Dixon ZTR 700 Series, Operator'S Manual

9. 

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS:

Before each use, check to be sure that the 

cooling fins of the hydrostatic 

transmissions are clean. Excessive 

accumulation of oil, dirt, or trash may 

cause the transmissions to overheat. 

NEVER WASH ACROSS TOP OF 

RESERVOIR with water or steam. Fill 

reservoir as required per the maintenance 

schedule listed in this book.

10.        HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT

REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE:

(The hydrostatic drive is equipped with an 

automatic, anti-backlash belt take-up)

A. Remove the 3/8° bolt lockwasher, 

heavy washer, and spring, from the rear 

of the assembly.

B. Squeeze the clamp latch to release the 

clamp, allowing the idler arm/pulley to 

swing forward towards the front of the 

mower. Remove old belt if required. 

Replace with new belt. C. With the belt in 

place on all pullies reinsert the spring, 

heavy washer, lockwasher, and 3/8° bolt. 

Tighten 3/8" bolt fully.

11.        LEVELING THE DECK:

A. Set the tire pressure on all four tires

B.  Move the tractor to a hard, level 

surface (i.e. Concrete or blacktop). 

Place a 2 x 4 board under all four 

comers of the deck shell, just inside 

of the anti-scalping wheels. Lower 

the deck down onto the boards. The 

deck must rest on the boards, NOT 

the anti-scalping wheels.. Adjust the 

deck hangers longer or shorter until 

the deck "just" comes off of the 

boards. Remove the boards and 

verify that the deck is hanging on all 

four deck hangers, re-adjust if 

necessary. Lock the jam nuts on the 

two front deck hangers. (NOTE: the 

two rear deck hangers will be easier 

to adjust if the fender skirts are 

removed).

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