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Dixon ZTR 700 Series Operator's Manual

Dixon ZTR 700 Series Operator's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS I. OWNER INFORMATION Warranty Information -------------------------------------------- || Specifications------------------------------------------------------- ||| II. SAFETY Accident Patterns ------------------------------------------------------1 Safety Instructions and Recommendation -----------------------1 Safety Interlock Systems ---------------------------------------------3 III. START UP AND OPERATION Checklist Before Operation -------------------------------------------3 Control Locations-----------------------------------------------------------4 Operation ----------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Mowing Recommendations------------------------------------------- 6 VI.
  • Page 3 DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - HYDRO-GEAR MODELS WARRANTY: Dixon Commercial Warranty term is for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase or 400 hours of use, whichever occurs first. Mowers used for residential homeowner applications (used only at owner's primary place of residence) are warranted for two (2) years from date of purchase or 400 hours of use, whichever occurs first.

  • Page 5: Accident Patterns

    ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING BLADE -- This accident usually happens when the operator is clearing the discharge chute of grass, (especially when the grass is wet), or when the operator adjusts the machine without turning it off and waiting for the blades to completely stop.
  • Page 6 DO NOT MOVE STEERING CONTROL LEVERS from forward position to reverse position rapidly. The speed and/or direction of travel is affected instantly by movement of the Steering Control Levers. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE MOWER. Do not allow others who have not had instruction to operate mower.

  • Page 7: Safety Interlock Systems

    MOW ONLY DURING DAYLIGHT. THIS MACHINE IS NOT MEANT FOR HIGHWAY OR STREET USE. It is not a recreational vehicle and it should not be operated as such. ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH when transporting. SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Your Zero Turning Radius Mower is equipped with switches interlocked for your safety.

  • Page 8: Control Locations

    Clean the air intake screen on the engine if necessary. Perform any other maintenance as it becomes necessary. (See the "Maintenance" section of this manual.) IMPORTANT: Before cutting grass, clutch must be broken-in as follows: With engine at full RPM engage deck until blades come to full speed and then disengage until blades come to a complete stop.
  • Page 9 BRAKING: To brake mower, gently move the Steering Control Levers in the direction opposite to travel. If the parking brake is engaged with the Steering Control Levers in the "IN" position the engine will stop. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: With the Cut Height Adjustment Lever latched into the top cut height latch.

  • Page 10: Mowing Recommendations

    MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS Keep mower blades sharp. Make sure deck and discharge are clean. Replace decals when illegible. Write factory for free replacement. SERVICE Check crankcase oil level ————————————————————————-- before each use Clean grass from Hydrostat fans and cooling fans ———————————---— before each use Check air intake screen ——————————————————————----———...

  • Page 11: Maintenance Instructions

    For complete maintenance and operating information for your engine, please refer to your engine operating and maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and included in your Dixon Zero Turning Radius Mower information packet. NOTE: Air intake screen must be kept clean.
  • Page 12 E. Install blade, cup washer, lockwasher, and bolt. Make sure to tighten bolt to 60 ft.lbs. V-BELTS: There are 3 V-belts on your Dixon Zero Turning Radius Mower. They should be checked every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be in poor condition. All...
  • Page 13 8. STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS A. To Adjust Neutral: a. Remove the fender skirts from each side of the machine. b. Block up the unit so that the Drive Wheels are off the ground. c. Start the engine and run at a fast idle with the Steering control levers in the "out"...

  • Page 14: Leveling The Deck

    HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS: Before each use, check to be sure that the cooling fins of the hydrostatic transmissions are clean. Excessive accumulation of oil, dirt, or trash may cause the transmissions to overheat. NEVER WASH ACROSS TOP OF RESERVOIR with water or steam. Fill reservoir as required per the maintenance schedule listed in this book.

  • Page 15: Procedure For Raising And Lowering The Deck For Servicing

    PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECK FOR SERVICING 12. RAISING THE DECK: A. Remove cut height adjustment pin and completely lower the cut height adjustment lever. Re-insert the cut height adjustment pin into the 3-1/2° cut height position (this will lock the cut height adjustment lever into the lowest position).
  • Page 16 P-11408 (2/99)

  • Page 17: Trouble Shooting Checklist

    - ..ENGINE WONT TURN OVER: Mower blades engaged ——---------————————————————— disengage blades Drive not in neutral ----------— move Steering Control Levers to neutral "OUT" position Blown fuse ———————————--------————————————————— replace fuse Dead battery ———————---------————————————————— charge or replace Solenoid ———————————————————————————— consult dealer Ignition switch —----------—-——————————————————————...
  • Page 18 ENGINE SOMETIMES SKIPS AT HIGHER SPEEDS: Incorrect Ignition Timing —————————----—————————— consult dealer Carburetor maladjusted ——————————————--———— readjust carburetor Faulty spark plugs ——————————————————-------———— check spark plug Bouncing off seat safety switch ———————------——— slow down on rough terrain ENGINE OVER HEATED: Air intake screen or fins clogged ————————— clean intake screen and fins Fuel mixture too lean ———————————————————...

  • Page 19: Wiring Schematic

    P-11408 (2/99)
  • Page 20 NOTES:...
  • Page 21 WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. ®Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc. Dixon Industries, inc. A BLOUNT International, Inc. company P.O.

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