Dixon SpeedZTR 30 ZTR, Safety Instructions And Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Safety Instructions Operator s Manual SPEEDZTR 30 ZTR...

Page 2: ...d this Operator s Manual carefully It contains valuable information that is necessary for the safe operation of the machine Observe all safety rules and become completely familiar with the controls Th...

Page 3: ...TENTS Page SAFETY WARNING 4 15 WARRANTY 16 SPECIFICATIONS 17 CONTROLS 18 20 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 31 CARE MAINTENANCE 32 43 TROUBLESHOOTING 44 45 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST 46 SpeedZTR 30 Part Nu...

Page 4: ...un Over Back Over RIDING LAWN MOWERS IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Pictured below are the most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander Please read and understan...

Page 5: ...ntly hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING highlighted in orange indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in deat...

Page 6: ...Stop mower if anyone enters the area Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Mower blades can throw rocks or other debris Do not operate the mower without either the en...

Page 7: ...g To avoid personal injury from accidental clutch engage ment stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the mower while...

Page 8: ...ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury To protect against possible tip over follow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights...

Page 9: ...move obstacles such as rocks tree limbs wires and other foreign objects that can be thrown by mower blades Watch for holes ruts roots and bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the mower Tall grass can h...

Page 10: ...caution when operating the mower with attachments to prevent tip over or roll over If front wheels lift off the ground pull levers back to stabilize the mower Discontinue mowing the slope SLOPE OPERA...

Page 11: ...over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the mower by putting your foot on the g...

Page 12: ...mower free of grass leaves and other debris build up If gasoline is spilled do not attempt to start the engine Move mower away from the area of the spill Do not create any source of ignition until gas...

Page 13: ...used by static electricity Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling When pra...

Page 14: ...watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area Before and during backing look BEHIND and DOWN for small children Never carry children They may fall...

Page 15: ...ents or repairs with the engine running unless otherwise specified Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown F...

Page 16: ...withinthestatedtimeframetoa secondowner 6 WarrantylaborreimbursementtodealersbasedonpublishedDixon flatrateschedule 7 Warranty doesnotapply todamageintransit orincidentsofmisuse negligence accidents...

Page 17: ...dependently driven by a Hydro Gear EZT self contained hydrostatic drive Engine 13 HP Briggs Stratton Intek 4 cycle single cylinder air cooled gasoline vertical shaft aluminum head and block cast iron...

Page 18: ...ward you TURNING Turning is controlled by moving one control lever slightly forward or rearward of the other To turn left move left lever rearward of the right lever To turn right move right lever rea...

Page 19: ...before starting engine TO SET PARKING BRAKE The hand operated parking brake is located on the right hand side To engage brake pull lever up to the rear To release brake move lever forward down Note Al...

Page 20: ...ight Throttle control for engine speed Choke for engine starting Throttle control should be set to MAXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blad...

Page 21: ...without applying parking brake or stopping engine During initial operation learning to drive set throttle at slow speed Sound judgement by the operator will prevent accidents BEFORE OPERATING MOWER 1...

Page 22: ...ey and turn to start position When engine starts release ignition key Key will return to run position 4 Move throttle to maximum speed position 6 Release parking brake 7 Swing levers inward 8 Operate...

Page 23: ...wheel lever Never attempt to move the lever with the engine running Pull the hydro release levers toward the rear of the machine and outboard until they are held in place in the slots on the release...

Page 24: ...e b Put parking brake in ON position c Swing control levers inward d Turn ignition switch to START Engine should not turn over or attempt to start NOTE If any safety check fails do not operate the mow...

Page 25: ...AFE AREA away from bystanders start the engine b Leave control levers in outward position and put parking brake OFF position c Engage blade drive d Raise slightly off seat ENGINE SHOULD STOP NOTE If a...

Page 26: ...he engine speed control to the wide open or full setting 3 Place the mower deck cut height selector in either the top or second notch Never cut more than 3 4 to 1 off the grass at any one time Attempt...

Page 27: ...peller are still turning 8 Alternate mower direction This will evenlydisperse the mulched grass clippings over the lawn for even fertilization If the mulching quality of the mower does not seem to be...

Page 28: ...nderside of the deck and the attachment chutes Empty bags often to prevent plugging 4 If the grass is tall place the mower deck cut height selector in the top or second notch Initially overlap cutting...

Page 29: ...Watch for low hanging branches or other obstacles which might hit the catcher top while turning or backing the mower Use care when backing to avoid pushing the grass bags into the frame or hot exhaust...

Page 30: ...to cut grass when it is wet Wet grass will clog the underside of the deck and discharge area 3 If the grass is tall place the mower deck cut height lever in the top or second notch Initially overlap...

Page 31: ...blades throughout the cutting season As a rule of thumb never cut off more than 1 3 of the total grass blade length Correct mowing height can reduce weeds and disease by 50 to 80 The following grass c...

Page 32: ...heck deck drive belt after 20 hours break in Check crankcase oil level before each use Clean grass debris from muffler manifold area before each use Check air intake screen after each use Clean grass...

Page 33: ...ly DANGEROUS DO NOT USE BLADE IN THIS CONDITION When notch starts discard blade New Blade Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation Observe proper blade position prior to remov...

Page 34: ...Clean top of battery and terminals with baking soda and water Identify each cable so they can be reconnected to the correct terminal Disconnect cables from terminals ALWAYS discon nect ground cable f...

Page 35: ...below Front tires 11 x 4 00 5 16 21 lbs Rear tires 18 x 6 50 8 8 14 lbs Lug nuts or lug bolts should be checked regularly for tightness LUBRICATION CHASSIS 5 grease zerks LOCATIONS 2 each front wheel...

Page 36: ...rankcase 2 Place a suitable container under the drain valve hose 3 To drain turn hex head valve stem counter clockwise with a 10mm wrench or socket Open to full open approximately 7 turns 4 After engi...

Page 37: ...quantity of oil recommended by the engine manufacturer in engine literature NOTE Engine oil changes on the SpeedZTR will require replacement of the oil filter These filters may be available from your...

Page 38: ...TENSION Transmission Drive Belt P N 16198 No adjustment necessary Engine to Mower Deck Belt P N 16328 No adjustment required Note Engagement of the blade clutch may produce a sharp high pitched chirp...

Page 39: ...ward start the engine and release the parking brake 3 Raise the seat to access hydro control linkage If right wheel creeps adjust right side linkage and vice versa Use procedure below a Loosen jam nut...

Page 40: ...CARE AND MAINTENANCE 40 Illustration A Illustration B...

Page 41: ...k to see if that measurement is the same If adjustment is required turn nut on one or both of the rear L rods until both measurements are equal 4 Turn blade so tips align with the deck in a front to r...

Page 42: ...down through hole in lower fender 6 Remove hair pin cotter and washer from one end of deck support cross shaft Note location of remaining shim washers used between chassis and mower deck pan arms Sli...

Page 43: ...your mower start the engine and engage the mower deck for a few minutes to disperse any water that may have accumulated in bearings pulleys or fans Note Allow mower to cool before washing If bearings...

Page 44: ...ean or replace fuel filters 3 HARD TO START ENGINE Fuel line clogged clean fuel line and check fuel filter 4 ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT Water in fuel drain old fuel replace with new fuel Clogged fuel...

Page 45: ...ED Operator not on seat sit on seat Faulty interlock system consult dealer Faulty blade spindle bearing consult dealer Deck drive belt not properly routed reroute Blades blocked by foreign material cl...

Page 46: ...Deck P N 16328 Engine to Transmission P N 16198 ENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERS Refer to Engine Operator s Manual for correct service intervals for engine oil changes and air filter maintenance Protect yo...

Page 47: ...NFORMATION Date of Purchase Mower Model Number Mower Serial Number Purchased From Name Address DATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNED Dixon Industries Inc P O Box 1569 Coffeyville Ks 620 251 2000 Fax 620...

Page 48: ...Inc DIXONINDUSTRIES INC P O Box 1569 Coffeyville Ks 67337 0945 620 251 2000 SpeedZTR 30 Part No 16463 106 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to ca...