Dixon RAM XS5025BF / 968999725, RAM XS7227 / 968999724, RAM XS6025 / 968999723 manual 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) 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 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 Operator’s Manual Page Contents English-4 Introduction Manufacturing Number Good ServiceImportant Information Symbols and DecalsMoving sharp blades under cover General Operation SafetyNever take passengers Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline General Maintenance Risk of sparking Transport Roll over Protection system Rops Control Locations Motion control levers Fuses ControlsSteering Control Levers Throttle Control Blade SwitchParking Brake Fuses Ignition SwitchChoke Control Fuel Tank Fuel Shut Off Valve Cutting Height AdjusterHour Meter Seat Adjustment LeverSteering OperationTraining Starting the Engine Before StartingPlace controls in neutral position To remove cables, reverse order Starting the engine with a weak batteryRunning 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 AfterLeast in hours Once Before After Each Year 100 300 MaintenanceDaily Weekly At Replacing battery BatteryTo clean battery and terminals Ignition System Safety SystemChoke Cable Engine Cooling Air IntakeThrottle Cable Servicing Precleaner Air Filter MaintenanceReplacing Air Filter Servicing Paper ElementFuel Pump Air Filter Replacing the Fuel FilterBelts Tire PressuresDeck belt removal Deck belt installationPump Belt Belt installationCutting Blades Replacing pump beltBlade replacement Leveling deck Adjusting the Mower DeckAdjusting Cutting Height Anti-scalp rollers Removal and installation of caster wheel Cleaning and WashingCaster Wheels HardwareChange transaxles transmission filters General LubricationFront Wheel Mount Lubricating the CablesFront Wheel Bearings Deck spindleEngine Oil Filter Engine OilDeck outer spindle Engine Oil Levels Changing the Engine OilFluid Change Purging ProceduresHydraulic Pump Problem Cause TroubleshootingEnglish-54 Storage ServiceStorage Winter StorageSchematics Ram Xs5025 Technical DataProductivity Ram Xs7227 Engine 7227 Torque Specifications AccessoriesConformity Certificates Conformity CertificatesUSA requirements CE requirementsDelivery Service Service JournalAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-66 English-67 English-68 At Least Once Each Year Page Page Part No 132401 IR 11/15/07