Dixon 965882601, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...al RAM 48ZT 965882601 RAM 50ZT 965882701 RAM 50KZ 965882801 RAM 50KZ 965882901 RAM 61KZ 965883001 Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using...

Page 2: ...2008 HTC All rights reserved Beatrice NE Printed in U S A...

Page 3: ...del Release Valves 33 Maintenance 34 Maintenance Schedule 34 Battery 36 Ignition System 37 Safety System 37 Engine Cooling Air Intake 38 Throttle Cable 38 Choke Cable 38 Air Filter 39 Briggs Stratton...

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: ...ning equipment 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 ch...

Page 6: ...e following professional Manufacturing Number The machine s manufacturing number can be found on the printed plate affixed to the right in the engine compartment Stated on the plate from the top are T...

Page 7: ...ial for misuse or misassembly IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx R N Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Choke Fuel Warning Parking Brake CE conformi...

Page 8: ...rom no greater Manual performing any the machine than 10 maintenance or repair work Whole body Severing of fingers Do not open or Careful backing up Careful going exposure to and toes remove safety wa...

Page 9: ...se unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may...

Page 10: ...s age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselv...

Page 11: ...es are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Operation on all slopes requires extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if...

Page 12: ...n the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry...

Page 13: ...e ground If this is not possible refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container open...

Page 14: ...ularly to be sure it works properly The machine must not be driven with defective or unmounted protective plates protective cowlings safety switches or other protective devices Do not change the setti...

Page 15: ...nspect the equipment if you run over or into anything If necessary make repairs before starting Never make adjustments with the engine running The machine is tested and approved only with the equipmen...

Page 16: ...causing damage to the mower and possibly serious injury to the operator Load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up ramps of suitable strength using a slow speed Do not lift The machine is not i...

Page 17: ...s Motion control levers 1 Seat adjustment lever 2 Cutting height adjuster 3 Throttle control 4 Choke control 5 Ignition switch 6 1 3 4 5 6 8 9 2 10 7 11 Hour meter 7 Blade switch 8 Fuses 9 Fuel shut o...

Page 18: ...forward from its neutral position The rotation direction when zero turning is determined by which steering control is moved backward behind the neutral position If the left steering control is pulled...

Page 19: ...n of the blades assuming the blade switch is pulled out see Engaging the Mower Deck In order to increase or decrease the engine speed the control is moved forward or back respectively Avoid idling the...

Page 20: ...ting time It will flash CHG OIL Change Oil at 50 hour intervals The flash duration is one hour before and one hour after the interval The CHG OIL icon will come on and shut off automatically The hour...

Page 21: ...on IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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 Parki...

Page 22: ...eck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame WARNING The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation Risk for burns if...

Page 23: ...it under its own power the operator must be in the seat start engine see Before Starting in Operation section adjust engine speed to idle disengage parking brake do not engage blades at this time rota...

Page 24: ...de switch 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...

Page 25: ...outward to the locked outer neutral position 8050 817 1 Set the throttle Move the throttle to the middle position If the engine is cold push the choke lever to ON 8061 020 Place controls in neutral lo...

Page 26: ...ts immediately release the ignition key back to the run position STOP IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds each time If the engine does not start wait about 10 seconds...

Page 27: ...ore loading it too heavily USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING no choke 8050 817 1 Release choke 8050 817 1 Set engine speed WARNING Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals c...

Page 28: ...y taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the 2 NEGATIVE terminal of the fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to 3 a good CHASSIS GROUN...

Page 29: ...anti scalp rollers should be evenly adjusted 8058 020 Released parking brake WARNING Ensure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switch Make sure the work area is free from objects that could...

Page 30: ...the other steering control forward from its neutral position 8050 781 Set blade engagement and throttle control IMPORTANT INFORMATION Control levers return to neutral when released This may cause the...

Page 31: ...e lawn becomes 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 Av...

Page 32: ...e mower deck by depressing the 1 blade switch Raise the mower deck by depressing the button 2 on the lift lever and pulling backward to the transport position When the machine is standing still activa...

Page 33: ...seat 8011 507 Pump release valve front Manual Transport ZT 2800 Models Bypass Linkages When pushing or pulling the mower engage the ZT 2800 Integrated Zero turn Transaxle bypass linkages The ZT 2800...

Page 34: ...arrester Maintenance Before After Daily Weekly At least once each year Maintenance interval in hours 25 50 100 300 Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be p...

Page 35: ...aning and replacement are required more often 3 Performed by authorized service workshop Described in this manual Not described in this manual Check adjust throttle cable Check the condition of belts...

Page 36: ...he old battery Reinstall battery hold down and secure with 7 nuts removed in Step 5 First connect RED battery cable to positive 8 battery terminal with hex bolt and hex nut Connect BLACK grounding cab...

Page 37: ...y System The machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions The engine can only be started when The mower deck is disengaged The steering con...

Page 38: ...position 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 right as possible and tighten the cl...

Page 39: ...e 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 minutes Remove the foam filter precleaner Clean 3 the foam fi...

Page 40: ...r do not wring Allow the precleaner to air dry Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil 4 Squeeze out all excess oil Servicing Paper Element Check the paper element every 50 hours of operation more...

Page 41: ...the air filter cowling 8011 558 Remove paper filter Remove the wing nuts for the air filter and 3 remove the paper filter Tap the paper filter against a fixed surface to 4 remove dust If the paper fil...

Page 42: ...he 4 filter with the FLOW arrow pointing up toward the fuel pump If necessary a soap solution can be applied to the filter ends to ease mounting Move the hose clamps back toward the filter 5 8011 468...

Page 43: ...cracks in normal operation The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear Deck Belt Removal Park on a level surface Apply parking brake 1 Lower the deck into the lowest cut...

Page 44: ...any twist Correct as needed Replace belt shields on both mandrel housings 7 and secure with fasteners 8011 764 1 Clutch pulley 2 Deck belt Belt routing deck belt 1 2 Pump Belt Replacing pump belt Par...

Page 45: ...ng Blade attachment 1 2 3 Cutting Blades In order to attain the best mowing effect it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks...

Page 46: ...urement 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 s...

Page 47: ...s IMPORTANT INFORMATION Adjust anti scalp rollers with the mower on a flat level surface The anti scalp rollers can be set in three positions Upper position 1 to 2 38 to 64 mm grass Middle position 2...

Page 48: ...add any type of tire liner or foam fill material to the tires Excessive loads created by foam filled tires will cause premature failures Only use O E M specified tires 8050 831 Clean regularly IMPORT...

Page 49: ...ake arm tension Reinstall the retaining clip and recheck gap between rod swivel pin and brake rod washer Repeat the procedure on the other EZT Tracking Adjustment If the mower is not tracking straight...

Page 50: ...ld be lubricated twice weekly Lubrication Schedule Wipe away excess grease after lubrication It is important to avoid getting lubricant on the belts or the drive surfaces on the belt pulleys Should th...

Page 51: ...ing grease 8011 731 Lubricating the front wheels 8011 732 Deck spindle IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use minimal lubrication and remove excess lubricant so that is does not come into contact with belts or bel...

Page 52: ...r WARNING Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained directly after stopping the engine Allow the engine to cool to a safe temperature before draining Engine Oil Levels Check the oil level in the eng...

Page 53: ...ated on the left side of the unit below the oil filter Place the machine on a flat surface Place a container under the engine where the oil drain valve exits Remove the valve cap Allow the oil to run...

Page 54: ...ilter guard Torque screws to 5 65 in lbs each Repeat steps on the opposite side 6 Drain old oil filters of all free flowing oil prior to 7 disposal Place used oil in appropriate containers and dispose...

Page 55: ...ase surface off and apply a film of new oil to the gasket of the new replacement filter Fill the oil filter with new oil and install the 3 new filter by hand Turn to one full turn after the filter gas...

Page 56: ...unning at fast idle slowly move the steering control in both forward and reverse directions 5 or 6 times As air is purged from the unit the oil level will drop With the bypass valve closed and the eng...

Page 57: ...ontact of the battery terminal cable connections Blown fuse Fault in the starter safety circuit See Checking the Safety System in the Maintenance Section Engine runs rough Faulty carburetor Choke cont...

Page 58: ...ng brake on Bypass valve on pump open Drive belt for the transmission slack or has come off Air trapped in hydraulic system Mower deck not engaging Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose Contact...

Page 59: ...he fuel tanks or add a fuel stabilizer Start 4 the engine and allow it to run until the carburetor is drained of fuel or the stabilizer has reached the carburetor Remove the spark plug and pour about...

Page 60: ...AMP TO ENGINE PIGTAIL KEY SWITCH POSITIONS POSITION 1 OFF POSITION 2 RUN1 POSITION 3 RUN2 POSITION 4 START YEL BRN BRN YEL BRAKE SW BLU BRN BRN PUR BRN GRY GRN BLK PUR BLK BLK BLK PUR WHT WHT GRN BLK...

Page 61: ...re Grade Grade 8 8 Grade 10 9 Grade 12 9 ft lbs ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm Shank Size Diameter in millimeters fine or coarse thread M4 1 5 2 2 2 3 2 7 3 6 M5 3 4 4 5 6 5 2 7 M6 5 2 7 7 5 10 8 2 11...

Page 62: ...nol 5 Max MTBE 15 Fuel tank capacity 4 gallon 15 1 liters 4 gallon 15 1 liters Spark plugs gap Champion XC12YC 030 0 75 mm NGK BPR4ES 030 0 75 mm Cooling Air cooled Air cooled Air filter Standard Stan...

Page 63: ...s Yes Yes Hour Meter Standard Standard Blade Engagement Electromagnetic clutch Electromagnetic clutch Deck Construction 11 gauge w 10 gauge skirts 11 gauge w 10 gauge skirts Productivity 2 88 acres h...

Page 64: ...Fuel tank capacity 5 2 gallon 19 7 liters 5 2 gallon 19 7 liters Spark plugs gap NGK BPR4ES 030 0 75 mm NGK BPR4ES 030 0 75 mm Cooling Air cooled Air cooled Air filter Standard Standard Alternator 12...

Page 65: ...Yes Yes Hour Meter Standard Standard Blade Engagement Electromagnetic clutch Electromagnetic clutch Deck Construction 11 gauge w 10 gauge skirts 11 gauge w 10 gauge skirts Productivity 3 43 acres h 13...

Page 66: ...unleaded Max ethanol 5 Max MTBE 15 Fuel tank capacity 4 gallon 15 1 liters Spark plugs gap NGK BPR4ES 030 0 75 mm Cooling Air cooled Air filter Standard Alternator 12V Starter Electric Transmission T...

Page 67: ...s Sprung Seat Standard Hinged Arm Rests Yes Hour Meter Standard Blade Engagement Electromagnetic clutch Deck Construction 11 gauge w 10 gauge skirts Productivity 4 17 acres h 16855 m2 h Dimension Weig...

Page 68: ...ents This 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 deliver...

Page 69: ...warranty must be accomplished by authorized Dixon dealers and in accordance with Dixon warranty policy and allowances All warranty claims must be submitted to Dixon for approval 4 Warranty labor reimb...

Page 70: ...he mower deck 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 fu...

Page 71: ...Dixon 71 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date mtr reading stamp sign After the First 5 8 Hours 1 Change engine oil...

Page 72: ...Service 1 Check the engine air filter 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 en...

Page 73: ...Perform the 25 hour service 2 Clean replace the air cleaner s filter cartridge paper filter shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions 3 Change engine oil 4 Lubricate according to lubrication c...

Page 74: ...hour service 2 Perform the 50 hour service 3 Change the engine oil filter 4 Clean replace the spark plugs 5 Replace the fuel filter 6 Check V belts 7 Check tighten caster wheel axle bolts every 200 ho...

Page 75: ...ur 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...

Page 76: ...air cleaner s pre filter foam 300 hours 3 Replace the air filter s paper cartridge 4 Change the engine oil 50 hours 5 Replace the engine oil filter 100 hours 6 Check adjust the cutting height 7 Check...

Page 77: ...Dixon 77 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date mtr reading stamp sign...

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