Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ZTR 700 Series Dixon
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TABLE OF CONTENTS I. OWNER INFORMATION Warranty Information -------------------------------------------- || Specifications ------------------------------------------------------- ||| II.
DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - HYDRO - GEAR MODELS WARRANTY: Dixon Commercial War ranty term is for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase or 400 hours of use, whichever occurs first.
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ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID I. 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 th e operator adjusts the machine without turning it off and waiting for the blades to completely stop.
7. 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 Lever s. 8. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE MOWER. Do not allow others who have not had instruction to operate mower.
25. MOW ONLY DURING DAYLIGHT . 26. THIS MACHINE IS NOT MEANT FOR HIGHWAY OR STREET USE. It is not a recreational vehicle and it should not be operated as such. 27. ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH when transporting. SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Your Zero Turning Radius Mower is equipped with switches interlocked for your safety.
12. Clean the air intake screen on the engine if necessary. 13 . Perform any other maintenance as it becomes necessary. (See the "Maintenance" section of this manual.
D. Slow engine speed with throttle to slowest position. E. Turn i gnition key to "OFF" (left) position. F. Remove the key and wait for all movement and all sound to cease before dismounting. 11. BRAKING: To brake mower, gently move the Steering Control Levers in the direction opposite to travel.
MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Keep mower blades sharp. 2. Make sure deck and discharge are clean. 3. When mowing tall grass, m ake two passes, mowing off 1/2 of the desired cut on the first pass, and then the desired height the second pass. Check for hidden dangers first.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. ENGINE: For complete maintenance and operating information for your engine, please refer to your engine operating and mainte nance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and included in your Dixon Zero Turning Radius Mower information packet.
D . Check balance of blade by positioning the blade on a nail or blade balance pedestal. Grind the blade on the end that is heavier until both sides balance. E. Install blade, cup washer, lockwasher, and bolt. Make sure to tighten bolt to 60 ft.lbs. 5.
8. STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS A. To Adjust Neutral: a. Remove the fender skirts from each side of the machine. b. Block u p 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" position.
9. 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 t he transmissions to overheat. NEVER WASH ACROSS TOP OF RESERVOIR with water or steam.
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).
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- .... . ' TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST 1. ENGINE WON T TURN OVER: Mower blades engaged —— --------- ————————————————— disengage blades Drive not in neutral -.
6. E NGINE SOMETIMES SKIPS AT HIGHER SPEEDS: Incorrect Ignition Timing ————————— ---- —————————— consult dealer Carburetor maladjusted —————————.
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WAR NING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. ® Dixon a nd ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc. Dixon Industries, inc. A BLOUNT International, Inc.
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