Dixon ZTR 700 Series, Operator'S Manual

PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND

LOWERING THE DECK FOR

SERVICING

12.   RAISING THE DECK:

A.   Remove cut height adjustment pin and 

completely lower the cut height adjustment 

lever. Re-insert the cut height adjustment 

pin into the 3-1/2° cut height position (this 

will lock the cut height adjustment lever into 

the lowest position).

.  B.  Flip up the foot deck to allow access to the 

engine to deck drive belt. Roll the engine to 

deck drive belt off the center spindle. Hook 

the engine to deck drive belt onto the bolt 

protruding out of the top of the foot deck 

support angle.

C.  Lift the rear corner of the deck and 

disconnect the rear deck  mounting 

latch. Repeat for the other side.

D.  Position the front caster wheels so they are 

away from the deck (such as the tractor 

would be traveling in reverse).

E.  Attach a hoist to the deck lift bolt. Lift the 

nose of the deck until the deck is standing 

vertical and the deck latch engages.

IMPORTANT NOTE: MAKE SURE 

THAT THE DECK IS LIFTED FAR 

ENOUGH FOR THE DECK LATCH TO 

FULLY ENGAGE THE LOCKING

PIN (located on the left side of the deck 

mounting suspension). This will prevent 

the deck from falling down when 

servicing the underside of the mower 

deck.

13.   LOWERING THE DECK: 

A.  While lifting the nose of the deck disengage the 

deck latch from the locking pin. Push

the bottom of the deck towards the rear of the 

tractor while holding the deck latch so that it 

clears the locking pin. Lower the deck until it 

rest on the ground.

-B.  Lift the rear comer of the deck and re -

connect the rear deck mounting latch. 

Repeat for the other side.

C.  Roll the engine to deck drive belt back onto the 

center spindle. Insure that the engine to deck 

drive belt is installed onto all of the pullies and 

idlers in the drive train.

D.  Lower the foot deck down into the operation 

position.