Dixon ZTR 34, ZTR 44, ZTR 34 manual Cutter Blade Maintenance

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

!

CAUTION

Stop engine and remove ignition key

for safety. Wear heavy, thick gloves

 

 

 

 

when holding onto cutter blade, avoid

 

 

the sharp edge of the blade.

 

 

 

CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE

Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. Observe proper blade position prior to removal.

1.Safely raise front of mower.

2.Hold or block blade from turning.

3.Loosen blade bolt and remove blade.

4.When replacing blade, tighten blade bolt securely. Refer to Fig 6. Tighten blade bolt to 60 ft. lbs. (81Nm)

Spindle

Assembly

Mower Blade

Blade Bolt

P/N 539 117839

Blade Washer

P/N 539 117838

Fig. 9

Blades should be discarded when worn excessively.

New blade

 

 

 

 

DANGEROUS!

 

When notch starts,

Do not use blade

Fig. 10

discard blade

in this condition!

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Contents Safety Instructions Operator’s Manual Important Read Carefully Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Do not Slope OperationFire Hazards Fire Hazards CHILDREN, Bystanders and Pets Service Black Bear, Kodiak, Grizzly & SilverTip Mowers Specifications Specifications Black Bear 44 Model Seat Adjustment Instructions Control Levers ControlsTo SET Park Brake Park BrakeMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Circuit Breaker Blade DriveBefore Operating Mower Operation InstructionsStarting Instructions Park Brake Switch Test Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsBlade Drive Switch Test Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with aSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions To Free Wheel Machine Unlock Transmission Towing Trailers Other AttachmentsMaintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceCutter Blade Maintenance Engine BatteryOFF Season Battery Storage Belt Tension BeltsLubrication TiresOIL Fill Changing the Engine OILService Intervals Hydrostatic Transmission OIL and Filter ServiceHydrostat OIL Maintenance Procedure Neutral Adjustment Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Mower Deck Leveling ProcedureMower Deck Removal Electrical Systems Cleaning the MowerWarranty PARTS/SERVICEEngine Starts but Cuts OUT TroubleshootingSkips in spots Check for loose belt/slow ground speed Engine AIR and OIL Filters Standard Service Parts ListBlades and Belts Date Engine Tuned OWNER’S InformationPage Dixon and ZTR Are registered trademarks