Dixon 968999722, Ram Ultra 72, Ram Ultra 50, Ram Ultra 27, Ram Ultra 60 manual Tire Pressures, Belts

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MAINTENANCE

Tire Pressures

Rear tires should have a pressure of 10 psi / 69 kPa /.7 bar. Front tires should be at 15 psi / 103 kPa / 1 bar.

Parking Brake

Visually check that no damage is found on the lever, cables, or switch belonging to the parking brake. Perform a standstill test and check that there is sufficient braking action.

To adjust the parking brake, contact the Dixon service workshop.

WARNING!

Faulty adjustment will result in reduced braking ability and can cause an accident.

8011-564

Tire pressures

8061-019

Parking brake

V-belts

Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe cracking and large nicks.

NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in normal operation.

The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The machine must be absolutely standing still when applying the parking brake.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Page Contents English-4 Introduction Manufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols and decals Moving sharp blades under cover General Operation SafetySafety Instructions Never take passengers Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline General Maintenance Risk of sparking Transport Roll over Protection system Rops Motion control levers Fuses ControlsControl Locations Steering Control Levers Throttle Control Blade SwitchParking Brake Fuses Ignition SwitchChoke Control Fuel Tank Fuel Shut Off Valve Cutting Height AdjusterHour Meter Seat Adjustment LeverSteering TrainingStarting the Engine Before StartingPlace controls in neutral position To remove cables, reverse order Starting the engine with a weak batteryJumper cables Running Ensure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switchOperating On Hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Pump release valves Moving by HandMaintenance Schedule MaintenanceDaily Weekly Maintenance interval Least Hours Once Maintenance Before AfterDixon-35 Replacing battery BatteryTo clean battery and terminals Ignition System Safety SystemChoke Cable Engine Cooling Air IntakeThrottle Cable Air Filter Servicing PrecleanerReplacing Air Filter Servicing Paper ElementFuel Pump Air Filter Fuel FilterBelts Tire PressuresDeck Belt Deck belt installationCutting Blades Belt installationPump Belt Replacing pump belt Belt removalBlade replacement Cutting Height Adjusting the Mower DeckLeveling Anti-scalp rollers Removal and installation of caster wheel Cleaning and WashingCaster Wheels HardwareGeneral LubricationLubricating the Cables LubricationFront Wheel Mount Front Wheel BearingsEngine Oil Filter Engine OilDeck outer spindle Engine Oil Levels Changing the Engine OilPurging Hydraulic PumpFluid Change Problem Cause TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Winter Storage ServiceStorage Schematics Transmission Technical Data968999722 968999723 Engine 968999726 Productivity Overall Dimensions968999722 968999723 968999725 968999726 968999724 Engine 968999773 968999724 968999773 Torque Specifications AccessoriesCE requirements USA requirementsAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Service JournalDelivery Service After the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service Service Journal Dixon-67 Service Journal At Least Once Each Year Page Page 539 132404 R02 04/01/08