Dixon 966698603, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...understand the instructions before using the machine SPEEDZTR 48SE 966698603 Form Number 115 543228 Rev B 2013 09 01 Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The...

Page 2: ...nformation 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 consent fro...

Page 3: ...ing 23 OPERATION 24 Training 24 Steering 24 Before Starting 25 Starting the Engine 26 Jumper Cables Use 29 Running 30 Operating On Hills 31 Mowing Tips 32 Stopping the Engine 33 Moving Machine By Hand...

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: ...pment 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 or...

Page 6: ...al belongs to the machine with the manufacturing number Engine Manufacturing Number The machine s manufacturing number can be found on the printed plate affixed to the engine compartment Stated on the...

Page 7: ...sk of personal injury or death particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instructions given in the manual Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of material damage particula...

Page 8: ...e Use on slopes no greater than 10 No passengers Whole body exposure to thrown objects Severing of fingers and toes Do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running Careful backing up watc...

Page 9: ...ne person Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wal...

Page 10: ...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 themselves and others from serious i...

Page 11: ...uts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop while on the slope Do not mo...

Page 12: ...ther 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 children even with the blades shut off They...

Page 13: ...er appliance Before you begin refueling minimize the risk of static electricity by touching a metal surface Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner Alway...

Page 14: ...ly 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 settings...

Page 15: ...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 i...

Page 16: ...als and other hazards Spark Arrestor This mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forested bush covered or grassy lands unless the engine...

Page 17: ...ven hydraulic pumps Using the left and right steering controls the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed 1 Steering control levers 2 Parking brake 3 Tracking adjustment 4 Fuel shut off...

Page 18: ...s reduced 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 neutr...

Page 19: ...is moved forward or back respectively Avoid idling the engine for long periods as there is a risk of fouling the spark plugs USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING for best mower performance and battery chargi...

Page 20: ...to provide the engine with a richer fuel mixture For cold starts the control should be pulled up Hour Meter The hour meter displays the total operating time with the blade activated The display on the...

Page 21: ...truction WARNING The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation Risk for burns if touched Allow engine and exhaust system to cool before refueling WARNING Fill to bottom of filler...

Page 22: ...sured from the ground up to the blade tip with the engine not running 8058 185 The mower deck s lifting lever IMPORTANT INFORMATION To obtain an even cutting height it is important that the air pressu...

Page 23: ...area such as an empty parking lot or open field 3 Back the tracking bolts out until flush with nut 4 Test operate unit by driving it at full throttle and the full forward position on both motion contr...

Page 24: ...and start the engine see Before Starting in the Operation section Adjust the engine speed to idle disengage the parking brake but do not engage the blades at this time Rotate control levers inward As...

Page 25: ...esired position 8058 024 Secure selected cutting height 5 Set the deck cutting height by inserting the lift pin into the desired cut height Resecure the lift pin with the hairpin The following conditi...

Page 26: ...Pull the lifting lever backward to the locked transport position 3 Activate the parking brake by pushing the release button in and pulling the lever fully upwards 4 Disengage the mower blades by pres...

Page 27: ...l position 5 Move the steering controls outward to the locked outer neutral position 6 Move the throttle to the middle position 7 If the engine is cold the choke control should be pulled up 8058 148 S...

Page 28: ...or emit chemicals considered to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive system damage The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which is a odorless colorless poisonous gas Do not use the ma...

Page 29: ...ND on the mower with the discharged battery away from the fuel tank and battery To remove cables reverse order 4 Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery 5 Remove...

Page 30: ...eering controls inwards out of the neutral position N 3 Push the release button on the cutting height lever and move lever to the pin release the button 8058 191 Parking brake released WARNING Make su...

Page 31: ...ols in neutral position The slowest speed possible should be used before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If stopping is absolutely necessary pull steering controls...

Page 32: ...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 Avoid mo...

Page 33: ...lever upward to the transport position 6 Turn the ignition key to the stop position 7 Remove key Always remove key when leaving the mower to prevent unauthorized use 5 When the machine is standing sti...

Page 34: ...the machine into truck or trailer by driving slowly up the ramps DO NOT LIFT The machine is not intended to be lifted by hand WARNING Make no adjustments without the engine stopped the ignition key re...

Page 35: ...ck for damage Thoroughly clean around the engine Clean around belts belt pulleys Check the tire pressures Check battery connections Sharpen3 Replace mower blades Clean the engine s cooling air intake...

Page 36: ...e valve clearance 3 Perform the 300 hour service 3 WARNING Before performing any service or adjustment checklist Engage the parking brake Place the Blade switch in the disengaged position Turn the ign...

Page 37: ...g time depends on battery capacity condition age temperature and efficiency of charger Cleaning battery and terminals Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to lose powe...

Page 38: ...y system before using the machine again Make sure the engine stops when the park brake is not engaged and the operator leaves the seated position Check that the engine stops if the mower blades are en...

Page 39: ...they are just slightly off of the ground when the deck is at the desired cutting height in the operating position Anti scalp rollers then keep the deck in the proper position to help prevent scalping...

Page 40: ...pulleys and remove belt 8050 843 Belt routing Deck belt installation NOTE For ease in installing the deck belt refer to the routing decal on the top of the deck 1 Wrap the deck belt around the electri...

Page 41: ...e blade can be repaired ground or must be replaced Balance the blades after sharpening Check the blade mounts Blade replacement 1 Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise 2 Install new or resharp...

Page 42: ...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 measurements are equal 8058 0...

Page 43: ...he mower deck will increase the machine s life span Make it a habit to clean the machine directly after use after it is cooled before the debris sticks Do not spray water on the top of the mower deck...

Page 44: ...important to avoid getting lubricant on the belts or the drive surfaces on the belt pulleys Should this happen attempt to clean them with spirits If the belt continues to slip after cleaning it must b...

Page 45: ...engine should be shut off and allowed to cool slightly so the engine is still warm but the surrounding surfaces and oil are not 1 Park on a level surface Apply parking brake 2 Clean the dirt and debr...

Page 46: ...bber hose is used the foot plate must be removed to access the center spindle Lubricate with a grease gun 2 3 strokes per spindle 8058 136 Center deck spindle Transmission The transmission is maintena...

Page 47: ...r contact of the battery terminal cable connections Blown fuse Fault in the starter safety circuit See Safety System in the Maintenance Section Engine runs rough Faulty carburetor Choke control is pul...

Page 48: ...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 fo...

Page 49: ...anks or add a fuel stabilizer Start the engine and allow it to run until the carburetor is drained of fuel or the stabilizer has reached the carburetor 5 Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablesp...

Page 50: ...50 schematics...

Page 51: ...8 782 1060 1410 1912 Grade 5 Minimum commercial quality lower quality not recommended Metric Standard Hardware Grade Grade 8 8 Grade 10 9 Grade 12 9 Size ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm Shank Size Diam...

Page 52: ...re pressure 15 PSI 103 kPa 1 bar Frame Cutting Width 122 cm Cutting Height 3 8 10 2 cm Uncut Circle 0 Number of Blades 3 Blade Length 42 cm Anti scalp Rollers 3 Sprung Seat Standard Hour Meter Digital...

Page 53: ...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 Certificates can also b...

Page 54: ...adjustment q Check The safety switch for the parking brake q The safety switch for the mower deck q The safety switch in the seat q The safety switch in the steering controls q Parking brake functiona...

Page 55: ...heck the fuel pump s air filter q Sharpen Replace mower blades if required q Check the tire pressures q Check battery with cables q Lubricate according to lubrication chart q Check clean the engine s...

Page 56: ...ace the spark plugs q Replace the fuel filter q Check V belts q Check tighten caster wheel axle bolts every 200 hours q Change the air filter s paper cartridge q 50 Hour Service Perform the 25 hour se...

Page 57: ...ce the engine oil filter 100 hours q Check adjust the cutting height q Check adjust the parking brake 50 hours q Clean Change the spark plugs 100 hours q Change the fuel filter 100 hours q Check the e...

Page 58: ...58 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date mtr reading stamp sign...

Page 59: ......

Page 60: ......