Dixon 965882001, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...981001 SPEEDZTR 46 965882001 SPEEDZTR 54 965882101 SPEEDZTR 36 965882201 SPEEDZTR 44 965882301 SPEEDZTR 48 965882401 Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instru...

Page 2: ...the information contained in these instructions Use only original parts for repairs The use of other parts voids the warranty Do not modify or install non standard equipment to the unit without consen...

Page 3: ...Safety System 37 Engine Cooling Air Intake 38 Throttle Cable 38 Choke Cable 38 Air Filter 39 Kawasaki Engine 39 Kohler Engine 40 Briggs Stratton Engine 19 HP 41 Briggs Stratton Engine 22 HP 43 Fuel Fi...

Page 4: ...d mind and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering substance WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the...

Page 5: ...ipment and ensure that the machine is well anchored DO NOT operate this machine on public roadways Towing If machine is equipped with a tow hitch use extreme caution when towing Never allow children o...

Page 6: ...fessional This Operator s Manual belongs to the machine with Engine Transmission the manufacturing number Manufacturing Number The machine s manufacturing number can be found on the printed plate affi...

Page 7: ...n to notify the reader of a risk of material damage particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instructions given in the manual Used also when there is a potential for misuse or misassembly R...

Page 8: ...y before distance from no greater performing any the machine than 10 maintenance or repair work A Severing of fingers and toes Do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running Careful back...

Page 9: ...area Never carry passengers The machine is only intended for use by one person Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct disc...

Page 10: ...es this machine must first read and understand this Operation Manual Local laws may regulate the age of the user Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris buildup which can touch the hot exhau...

Page 11: ...ou feel uneasy on it do not mow it Mow up and down slopes 10 degrees maximum not across Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass ca...

Page 12: ...ehind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given ri...

Page 13: ...ers on the ground away from the vehicle when filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible refuel such equipment with a portable co...

Page 14: ...en with defective or unmounted protective plates protective cowlings safety switches or other protective devices Do not change the settings of governors and avoid running the engine with overly high e...

Page 15: ...r Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide an odorless poisonous and lethal gas Stop to inspect the equipment if you run over or...

Page 16: ...straps when transporting Do not operate this machine on public roadways Check and abide by local traffic regulations before transporting the machine on any road Do not tow this machine it may cause da...

Page 17: ...power Transmission from the engine is made via two belt driven hydraulic pumps Using the left and right steering controls the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed Control Locations 1...

Page 18: ...and the machine turns to the right Zero turn can be achieved by moving one control backward behind the neutral position and carefully moving the other steering control forward from its neutral positi...

Page 19: ...into the highest cutting position 2 Pull the EZT bypass linkages up and out of the keyhole slots Release the levers with the head outside the flame and held in the bypass position 3 To reengage the EZ...

Page 20: ...ill or use gasoline near an open flame WARNING The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation Risk for burns if touched Allow engine and exhaust system to cool at least two 2 minut...

Page 21: ...e the engine with a richer fuel mixture Pull the choke control knob up Choke control 8050 817 1 Throttle Control The throttle control regulates the engine speed and thereby the rate of rotation of the...

Page 22: ...N The machine must stand absolutely still when applying the parking brake Always set the parking brake before dismounting Release the parking brake before moving the mower Released parking brake 8058...

Page 23: ...e used in automobiles There are two fuses with ratings and functions 20 Amp Primary fuse 7 5 Amp Mower deck coupling Fuses 8011 420 Fuel Shut Off Valve The fuel shut off valve is located at the left r...

Page 24: ...slightly on control levers this will allow mower to start moving backwards Push forward on control levers to the neutral position and mower should stop moving To turn to the right While moving in a fo...

Page 25: ...itch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed The parking brake must be on Both steering controls must be in the locked outer neutral position Starting the Engine Sit on the seat Raise the mowe...

Page 26: ...the locked outer neutral position Place controls in neutral position 8061 020 Move the throttle to the middle position Set the throttle 8050 817 1 If the engine is cold pull the choke control knob up...

Page 27: ...8050 781 Set the desired engine speed with the throttle Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed half throttle for 3 5 minutes before loading it too heavily USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING no choke f...

Page 28: ...wer to start other vehicles If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure Jumper Cables 1 Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal on each battery taking car...

Page 29: ...p rollers should be evenly adjusted Released parking brake 8058 020 3 Set retaining pin into selected cutting height and secure the opposite side with a cotter hairpin WARNING Ensure that no one is ne...

Page 30: ...teering control forward from its neutral position Operating On Hills Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes in the Safety Instructions 3 8050 781 Set blade engagement and throttle control WARN...

Page 31: ...s more even and the grass clippings more evenly distributed over the mown area The total time taken is not increased as a higher operating speed can be used without poor mowing results Avoid mowing we...

Page 32: ...the mower deck by depressing the button and pulling backward to the transport position Disengage the mower deck 88011 668 Mower deck tiffing lever 8058 019 When the machine is standing still activate...

Page 33: ...ages The EZT bypass linkages are located on the rear of the frame below the rear engine guard 1 Raise the deck into the highest cutting position 2 Pull the EZT bypass linkages up and out of the keyhol...

Page 34: ...re required more often 3 Performed by authorized service workshop Maintenance Check the parking brake Check the engine s oil level every refueling Check the safety system Check for fuel and oil leakag...

Page 35: ...00 hour service 3 _ 1 First change after 5 8 hours When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures replace every 50 hours 2 In dusty conditions cleaning and replacement are required m...

Page 36: ...with terminals in the same position as the old battery 7 Reinstall battery hold down and secure with nuts removed in Step 5 8 First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt...

Page 37: ...g the wrong spark plug type can damage the engine Inadequately tightened spark plug can cause overheating and damage the engine Tightening the spark plug too hard can damage the threads in the cylinde...

Page 38: ...n 2 Check that the throttle cable is mounted in the correct hole in the lower lever see illustration 3 Push the throttle cable s outer casing as far to the left as possible and tighten the clamping sc...

Page 39: ...ling and remove the air filter cowling 2 Remove the foam rubber pre4ilter and clean using a mild detergent Squeeze dry with a clean cloth IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not use compressed air to clean the a...

Page 40: ...ot wring Allow the precleaner to air dry 4 Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil Squeeze out all excess oil Servicing Paper Element Check the paper element every 50 hours of operation more often...

Page 41: ...k for burns if touched Allow engine and exhaust system to cool at least two 2 minutes Pull up on handle 8009 406 Lift out the filter element Replace a dirty bent or damaged element with a new one Hand...

Page 42: ...NT INFORMATION Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failure Remove precleaner 8009 408 6 Align the ta...

Page 43: ...e foam sleeve 4 Tap the paper filter against a fixed surface to remove dust If the paper filter is still dirty it must be replaced 5 Wipe clean the inside of air filter housing 6 Refit the foam filter...

Page 44: ...ng up toward the carburetor If necessary a soap solution can be applied to the filter ends to ease mounting 4 Move the hose clamps back toward the filter Fuel filter 8009 146 Fuel Pump Air Filter Regu...

Page 45: ...ke 8058 020 V belts Check every 100 hours of operation Check for severe cracking and large nicks NOTE The belt will show some small cracks in normal operation The belts are not adjustable Replace belt...

Page 46: ...Deck belt Belt routing 54 deck belt 8011 764 Pump Belt Replacing EZT E Series Zeroturn Transaxle belt Park the mower on a level surface Engage the parking brake EZT belt removal NOTE Be careful not to...

Page 47: ...lades after sharpening Check the blade mounts Check the blades 8011 604 1 _L ARNING Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling Blade replacemen...

Page 48: ...ent is the same If adjustment is required with a or adjustable wrench turn the lift link adjustment nuts on either side counter clockwise to lower or clockwise to raise Adjust until both side to side...

Page 49: ...p rollers IMPORTANT INFORMATION The anti scalp rollers must not be used for gauge wheels or the roller and deck may be damaged Caster Wheels Check every 200 hours Check that wheels rotates freely If w...

Page 50: ...the top of the mower deck Use compressed air to clean the top side of mower deck Regularly clean deck and underside of the deck with normal water pressure Do not use a high pressure washer or steam cl...

Page 51: ...When lubricating with an oil can it must be filled with engine oil When lubricating with grease unless otherwise stated use a high grade molybdenum disulphide grease For daily use the machine should b...

Page 52: ...e IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use minimal lubrication and remove excess lubricant so that is does not come into contact with belts or belt pulley drive surfaces Lubricating the front wheels 8011 731 Deck Sp...

Page 53: ...propriate disposal location Avoid skin contact wash with soap and water in case of spills Engine Oil Levels Check the oil level in the engine when the machine is standing level and the engine is stopp...

Page 54: ...evel Start the engine Run it for 3 5 minutes Stop and recheck the oil level Cables If possible grease both ends of the cables and move the controls to end stop positions when lubricating Refit the rub...

Page 55: ...gnition system faulty Battery is dead Poor contact of the battery terminal cable connections Blown fuse Fault in the starter safety circuit See Checking the Safety System in the Maintenance Section Fa...

Page 56: ...inal cable connections Charging lead is disconnected Parking brake on Bypass valve on pump open Drive belt for the transmission slack or has come off Air trapped in hydraulic system Drive belt for the...

Page 57: ...y from open flame Never use gasoline for cleaning Use a degreaser and warm water instead To ready the machine for storage follow these steps 1 Thoroughly clean the machine especially under the mower d...

Page 58: ...NS SOLENOID YEL _EI BRAKESW i il GleN BRN c_ RIGHT MOTION _ l_ WHT L CONTROL LEVER t _ 1 WriT BRN i i YEL J BLK i BRN LEFTMOT ON i ii _w CONTROL LEVER YEL RED BLK YEL RED ELECTRIC CLUTCH BLK BLK i ACC...

Page 59: ...9 16 SAE Grade 5 9 18 31 5O 75 110 12 24 42 68 1O2 15O SAE Grade 8 18 38 62 108 156 224 13 28 46 75 115 165 24 40 Ftangetock Screw w Flangetock Nut 33 54 _ 8 150 203 225 305 250 339 370 502 7 8 378 51...

Page 60: ...ax MTBE 15 Fuel tank capacity 4 5 gallon 17 liters 4 5 gallon 17 liters Spark plugs gap Champion RCJ8Y Champion RC12YC 030 0 75 mm 030 0 75 mm Cooling Air cooling Air cooling Air filter Standard Stand...

Page 61: ...ndard Hinged armrests Yes Yes Blade engagement Electric clutch Electric clutch Deck construction 11 gauge w 10 gauge skirts Stamped Productivity Output 2 26 acres hr 9173 m2 hr 2 37 acres hr 9591 m2 h...

Page 62: ...apacity 4 5 gallon 17 liters 4 5 gallon 17 liters Spark plugs gap Champion RC12YC Champion RC12YC 030 0 75 mm 030 0 75 mm Cooling Air cooling Air cooling Air filter Standard Standard Alternator 12V 16...

Page 63: ...rests No Yes Blade engagement Electric clutch Electric clutch Deck construction Stamped 11 gauge w 10 gauge skirts Productivity Output 2 78 acres hr 11250 m2 hr 1 85 acres hr 7487 m2 hr Overall dimens...

Page 64: ...el tank capacity 4 5 gallon 17 liters 4 5 gallon 17 liters Champion RC12YC NGK BPR4ES Spark plugs gap 030 0 75 mm 030 0 75 mm Cooling Air cooling Air cooling Air filter Standard Standard Alternator 12...

Page 65: ...eter Standard Standard J 1 Blade engagement Electric clutch Electric clutch Deck construction 11 gauge w 10 gauge skirts 11 gauge w 10 gauge skirts Productivity Output 2 26 acres h 9173 m2 h 2 47 acre...

Page 66: ...is also applicable to special requirements for any of the states California emission rules etc Do not remove any of these labels Certificates can also be supplied with the machine at delivery or writ...

Page 67: ...s 5 Warranty labor reimbursement to dealers based on published Dixon flat rate schedule 6 Warranty does not apply to damage in transit or incidents of misuse negligence accidents or alteration The use...

Page 68: ...ck adjustment 11 Check The safety switch for the parking brake The safety switch for the mower deck The safety switch in the seat The safety switch in the steering controls Parking brake functionality...

Page 69: ...SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date mtr reading stamp sign After the First 5 8 Hours 1 Change engine oil DIXON 69...

Page 70: ...3 4 5 6 7 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...

Page 71: ...ur Service 1 2 4 5 Perform the 25 hour service Clean replace the air cleaner s filter cartridge paper filter shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions Change engine oil Lubricate according to l...

Page 72: ...25 hour service Perform the 50 hour service Change the engine oil filter Clean replace the spark plugs Replace the fuel filter Clean the cooling fins on the engine and transmission Check V belts Check...

Page 73: ...tomer as to which additional work is to be carried out 2 Perform the 25 hour service 3 Perform the 50 hour service 4 Perform the 100 hour service 5 Check adjust the mower deck 6 Clean the combustion c...

Page 74: ...urs 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 parking brake 50 hours Clean Change...

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