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D. Slow engine speed with throttle to 

slowest position.

 

E. Turn ignition key to "OFF" (left) 

position.

 

F. Remove the key and wait for all 

movement and all sound to cease 

before dismounting.

 

11.       

BRAKING: To brake mower, gently

 

move the Steering Control Levers in the 

direction opposite to travel. If the parking 

brake is engaged with the Steering Control 

Levers in the "IN" position the engine will 

stop.

 

12.        

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: With 

the Cut Height Adjustment Lever latched 

into the top cut height latch. Insert Cut 

Height Stop Pin to desired cutting height. 

Pull Cut Height Adjustment Lever 

rearward and then to the right to clear top 

cut height latch. Lower Cut Height 

Adjustment Lever until it rests on Cut 

Height Stop Pin.

 

13.        ENGAGE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH: 

Set the Blade Clutch Switch to the "ON" 

position. The engine will not start if the 

blade clutch is engaged. If the operator is 

not in the seat, the engine will stop if the 

clutch is engaged.

 

15.        

TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE: UNLOCK 

TRANSMISSION: The transmission release levers 

are located on each side of the mower behind the 

rear drive axles and below the engine mounting 

plate. Lift the levers slightly, push them forward 

and then down to release the transmissions for 

free wheeling. To engage the transmissions lift 

the levers slightly, pull them to the rear and then 

down. NOTE: The tractor should never be pulled 

at more than 2 miles per hour or for any 

appreciable distance.

 

 

14.       

TO STOP:

 

A. Move Steering Control Levers to neutral 

position and then to the "OUT" position.

 

B. Disengage the mower blade clutch 

by moving the clutch to the "OFF" 

position. 

 

C. Set the parking brake.'"

 

 

 

 

 

 

P-11408 

(2/99)

 

Summary of Contents for ZTR 700 Series

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...tion 1 Safety Interlock Systems 3 III START UP AND OPERATION Checklist Before Operation 3 Control Locations 4 Operation 4 Mowing Recommendations 6 VI MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule 6 Maintenance Ins...

Page 3: ...ty does not apply to damage in transit or incidents of misuse negligence accidents or alteration The use of parts or components other than those supplied by Dixon Industries Inc VOIDS ALL WARRANTY 6 T...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...be trained in its proper use and warned of its dangers Before operating adjusting or servicing the Zero Turning Radius Mower they should read and understand this entire manual and the engine owner s m...

Page 6: ...cool before storing in any enclosure The engine exhaust and gasoline fumes are dangerous 14 NEVER REMOVE THE FUEL CAP or add gasoline to a running or hot engine that has not been allowed to cool for 2...

Page 7: ...Levers are moved to the IN position 6 The engine will stop if the brake is SET and the mower blade clutch is engaged CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION 1 Make sure fuel tank is full Use regular unleaded gaso...

Page 8: ...ed cranking will damage starter motor and shorten the battery life 7 ADJUST ENGINE THROTTLE AND CHOKE for desired engine smoothness and speed NOTE When mowing always run engine at full throttle 8 RELE...

Page 9: ...top Pin 13 ENGAGE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH Set the Blade Clutch Switch to the ON position The engine will not start if the blade clutch is engaged If the operator is not in the seat the engine will stop if...

Page 10: ...ase oil level before each use Clean grass from Hydrostat fans and cooling fans before each use Check air intake screen after each use Clean grass under deck after each use Check tire pressure every 10...

Page 11: ...ays reconnect the ground wire last Keep the battery clean Remove the corrosion around the battery terminals by applying a solution of one part baking soda to four parts water Coat all exposed terminal...

Page 12: ...moval Check the oil level on the dipstick The proper oil level should register between the marked hole on the dipstick and the end of the dipstick Replenish as needed with 20W 50 Motor Oil DO NOT OVER...

Page 13: ...To Align Handles Sit on the seat and push the control levers full forward and full backward If the ends do not match the handles maybe adjusted as follows a Locate Setscrew stops in the Steering Cont...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...12 P 11408 2 99...

Page 17: ...re loose or grounded check spark plug wires Spark plug s faulty or improperly gapped check spark plug condition and reset gap Electronic ignition defective consult dealer Dirty or maladjusted carburet...

Page 18: ...MOWER WONT MOVE FORWARD Drive belt broken or slipping replace drive belt Shift linkage cable disconnected reconnect Transmission shift arm disconnected reconnect Transmission oil low add oil Transmis...

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Page 20: ...NOTES...

Page 21: ...he state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries Inc Dixon Industries inc A BLOUNT International Inc company...

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