Dixon ZEETER 422 & 424, Operator'S Manual

ALWAYS DISENGAGE BLADE OPERATION BEFORE 
DISMOUNTING.

9. Parking Brake:

Parking brake is on right hand side of floor area and is 

engaged by pushing full forward with foot. To disengage, 

pull lever back toward operator by hand. In emergency 

situations, brake may be used in conjunction with the 

natural braking of the transaxle by applying pressure with 

foot. Always set parking brake before dismounting. Be sure 

that parking brake is disengaged before moving.

MAINTENANCE

BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, SHUT 

OFF ENGINE, ALLOW TO COOL AND DISCONNECT 

SPARK PLUG.

ENGINE

For complete engine operating and maintenance informa-

tion, refer to engine operating and maintenance instructions 

furnished by the engine manufacturer and supplied  with 

each mower.

BATTERY

Procedure for initial activation of battery:

1. Fill with electrolyte solution to lower ring of battery.

2. Let stand for 30 minutes.

3. Charge at 4 amps for 3 hours or 1 amp for 12 hours.

4. After initial filling, fluid level may be maintained with distilled 

water.

Procedure for off-season storage:

1. Charge battery.

2. Disconnect cables from battery terminals. Identify cables so 

that they may be easily reconnected to the correct

terminal. (See also wiring diagram shown on Body Assembly 

illustration.)

3. Clean top of battery and terminals.

4. Do not remove battery from mower.

5. To reactivate, reconnect cables to correct terminals and 

charge battery if needed.

BELT ADJUSTMENT

The best tension for a V -belt drive is the lowest tension at 

which the belts will not slip under normal load condition. Check 

the tension on a new belt frequently  during first hours of 

operation and every  10-15 hours or monthly thereafter. Too 

much tension shortens belt and bearing life. Too little tension 

causes slippage and loss of power. Be sure that belts and 

pulleys are kept free of foreign material. If belt slippage occurs, 

tighten it just enough to prevent slippage.

TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT

To adjust tension, loosen four (4) bolts which hold engine to 

mount and belt keeper in place. Adjust tension bolt (located at 

rear of chassis) until desired tension is achieved.  Do not over 

tighten. Tighten four (4) bolts holding engine.

MOWER DRIVE BELT

Belt tension for mower drive belt is adjusted by loosening nut 

on mower deck turnbuckle assembly and turning turnbuckle to 

achieve desired tension. Retighten nut. Tension should  be 

checked with belt in engaged position.

REPLACE BELTS WHEN ADJUSTMENT CAN NO 
LONGER BE MADE SATISFACTORILY OR IF BELTS BE-
COME WORN.