Page 2 - IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY
2 IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY The Dixon® ZTR® mower is both easy andfun to operate. However, any power mowermust be operated properly to be safe. It isnot a toy or a recreational vehicle. Beforeyou start to use the mower, read thisOperator’s Manual carefully. It containsvaluable information that is n...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Page
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY & WARNING....................................4-15 WARRANTY.........................................................16 SPECIFICATIONS..............................................17 CONTROLS..................................................18-20 OPERATION INSTRUCTI...
Page 4 - SAFETY; Blade Contact; RIDING LAWN MOWERS,
SAFETY 4 Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Over RIDING LAWN MOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Pictured below are the most common causes of injury tothe operator or bystander. Please read and understandthis manual to prevent injuries.
Page 5 - Safety Alert Symbol; When you see this symbol, BE ALERT; DANGER
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. ...
Page 6 - WARNING; Failure to observe the following safety instructions
WARNING 6 Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION: Read, understand, and follow all instructions in thismanual and on the mower before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with theinstructions, to operate th...
Page 7 - Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
WARNING 7 GENERAL OPERATION (continued): Never leave a running mower unattended. Always turn offblades, set parking brake, stop engine and remove keybefore dismounting. Turn off blades when not mowing. Injury could occur fromcontact with moving parts. Under no circumstances should you place hands or...
Page 8 - Never; dismount mower without applying parking brake
WARNING 8 Never dismount mower without applying parking brake or stopping engine. Protect your eyes. Always wear safety goggles or safetyglasses with side shields when operating mower. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related in...
Page 11 - DO NOT
WARNING 11 SLOPE OPERATION (continued): DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then,turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Rapiduphill turns may cause tip-over. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embank-ments. The mower could suddenly turn over if awheel is over the edge of...
Page 12 - Do not smoke while refueling or operating the mower.
WARNING 12 FIRE HAZARDS: Use extra care when handling gasoline and otherfuels. 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...
Page 14 - Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
WARNING 14 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 un...
Page 17 - SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS 17 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Additional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual. SpeedZTR™ 30 Chassis: 11 gauge welded channel frame Body: Body parts are made of rotational molded polyethylene. Mower Deck: 11 gauge stamped steel construction. Single ...
Page 18 - CONTROLS; CONTROL LEVERS; Note: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutral
CONTROLS 18 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 for- ward. •To increase speed, move levers further forward. TO GO BACKWARDS•From neutral position, gently pull cont...
Page 19 - TO SET PARKING BRAKE:; TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM; CAUTION
CONTROLS 19 PARKING BRAKE: The parking brake is designed to holdthe mower from moving and is notintended for use in stopping themower while it is in motion. Theengine will stop if the parking brake isengaged while the control levers are inthe drive position. Engage parking brakebefore starting engin...
Page 20 - •To disengage mower blade, turn the; THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:; •Located on control panel to
CONTROLS 20 BLADE DRIVE: •Located on the operator’s left.•To engage the mower blade, turn lever on floor slowly to the ONposition. •To disengage mower blade, turn the lever to the OFF position. THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER: •Located on control panel to operator’s right. •Throttle control for engine speed....
Page 21 - OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; NEVER; BEFORE OPERATING MOWER:
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 The safe and successful operation of theSpeedZTR™ will depend upon the operator havingthe correct knowledge of all controls used on themower and making good judgements about theterrain to be mowed. NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without complete knowledge of all co...
Page 22 - STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 22 CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions mayresult in personal injury. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Parking 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. ...
Page 23 - TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 23 TOWING TRAILERS AND 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 or less with thismower. TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE (Unlock Transmission): Always turn off engine be...
Page 24 - PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST:; TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 24 PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST: a) Swing control levers to outward position.b) Disengage blade drive.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.b) Put...
Page 25 - BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST:
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 25 TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST: a) Put parking brake in ON position.b) Swing control levers to outward position.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 S...
Page 26 - MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT:; Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet.
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. Theremay be instances or conditions where it is not possibleto hide all the recycled or m...
Page 27 - MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT; Keep the underside of the mower deck clean.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 27 MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT (continued): 7. Keep the underside of the mower deck clean. Remove all grass and dirt build-up from theunderside of the pan, the baffles and deflectorsafter each use. Never, under any circumstances, should you place hands or feet under them...
Page 28 - MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT:
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 28 MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT: In order to achieve optimum performance when mowingwith a grass catching attachment, please read andfollow the tips listed below. 1. Read and follow the installation instructions that are included with your grass catcher. 2. Set engin...
Page 29 - MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT; Some grass catching attachments require a
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 29 MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT (continued): 7. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cuttingseason. 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 o...
Page 30 - SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS:; Set engine speed control to the wide open or full
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. CAUTION To avoid personal injury, be sure that th...
Page 32 - Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine,; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 32 WARNING Failure to observe the following instructions may result in personal injury. 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...
Page 33 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:; CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key; Hold or block blade from
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 33 CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE: CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Wear heavy, thick gloveswhen holding onto cutter blade, avoidthe sharp edge of the blade. Blades should be discarded when worn excessively. DANGEROUS! DO NOT USEBLADE IN THISCONDITION! W h e n n...
Page 34 - •Charge battery if required.
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...
Page 35 - Front tires; RECOMMENDED
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 lbs. Rear tires 42” 18 x 6.50 - 8 8-14 lbs. Lug nuts or lug bolts should be checked regu...
Page 36 - The “Dapco” oil drain valve is located on the left side
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 36 CAUTION HOT oil may cause burns. Allowengine 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 hex head valve st...
Page 37 - Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis.
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 inengine literature. NOTE: Engine oil changes on the SpeedZTR™ will ...
Page 38 - No adjustment necessary.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 38 BELTS: Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found tobe in poor condition. BELT TENSION: Transmission Drive Belt - P/N 16198 No adjustment necessary. Engine to Mower Deck Belt-P/N 16328 No adjustment required. Note: Engagement of the blade clutch may produce a sharp h...
Page 39 - NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 39 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT DRIVE MACHINE UNTIL HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS HAVEWARMED UP. WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKINGBRAKE OFF, SWING THE CONTROL LEVERS OUTWARD. IFMACHINE STARTS TO CREEP, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONSBELOW. 1. Stop the engine, engage parking brake and raise rear of ...
Page 40 - Illustration A
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 40 Illustration A Illustration B
Page 41 - MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE:; Place mower on a smooth, level surface and check
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 41 MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE: 1. Place mower on a smooth, level surface and check tire pressures to insure correct stance. Tires shouldbe inflated as follows. Front: 16 - 21 lbsRear: 8 - 14 lbs 2. Turn blade so tips align with the deck in a side to side manner. 3. Measure fr...
Page 43 - Keep all connections clean and tight.
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...
Page 44 - TROUBLESHOOTING
44 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER Mower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - disengage bladesParking brake not on- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - engage parking brakeDead battery- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - charge or replaceSolenoid- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...
Page 45 - MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS
45 TROUBLESHOOTING 6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD Drive belt broken or slipping- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - replace drive beltTransmission oil low- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - add oilDamaged transmission- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult deal...
Page 46 - BLADES; STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST; BELTS
46 BLADES *Hi-Lift (standard) - P/N 13928 Standard Lift - P/N 13927 Gator - P/N 13929 *Factory installed STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST BELTS Engine to Mower Deck - P/N 16328 Engine to Transmission - P/N 16198 ENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERS Refer to Engine Operator’s Manual for correctservice intervals for...
Page 47 - OWNER’S INFORMATION; Date of Purchase
OWNER’S INFORMATION Date of Purchase Mower Model Number Mower Serial Number Purchased From Name Address DATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNED Dixon Industries, Inc.~P.O. Box 1569~Coffeyville, Ks~620-251-2000~Fax 620-251-4117
Page 48 - Dixon® and ZTR® are registered trademarks of
Dixon® and ZTR® are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc. DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.P.O. Box 1569Coffeyville, Ks 67337-0945620-251-2000 SpeedZTR 30 Part No. 16463-1005 The engine exhaust from this product containschemicals known to the State of California to causecancer, birth defects or other...
