type and quantity of oil recommended by the engine manufacturer in engineliterature. NOTE: Engine oil changes on the SpeedZTR™ will re...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 38 BELTS Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts showingsigns of wear or cracking. BELT TENSION Transmission Drive Belt - P/N 120806 No adjustment necessary. Engine to Mower Deck Belt-P/N 120185 No adjustment required. NOTE: Engaging the blade clutch may produce a sharp, h...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 39 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT Drive machine until Hydrostatic Transmissions havewarmed up. With engine running and the park brake off,swing the control levers outward. If machine starts tocreep, follow the instructions below. 1. Stop the engine, engage park brake and raise rear of frame...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 41 MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE: 1. Place mower on a smooth, level surface and rotate casters in the direction of forward travel. Tiresshould be inflated as follows. Front: 16 - 21 PSI (110-145 kPa)Rear: 8 - 14 PSI (55-97 kPa) (See Fig. 11, page 40) 2. Turn blade so tips each p...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 43 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Keep all connections clean and tight. CLEANING THE MOWER: Wash mower periodically. Clean above and belowdeck. High pressure washing and alkaline based soaps cancause damage to bearings and other parts of themower. After washing your mower, start the engine...

44 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVERMower blades engaged - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - disengage bladesPark brake not on - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - engage park brakeDead battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - charge or replaceSolenoid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

46 BLADES *Hi-Lift (factory installed) - P/N 119845 Standard Lift - P/N 119844 Gator - P/N 119846 *Factory installed BELTS Engine to Mower Deck - P/N 120185 Engine to Transmission - P/N 120806 ENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERS Refer to Engine Operator’s Manual for correct serviceintervals for engine oil ch...

OWNER’S INFORMATION Date of Purchase ________________________________ Mower Model Number _____________________________ Mower Serial Number _____________________________ Purchased From ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ DATE OIL CHANGED ...