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Operator Manual
Ultra 52 / 966690607
Please read the operator manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using the machine.
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for
use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10%
ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
Form Number 115 664027 Rev A
2013-11-15
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- Page 1 Operator Manual Ultra 52 / 966690607 Please read the operator manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
- Page 2 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES USA requirements Labels are placed on the engine and/or in the engine compartment stating that the machine will fulfill the requirements. This is also applicable to special requirements for any of the states, (California emission rules etc.). Do not remove any of these labels.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CoNTENTS INTRODUCTION ............... 4 Mowing Tips ............. 18 Driving and Transport on Public Roads ...... 4 Operating on Hills ............. 19 Towing ................. 4 Weak Battery ............19 Operating ..............4 Jumper Cable Use ..........19 Good Service .............. 5 Moving Machine By Hand ........ -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRoDUCTIoN Congratulations Operating Thank you for purchasing a Dixon ride-on mower. This machine This machine is constructed only for mowing grass on lawns is built for superior efficiency to rapidly mow primarily large and even ground without obstacles such as stones, tree areas. -
Page 5: Good Service
INTRoDUCTIoN Good Service Dixon's products are sold only in specialized retail stores with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service. Before the product is delivered, the machine has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by your retailer. -
Page 6: Symbols And Decals
SyMBolS AND DECAlS These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator manual. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. IMPoRTANT INFoRMATIoN Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx WARNING! xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. -
Page 7: Safety
SAFETy Safety Instructions • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. roadways. General Operation • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or WARNING! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABlE truck. -
Page 8: Slope Operation
SAFETy Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over WARNING! CHIlDREN CAN BE INJURED By accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operation THIS EQUIPMENT. The American Academy of Pediatrics on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the recommends that children be a minimum of 16 years of age slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. -
Page 9: General Maintenance
SAFETy • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers on the WARNING! The engine must not be started when ground away from the vehicle when filling. the driver’s floor plate or any protective plate for the mower •... -
Page 10: Transport
• Regularly clean deck and underside of deck, avoid A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your spraying engine and electrical components with water. authorized Dixon dealer. Transport WARNING! Use extreme caution when loading the WARNING! Engine exhaust and certain vehicle machine into a truck or trailer using ramps. -
Page 11: Controls
CoNTRolS This operator manual describes the Dixon Zero Turn Rider. The rider is fitted with a Kawasaki four-stroke overhead valve engine. Transmission from the engine is made via a belt-driven hydraulic pumps. Using the left and right steering controls, the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed. -
Page 12: Steering Control Levers
CoNTRolS Steering Control Levers WARNING! The machine can turn very rapidly if one steering control is moved much further forward than the other. Park Brake The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. The steering controls can be moved forward or backward about a neutral position. -
Page 13: Choke Control
CoNTRolS Choke Control Service Minder The choke control is used for cold starts to provide the engine The service minder displays the total number of hours the with a richer fuel mixture. engine has run and indicates when the engine and mower need servicing. -
Page 14: Fuses
CoNTRolS Fuses Fuel Shut Off Valve Fuses are located on the left hand side of the machine and are The fuel shut off valve is located in the fuel line under the accessed by tilting the seat forward. Fuses are flat pin fuses seat. -
Page 15: Hydro Release Levers
CoNTRolS Hydro Release Levers Fuel Tank Transaxle bypass linkages must be engaged when pushing or pulling the mower. The release levers are located on each side WARNING! Gasoline is highly flammable. of the rear of the unit below the rear engine plate. See Moving observe caution and fill the tank outdoors (see the safety Machine by Hand in the Operation section. -
Page 16: Operation
oPERATIoN Before Starting Read the Safety section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine. Read the sections on Safety and Controls before starting the machine. Training Perform the daily maintenance before starting (see Due to unique steering capabilities, zero turn mowers are far Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section). -
Page 17: Running
oPERATIoN Running Disengage the mower blades by pressing the blade switch downwards. Release the park brake by moving the lever downward. Move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer) neutral position. Move throttle control to the middle position. If the engine is cold, pull the choke control up. -
Page 18: Stopping The Engine
oPERATIoN Stopping the Engine Mowing Tips • Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects to avoid Move the throttle to the minimum position (tortoise collisions. symbol). • Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it until the Move the steering controls outward. desired mowing result is attained. -
Page 19: Operating On Hills
oPERATIoN Operating on Hills Weak Battery Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes in the Safety If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See Battery in the Maintenance section.) Instructions. Use the slowest speed possible before starting up or If jumper cables are used for emergency starting, follow this down hills. -
Page 20: Moving Machine By Hand
oPERATIoN Moving Machine By Hand When pushing or pulling the mower, engage the IZT WARNING! Bypass linkages are located close to (Integrated Zeroturn Transaxle) bypass linkages. The release the muffler. To prevent burns, the engine should be shut off levers are located on each side of the rear of the unit below the and allowed to cool before the bypass linkage levers are rear engine plate. -
Page 21: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be recommended to maintain your machine in the best possible performed on the machine. For those points not described in condition and to ensure safe operation. this manual, visit an authorized service workshop. An annual Read General Maintenance in the Safety section. - Page 22 MAINTENANCE At least Maintenance interval Daily once in hours each MAINTENANCE Before After year ■ Check/adjust throttle cable ● ● Check the condition of belts, belt pulleys ■ ■ Change the engine oil ■ ■ Replace the engine oil filter ■...
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Page 23: Battery
MAINTENANCE Battery STANDARD STATE APPRoXIMATE BATTERy CHARGING TIME* To FUll CHARGE AT 80 F / 27 Your mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery and BATTERy Maximum Rate at: does not need servicing. However, periodic charging of the CHARGE battery with an automotive type battery charger will extend its 50 Amps 30 Amps... -
Page 24: Safety System
The engine can only be started when: To adjust the park brake, contact the Dixon service workshop. • The mower deck is disengaged. • The steering controls are in the outer, locked neutral position. -
Page 25: Caster Wheels
MAINTENANCE Caster Wheels V-belts Check every 200 hours. Check that wheels rotate freely. If Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe wheels do not rotate freely take the unit to your dealer for cracking and large nicks. service. NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in normal Foam filled tires or solid tires will void the warranty. -
Page 26: Pump Belt
If the pump is not locked in the extended position, repeat treated. Steps 4 and 5 from the above instructions. Replace with a Dixon bolt if required. Slip the belt over the fans and route it between the idler pulleys. -
Page 27: Adjusting The Mower Deck
MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Mower Deck Check the tire pressure before adjustment of the mower deck. See Tire Pressures in Maintenance section. Faulty mower deck adjustments will cause an uneven mowing result. Leveling deck Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface. Make sure the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. -
Page 28: Lubrication
lUBRICATIoN Wheel and Deck Zerks Use only good quality bearing grease. Grease from well-known brand names (petrochemical companies, etc.) usually maintains a good quality. Front Wheel Mount Lubricate 3-4 strokes with a grease gun on each set of wheel bearings. Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate 3-4 strokes with a grease gun on each set of wheel bearings. -
Page 29: Engine Oil Change
lUBRICATIoN Engine oil change Transaxle (Transmission) Fluid Change This transaxle is designed with an external filter for ease NOTE: Change the engine oil when the engine is warm. of maintenance. To ensure constant fluid quality levels and Refer to the engine owner’s manual for the correct longer life, an oil filter change interval of every 200 hours is replacement oil and filter change recommendations. -
Page 30: Transmission Purging
lUBRICATIoN Transmission Purging Due to the effects air has on efficiency in hydrostatic drive applications, it is critical to purge the system. These purge procedures should be implemented any time a hydrostatic system has been opened for maintenance or if any additional oil has been added to the system. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
TRoUBlESHooTING Problem / Cause Engine will not start Engine overheats Blade switch is engaged Clogged air intake or cooling fins Steering controls are not locked in the neutral position Engine overloaded Park brake is not activated Poor ventilation around engine Battery is dead Defective engine speed regulator Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line... -
Page 32: Storage
Never use Always use genuine Dixon spare parts. gasoline for cleaning. Use a degreaser and warm water An annual check-up at an authorized service workshop is a instead. -
Page 33: Schematic
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Page 34: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Engine Frame Manufacturer Kawasaki Cutting Width 52" (133 cm) Type FR730V Cutting Height 1½"-4½" (3.8-11.4 cm) Power 24 hp Uncut Circle Lubrication Pressure with oil filter Number of Blades Fuel Min 87 octane unleaded (Max Blade Length 18" / 46 cm ethanol 10%, Max MTBE 15%) Fuel tank capacity 5 gallons (18.9 liters) -
Page 35: Torque Specifications
TECHNICAl DATA Torque Specifications Standard ¼" fasteners 9 ft/lb (12 Nm) Engine crankshaft bolt 50 ft/lb (67 Nm) Standard " fasteners 18 ft/lb (25 Nm) Deck pulley bolts 75 ft/lb (100 Nm) Standard " fasteners 33 ft/lb (44 Nm) Lug nuts 75 ft/lb (100 Nm) Standard "... -
Page 36: Service Journal
SERVICE JoURNAl Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Delivery Service Charge the battery Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 15 PSI (1 bar) Mount the steering controls in the normal position Connect the contact box to the cable for the seat’s safety switch Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine Adjust the position of the steering controls Fill with fuel and open the fuel shut off valve... - Page 37 SERVICE JoURNAl Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign After 10 hours Change the engine oil Check hydraulic oil level Inspect hydraulic hoses Inspect hydraulic belt Inspect hydraulic filter Check neutral position Check safety system Check seat belt Check fuel system for leaks Inspect safety guards and shields Check brake adjustment Action...
- Page 38 SERVICE JoURNAl Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 25-Hour Service Check the fuel pump’s air filter Sharpen/Replace mower blades if required Check the tire pressures Check battery with cables Lubricate according to lubrication chart Check/clean the engine’s cooling air intake Clean the air cleaner’s foam pre-filter...
- Page 39 SERVICE JoURNAl Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 100-Hour Service Grease fittings (caster pivots and caster wheels) Inspect dampeners Inspect frame Inspect throttle cable Inspect hardware Check the tire pressures Change the engine oil and filter Change air filter Inspect spark plug Inspect fuel filter Check engine RPM Clean underside of deck...
- Page 40 SERVICE JoURNAl Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 300-Hour Service Grease fittings (caster pivots and caster wheels) Inspect dampeners Inspect frame Inspect throttle cable Inspect hardware Check the tire pressures Change the engine oil and filter Change air filter Inspect spark plug Inspect fuel filter Check engine RPM Clean underside of deck...
- Page 41 SERVICE JoURNAl Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign At Least Once Each Year Clean the engine’s cooling air intake (25 hours) Replace the air cleaner’s foam pre-filter (300 hours) Replace the air filter’s paper cartridge Change the engine oil (50 hours) Replace the engine oil filter (100 hours) Check/adjust the cutting height Check/adjust the park brake (50 hours)
- Page 42 SERVICE JoURNAl Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign...
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