Dixon 966985401, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Ram Ultra 61 25 KOH 966985401 Ram Ultra 61 25 KOH BF 966985402 Please read the operator manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine Operator Manual...

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: ...g 24 Steering 24 Before Starting 25 Starting the Engine 25 Weak Battery 28 Jumper cables 28 Running 29 Operating On Hills 30 Mowing Tips 31 Stopping the Engine 32 Manual Transport 33 Pump Release Valv...

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: ...ing 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 chi...

Page 6: ...machine s manufacturing number can be found on the printed plate affixed to the left in the engine compartment Stated on the plate from the top are The machine s type designation I D The manufacturer...

Page 7: ...ns to the surroundings in accordance with the European Union s directive The machine s emission is stated in the chapter TECHNICAL DATA and on the decals Only machines for European market Use protecti...

Page 8: ...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 watch...

Page 9: ...d anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate machine without the entire...

Page 10: ...s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights Anyone who operates this machine must first read and understand this Operation Manual Local laws may regulate the age of the user Keep machine free...

Page 11: ...slope Do not mow on wet grass Tires may lose traction Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope Keep move...

Page 12: ...sponsible 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 children even with the bla...

Page 13: ...he truck or trailer and refuel it on the 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...

Page 14: ...gularly 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 sett...

Page 15: ...r relay to run the starter 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 equi...

Page 16: ...s Check and abide by local traffic regulations before transporting the machine on any road Do not tow this machine it may cause damage to the drive system Load the unit onto truck or trailer by drivin...

Page 17: ...icated is the average net power output at specified rpm of a typical production engine for the engine model measured to SAE standard J1349 ISO1585 Mass production engines may differ from this value Ac...

Page 18: ...he rotation of the right wheel is 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 steerin...

Page 19: ...found on the right side of the The parking brake is found on the left of the machine Pull the lever backward to activate the brake and forward to release it IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine must sta...

Page 20: ...see the safety instruction 8061 017 Choke control Blade Switch In order to engage the mower deck pull the knob out the mower blades are disengaged when the knob is depressed 8061 017 Blade switch Fuse...

Page 21: ...nually reset 8061 017 Hour meter Cutting Height Adjuster The deck cutting height is obtained by pressing the foot pedal forward to lift the deck To lower the deck apply pressure to the top side of the...

Page 22: ...r to obtain an even cutting height it is important that the air pressure is 15 psi in all tires Tracking If the mower is not tracking straight check the air pressure in both rear tires Recommended air...

Page 23: ...attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be...

Page 24: ...mower see Manual Transport in the Operation section to an open flat area without other people or vehicles obstacles nearby In order to move unit under its own power the operator must be in the seat st...

Page 25: ...ons must be fulfilled before the engine can be started The driver must be seated on the seat The blade switch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed The parking brake must be on Both steering...

Page 26: ...n If the engine is cold the choke lever should be pushed to the ON position 8061 017 Set the choke control WARNING Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered to...

Page 27: ...ey back to the run position IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds each time If the engine does not start wait approximately 10 seconds before retrying Slowly slide the c...

Page 28: ...RED cable to the 1 POSITIVE terminal on each battery 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 ot...

Page 29: ...ing out the blade 5 switch Move throttle control to full throttle 6 The machine s speed and direction are 7 continuously variable using the two steering controls When both controls are in the neutral...

Page 30: ...y Instructions 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 drive levers into the neutr...

Page 31: ...awn 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...

Page 32: ...port position When the machine is standing still activate the parking brake by pulling the lever upward Move the throttle to the minimum position tortoise symbol Turn the ignition key to the stop posi...

Page 33: ...ear of the pump They are used to release the system so the machine may be moved by hand when not running Tilt seat forward to gain access to the pump The rear bypass valve sits directly opposite the f...

Page 34: ...tery Sharpen replace mower blades Clean the engine s cooling air intake 2 Clean the air cleaner s pre filter 2 foam Clean the air cleaner s filter cartridge 2 paper filter Check adjust the parking bra...

Page 35: ...ine oil filter Clean replace the spark plugs Check the caster wheels every 200 hours Check adjust the mower deck Check the engine valve clearance 4 Perform the 300 hour service 4 Lubricate according t...

Page 36: ...inals in the same 6 position as the old battery Reinstall battery terminal guard 7 Reconnect RED battery cable to positive 8 battery terminal with bolt and hex nut Connect BLACK grounding cable to neg...

Page 37: ...hen the park brake is not engaged and the operator leaves the seated position Check that the engine stops if the mower blades are engaged and the driver temporarily moves off the drivers seat IMPORTAN...

Page 38: ...alling the deck belt refer to the routing decal on bottom of seat Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch 1 pulley that is located on the engine shaft Route the belt forward between the EZT E Se...

Page 39: ...rking brake Belt removal Remove the deck belt see Deck Belt Removal 1 in this section of the manual Remove clutch stop to access the belt 2 Disconnect clutch wire 3 Create slack in the belt by removin...

Page 40: ...ign with star on cutter housing IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt is heat treated Replace with a Dixon bolt if required Do not use lower grade hardware than specified 8050 844 Blade 1 Blade bol...

Page 41: ...ontrol the height and pitch of the mower deck The deck should be adjusted slightly higher in the rear NOTE To insure accuracy of leveling procedure mower deck drive belt must be installed prior to lev...

Page 42: ...MPORTANT INFORMATION Adjust anti scalp rollers with the mower on a flat level surface IMPORTANT INFORMATION The anti scalp rollers must not be used for gauge wheels or the roller and deck may be damag...

Page 43: ...tires will cause premature failures Only use O E M specified tires Cleaning Regular cleaning and washing especially under the mower deck will increase the machine s life span Make it a habit to clean...

Page 44: ...weekly 12 12 Every year 1 52 Every Week 1 365 Every day Lubricate with grease gun Oil change Filter change Lubricate with oil can Level check 8011 672 6 Wipe away excess grease after lubrication It is...

Page 45: ...ced out Use only good quality bearing grease IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use minimal lubrication and remove excess lubricant so that is does not come into contact with belts or belt pulley drive surfaces 80...

Page 46: ...te containers and dispose of it in accordance with laws in your area Remove the cap from the pump s expansion tank 5 located on the vehicle frame Fill reservoir with SAE 10W30 oil to just above 6 the...

Page 47: ...y terminal cable connections Fuse blown Ignition system faulty Fault in the starter safety circuit See Checking the Safety System in the Maintenance section The engine runs rough Faulty carburetor Cho...

Page 48: ...brake on Hydraulic pump bypass linkage engaged Drive belt for the transmission gears slack or has come off Defective hydraulic system Air in hydraulic system Mower deck not engaging Drive belt for th...

Page 49: ...y the 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 abo...

Page 50: ...50 SCHEMATIC 8053 002...

Page 51: ...Grade 10 9 Grade 12 9 Shank Size Diameter in millimeters fine or coarse thread ft lbs ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm 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 M7 8 2 11 12 16 15...

Page 52: ...oil filter Oil capacity excluding filter 1 6 qts 1 5 liters Oil capacity including filter 1 7 qts 1 6 liters Engine oil SAE 10W30 10W40 5W20 5W30 API SF SJ Fuel Min 87 octane unleaded Max ethanol 10 M...

Page 53: ...t Standard Hinged armrests Yes Hour Meter Standard Blade engagement Electromagnetic clutch Deck construction 11 gauge fabricated Productivity Output 4 8 acres h 19425 m2 h Overall dimensions Weight 78...

Page 54: ...r 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 written in the Engine manual Take care of them as...

Page 55: ...ranty 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 reimburs...

Page 56: ...e 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 fun...

Page 57: ...ngine oil 25 Hour Service 1 Check the fuel pump s air filter 2 Check the hydraulic system s oil level 3 Check the tire pressures 4 Lubricate the belt adjuster mower deck 5 Lubricate the belt adjuster...

Page 58: ...engine oil 4 Lubricate according to lubrication chart 5 Check adjust the parking brake 100 Hour Service 1 Perform the 25 hour service 2 Perform the 50 hour service 3 Change the engine oil filter 4 Cle...

Page 59: ...6 Check adjust the cutting height 7 Check adjust the parking brake 50 hours 8 Clean change the spark plugs 100 hours 9 Change the fuel filter 100 hours 10 Clean the cooling fins 100 hours 11 Check th...

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