Dixon RAM XS7227 / 968999724 - Manual

English - 7 SYMBOLS AND DECALS These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator’s manual. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury or death , particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instruct...

English - 9 SAFETY Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. General Oper...

English - 11 SAFETY WARNING! When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment (shown in illustrations) shall be used. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your retailer for help in choo...

English - 12 SAFETY 8011-509 Be extra cautious when driving on slopes 8011-517 Never allow children to operate the machine 8011-518 Keep children away from work area Do not use on steep slopes. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting • your foot on the ground. Do not mow near drop-offs, dit...

English - 13 SAFETY Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and the vapors are explosive. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and • other sources of ignition. Use only approved gasoline conta...

English - 14 SAFETY 8011-515 Never drive the machine in an enclosed space WARNING! The battery contains lead and lead compounds, chemicals that are considered to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive system damage. Wash your hands after handling the battery. Use protective glasses for ...

English - 16 SAFETY WARNING! Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can have suffi cient force to penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. If injured by escaping fl uid, see a doctor at once. Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately. IMP...

CONTROLS English - 18 This operator’s manual describes the Dixon Zero Turn Rider. The rider is fi tted with a Kohler four-stroke overhead valve engine developing 25-27 horse power*. TH RO TT LE CH OK E ON OF F BL AD ES Control Locations Motion control levers 1. Parking brake 2. Throttle control 3. B...

CONTROLS English - 19 8011-789 Steering controls WARNING! The machine can turn very rapidly if one steering control is moved much further forward than the other. 1. Steering Control Levers The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. The steering contr...

CONTROLS English - 21 5. Ignition Switch The ignition key is placed on the control panel and is used to start and stop the engine. 7. Fuses Fuses are located on the left hand side of the machine. They are accessed by tilting the seat forward. They are fl at pin fuses of the same type used in automob...

CONTROLS English - 22 8. Fuel Tank Read the safety instructions before refueling. The machine has one fuel tank, just behind the seat. The tank capacity is 5.7 gallons (22 liters). Make sure the fuel cap is properly tightened and the cap gasket is not damaged. The engine will run on a minimum of 85-...

CONTROLS English - 23 9. Fuel Shut Off Valve The fuel shut off valve is located at the left rear of the seat. The valve is off when the handle tab is turned perpendicular to the fuel line. 8011-419 Fuel shut off valve in the CLOSED position 10. Cutting Height Adjuster The deck cutting height is obta...

CONTROLS English - 24 11. Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted lengthways. When making adjustments, the lever under the front edge of the seat is moved to the left (as seen by the driver in the seat), after which the seat can be moved backward or forward. 8011-441 Lengthways adjustment 12....

English - 25 OPERATION Read “Safety Instructions” section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine. Training Zero turn mowers are far more maneuverable than typical riding mowers due to their unique steering capabilities. We suggest that this section be reviewed in its entirety pr...

English - 26 OPERATION 8061-019 Parking brake not activated Before Starting Read the sections Safety Instructions and • Controls before starting the machine. Perform the daily maintenance before • starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section). Check that there is suffi cient fuel in...

English - 27 OPERATION Move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer) neutral position. Move the throttle to the middle position. 8061-001 Set the throttle 8061-012 Place controls in neutral position If the engine is cold, the choke lever should be pushed to the ON position. 8061-004 Set t...

English - 28 OPERATION 8011-642 Jumper cable connection WARNING! Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your mower is equipped with a 12-volt negative grounde...

English - 29 OPERATION THROTTLE CHOKE ON OFF BLADES Running Release the parking brake by moving the 1. lever downward. NOTE: The mower is equipped with an operator presence system. When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without fi rst setting the parking brake will...

English - 30 OPERATION Operating on hills Read the Safety Instructions “Driving on Slopes” in the “Safety Instructions”. The slowest speed possible should be used • before starting up or down hills. Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive • levers...

English - 31 OPERATION WARNING! Clear the lawn of stones and other objects that can be thrown out by the blades. WARNING! Never drive the rider on terrain that slopes more than 10 degrees. Mow slopes up and down, never side to side. Avoid sudden directional changes. Mowing pattern 8011-603 Mowing Ti...

English - 32 OPERATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Leaving the ignition switch in any other position than “OFF” will cause the battery to be discharged and the hour meter to accumulate hours. Stopping the Engine Allow the engine to idle a minute in order to attain normal operating temperature before stopp...

English - 33 OPERATION English - 33 Moving by Hand IMPORTANT INFORMATION Tighten the valve moderately. Do not overtighten the valve when closing. That can damage the valve seat. 8011-507 Pump release valve Pump release valves Pump release valves are located at the front and rear of the pump. They ar...

English - 34 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorized service workshop. An annual service carried out by an authorized service workshop is recommended t...

English - 35 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Before After Daily Weekly At least once each year Maintenance interval in hours 25 50 100 300 Check/adjust throttle and choke cables Check the condition of belts, belt pulleys Change the engine oil 1) Replace the engine oil fi lter Clean/replace the spark plugs R...

English - 36 MAINTENANCE Battery Your mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery and does not need servicing. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive type battery charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Recharge at 6...

English - 37 MAINTENANCE Ignition System The engine is equipped with an electronic ignition system. Only the spark plugs require maintenance. For recommended spark plugs, see Technical Data. 1. Remove the ignition cable boot and clean around the spark plug. 2. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug...

English - 38 MAINTENANCE Engine Cooling Air Intake Check that the engine’s cooling air intake is free from leaves, grass, and dirt. If the cooling air intake is clogged, engine cooling deteriorates, which can lead to engine damage. The cooling air intakes rotates when the engine is running. Mind you...

English - 39 MAINTENANCE Replacing Air Filter The engine is equipped with a replaceable, high density paper air cleaner element and an oiled, foam precleaner which surrounds the paper element. Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine. Check for a buildup of dirt and debris around th...

English - 40 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the line-mounted fuel fi lter every 100 hours (once per season) or more regularly if it is clogged. Replace the fi lter as follows: 1. Move the hose clamps away from the fi lter. Use fl at-nosed pliers. 2. Pull the fi lter loose from the hos...

English - 41 MAINTENANCE Parking Brake Visually check that no damage is found on the lever, cables, or switch belonging to the parking brake. Perform a standstill test and check that there is suffi cient braking action. To adjust the parking brake, contact the Dixon service workshop. WARNING! Faulty...

English - 42 MAINTENANCE Deck belt removal Park on a level surface. Apply parking brake. 1. Lower the deck into the lowest cutting 2. position. Remove bolts from belt shields and remove 3. shields. Remove any dirt or grass that may have 4. accumulated around the cutter housings and entire deck surfa...

English - 43 MAINTENANCE Cutting Blades In order to attain the best mowing effect, it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged. WARNING! Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling. Bent or cracked blades or blades with ...

English - 44 MAINTENANCE Blade replacement WARNING! Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling. • Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise. IMPORTANT INFORMATION To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on cut...

English - 45 MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Mower Deck WARNING! Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling. WARNING! Before performing any service or adjustment checklist: 1. Engage the parking brake. 2. Place the Blade switch in the disengaged po...

English - 46 MAINTENANCE Anti-scalp rollers Anti-scalp rollers are properly adjusted when they are just slightly off of the ground when the deck is at the desired cutting height in the operating position. Anti-scalp rollers then keep the deck in the proper position to help prevent scalping in most t...

English - 47 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Washing Regular cleaning and washing, especially under the mower deck, will increase the machine’s life-span. Make it a habit to clean the machine directly after use (after it is cooled), before the dirt sticks. Do not spray water on the top of the mower deck. U...

LUBRICATION English - 48 General Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication. When lubricating with an oil can, it must be fi lled with engine oil. When lubricating with grease, unless otherwise stated, use a high grade molybdenum disulphide grease. For daily use, t...

LUBRICATION English - 49 Lubricating the Cables If possible, grease both ends of the cables and move the controls to end stop positions when lubricating. Refi t the rubber covers on the cables after lubrication. Cables with sheaths will bind if they are not lubricated regularly. If a cable binds, it...

LUBRICATION English - 50 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Used engine oil is a health hazard and must not be disposed of on the ground or in nature; it should always be disposed of at a workshop or appropriate disposal location. Avoid skin contact; wash with soap and water in case of spills. WARNING! Engine oi...

LUBRICATION English - 51 6. Engine Oil Levels Check the oil level in the engine when the machine is standing level and the engine is stopped. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and then replace it. The dipstick should be screwed into place. Take the dipstick out again and read the oil level. The oi...

LUBRICATION English - 52 Purging Procedures Due to the effects air has on effi ciency in hydrostatic drive applications, it is critical that it is purged from the system. These purge procedures should be implemented any time a hydrostatic system has been opened to facilitate maintenance or any addit...

TROUBLESHOOTING English - 53 Problem Cause The engine will not start. • The blade switch is engaged. • The steering controls are not locked in the neutral position. • The driver is not sitting in the driver’s seat. • The parking brake is not activated. • The battery is dead. • Contamination in the c...

English - 55 STORAGE Storage Winter Storage At the end of the mowing season, the machine should be readied for storage (or if it will not be in use for longer than 30 days). Fuel allowed to stand for long periods of time (30 days or more) can leave sticky residues that can plug the carburetor and di...

English - 56 SCHEMATICS 20 AMP ELECTRIC CLUTCH ACCESSORY OUTLET ENGINE GROUND WHT GRN WHT BLK RED/BLK RED/BLK YEL YEL BRN GRY BRN GRN GRN BRN YEL/RED BRN RIGHT MOTION CONTROL LEVER LEFT MOTION CONTROL LEVER BRAKE SWITCH SEAT SW. 1. SEAT UNOCCUPIED2. BRAKE SWITCH IN OFF POSITION3. MOTION CONTROL LEVE...

English - 57 TECHNICAL DATA Engine Manufacturer Type Power Lubrication Oil capacity excluding fi lter Oil capacity including fi lter Engine oil (See viscosity diagram) Fuel Fuel tank capacity Spark plugs / gap Cooling Air fi lter Alternator Starter Transmission Transmission Speed and direction contr...

English - 58 TECHNICAL DATA Cutting Width Cutting Height Uncut Circle Number of Blades Blade Length Nose Rollers Sprung Seat Hinged Arm Rests Hour Meter Blade Engagement Deck Construction Productivity Productivity Overall Dimensions Weight Base Machine Length Base Machine Height Overall Width, Chute...

English - 61 TECHNICAL DATA Accessories Collection system Torque Specifi cations Engine crankshaft bolt 50 ft/lb (67 Nm) • Deck pulley bolts 45 ft/lb (61 Nm) • Lug nuts 75 ft/lb (100 Nm) • Blade bolt 45-55 ft/lb (60-75 Nm) • Standard ¼" fasteners 9 ft/lb (12 Nm) • Standard • 5 / 16 " fastene...

English - 62 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES Conformity Certifi cates USA requirements Labels are placed on the engine and/or in the engine compartment stating that the machine will fulfi ll the requirements. This is also applicable to special requirements for any of the states, (California emission rules e...

English - 63 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Delivery Service 1. Charge the battery. 2. Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 15 PSI (1 bar). 3. Mount the steering controls in the normal position. 4. Connect the contact box to the cable for the seat’s safety switch. 5. Chec...

English - 64 SERVICE JOURNAL After the First 5-8 Hours 1. Change engine oil. Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign

English - 65 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 25-Hour Service 1. Check the engine air fi lter. 2. Sharpen/Replace mower blades if required. 3. Check the tire pressures. 4. Check battery with cables. 5. Lubricate according to lubrication chart. 6. Check/clean the engine’s cooling...

English - 66 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 50-Hour Service 1. Perform the 25-hour service. 2. Clean/replace the air cleaner’s fi lter cartridge (paper fi lter) (shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions). 3. Change engine oil. 4. Lubricate according to lubrication char...

English - 67 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 100-Hour Service 1. Perform the 25-hour service. 2. Perform the 50-hour service. 3. Change the engine oil fi lter. 4. Clean/replace the spark plugs. 5. Replace the fuel fi lter. 6. Check V-belts. 7. Check tighten caster wheel axle bo...

English - 68 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 300-Hour Service 1. Perform the 25-hour service. 2. Perform the 50-hour service. 3. Perform the 100-hour service. 4. Check/adjust the mower deck. 5. Clean the combustion chamber and grind the valve seats. 6. Check the engine valve cl...

English - 69 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign At Least Once Each Year 1. Clean the engine’s cooling air intake (25 hours). 2. Replace the air cleaner’s pre-fi lter (foam) (300 hours). 3. Replace the air fi lter’s paper cartridge. 4. Change the engine oil (50 hours). 5. Replace t...