Dixon 44 / 968999611, 44 / 968999538, 44 / 968999547, 36 / 968999539, 42 / 968999689 manual Running

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OPERATION

Running

1.Release the parking brake by moving the lever downward.

Your mower is equipped with an operator presence system. When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

2.Move the steering controls to the neutral position (N).

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3.Select the cutting height using the cutting height pedal.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The mower deck’s anti-scalp rollers should be evenly adjusted.

WARNING!

Ensure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switch.

4.Engage the mower deck by pulling out the blade switch.

5.Move throttle control to full throttle (not choke)

6.The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. When both controls are in the neutral position, the machine stands still. By moving both controls an equal amount forward or backward, the machine moves in a straight line forward or backward respectively.

Released parking brake

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Cut height selection

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Engaging the mower deck

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Contents Speedztr Page Table of Contents Introduction Manufacturing Number Good ServiceImportant Information Symbols and DecalsRemove key before General Operation SafetySafety Instructions Never take passengers Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Risk of sparking Transport Customer responsibilities Controls ControlsTracking Motion Control LeversUnlocking Transmission Seat adjustment leverRefueling Throttle Control Ignition SwitchChoke Control Parking Brake Blade switchCircuit breaker Mower Deck Cut Height Lift Lever Operation OperationTraining To move forward and backwardStarting the Engine Before StartingSteering controls in the outward, locked neutral position USE Full Throttle When Mowing To remove cables, reverse order To start an engine with a weak batteryTo attach jumper cables Running Operating on hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Unlocking Transmission Moving by HandMaintenance MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Before After 50 100 Replacing battery BatteryTo clean battery and terminals Ignition System Checking the Safety SystemChecking the Engine’s Cooling Air Intake Checking and Adjusting the Throttle CableChecking and Adjusting the Choke Cable Replacing the Air Filter Checking the Fuel Pump’s Air Filter Replacing the Fuel FilterChecking the Parking Brake Checking Tire PressuresChecking the V-belts Deck beltDeck belt removal Deck belt installationPump Belt Belt installationChecking the Blades To replace EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle beltBlade replacement Side-to-side adjustment Adjusting the Mower DeckFront-to-back adjustment To level deckCleaning and Washing To adjust anti-scalp rollersHardware To adjust parking brakeMower is tracking to the left Tracking adjustmentMower is tracking to the right Change transaxles transmission filters LubricationLubrication Schedule Front Wheel Mount Lubricating the CablesFront Wheel Bearings Deck spindleEngine Oil Changing the Engine Oil Deck outer spindleChecking the Oil Level Changing the Engine Oil Filter Filter Top Port Plug Filter Guard Screws Purging Procedures Problem Cause Trouble Shooting GuideEnglish-57 English-58 Winter Storage ServiceStorage Wiring Diagrams Transmission Technical DataZTR 44 ZTR 36 Engine Productivity Overall dimensionsZTR 44 ZTR 36 Equipment ZTR 36 ZTR 44 Engine Technical DataZTR 36 ZTR 44 Equipment ZTR 42 Engine ZTR 42 Equipment ZTR 44 Engine ZTR 44 Equipment Torque Specifications Conformity Certificates Conformity CertificatesAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Service JournalAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service Service Journal Service Journal Service Journal At Least Once Each Year Service Journal Page Part No 131911 Rir 07/27/07