Dixon 42 / 968999689, 44 / 968999538, 44 / 968999611, 44 / 968999547, 36 / 968999539 Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations

Thank you for purchasing a Dixon ride-on mower. This machine is built for superior efficiency to rapidly mow primarily large areas. A control panel easily accessible to the operator and a hydrostatic transmission regulated by steering controls both contribute to the machine’s performance.

This manual is a valuable document. Read the contents carefully before using or servicing the machine. The following of instructions (use, service, maintenance, etc.) by all who operate this machine is important for the safety of the operator and others. It can also considerably increase the life span of the machine and increase its resale value.

If you sell your machine, be sure to give the operator’s manual to the new owner.

The final chapter of this operator’s manual provides a Service Journal. Ensure that service and repair work are documented. A well-kept service journal reduces service costs for the maintenance and affects the machine’s resale value. Please contact your dealer for more information. Take the operator’s manual along when the machine is taken to your dealer for service.

General

In this operator’s manual, left and right, backward and forward are used in relation to the machine’s normal driving direction.

Continuous dedication to improve our products require that specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Driving and Transport on Public Roads

Check applicable road traffic regulations before transporting on public roads. If the machine is transported, you must always use approved fastening equipment and ensure that the machine is well anchored. DO NOT operate this machine on public roadways.

Towing

Do not tow this machine, it may cause damage to the drive system.

Do not tow any trailers, etc. with this mower. They may jackknife or overturn causing damage to the mower and possible serious injury to the operator.

Operating

This machine is constructed only for mowing grass on lawns and even ground without obstacles such as stones, tree stumps, etc. The machine can also be used for other tasks when equipped with special accessories provided by the manufacturer. Operating instructions for the accessories are provided with delivery. All other types of uses are incorrect. The manufacturer’s directions concerning operation, maintenance, and repairs must be carefully followed.

Lawn mowers and all power equipment, can be potentially dangerous if used improperly. Safety requires good judgement, careful use in accordance with these instructions and common sense.

The machine must only be operated, maintained, and repaired by persons familiar with the machine’s special characteristics and who are also knowledgeable about the safety instructions. Use only approved repair parts to maintain this machine.

Accident prevention regulations, other general safety regulations, occupational safety rules, and traffic regulations must be followed without fail.

Unauthorized modifications to the design of the machine may absolve the manufacturer from liability for any resulting personal injury or property damage.

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Contents Speedztr Page Table of Contents Introduction Good Service Manufacturing NumberSymbols and Decals Important InformationRemove key before Safety Instructions SafetyGeneral Operation Never take passengers Personal Safety Equipment Slope OperationChildren Maintenance Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Maintenance Risk of sparking Transport Customer responsibilities Controls ControlsMotion Control Levers TrackingSeat adjustment lever Unlocking TransmissionRefueling Choke Control Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Circuit breaker Blade switchParking Brake Mower Deck Cut Height Lift Lever Operation OperationTraining To move forward and backwardBefore Starting Starting the EngineSteering controls in the outward, locked neutral position USE Full Throttle When Mowing To attach jumper cables To start an engine with a weak batteryTo remove cables, reverse order Running Operating on hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Moving by Hand Unlocking TransmissionMaintenance Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance Before After 50 100 To clean battery and terminals BatteryReplacing battery Checking the Safety System Ignition SystemChecking and Adjusting the Choke Cable Checking and Adjusting the Throttle CableChecking the Engine’s Cooling Air Intake Replacing the Air Filter Replacing the Fuel Filter Checking the Fuel Pump’s Air FilterChecking Tire Pressures Checking the Parking BrakeChecking the V-belts Deck beltDeck belt installation Deck belt removalBelt installation Pump BeltChecking the Blades To replace EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle beltBlade replacement Adjusting the Mower Deck Side-to-side adjustmentFront-to-back adjustment To level deckTo adjust anti-scalp rollers Cleaning and WashingTo adjust parking brake HardwareMower is tracking to the right Tracking adjustmentMower is tracking to the left Lubrication Schedule LubricationChange transaxles transmission filters Lubricating the Cables Front Wheel MountFront Wheel Bearings Deck spindleDeck outer spindle Engine Oil Changing the Engine OilChecking the Oil Level Changing the Engine Oil Filter Filter Top Port Plug Filter Guard Screws Purging Procedures Trouble Shooting Guide Problem CauseEnglish-57 English-58 Storage ServiceWinter Storage Wiring Diagrams ZTR 44 ZTR 36 Engine Technical DataTransmission ZTR 44 ZTR 36 Equipment Overall dimensionsProductivity Technical Data ZTR 36 ZTR 44 EngineZTR 36 ZTR 44 Equipment ZTR 42 Engine ZTR 42 Equipment ZTR 44 Engine ZTR 44 Equipment Torque Specifications Conformity Certificates Conformity CertificatesService Journal Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, signAfter 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