Dixon RAM MAG 44 / 968999559, RAM MAG 50 / 968999651, RAM 44 / 968999551 manual Controls

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This operator’s manual describes the Dixon Zero Turn Rider. The rider is fitted with a Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Honda or Kawasaki four stroke V-twin engine developing 20 - 26 horse power.

Transmission from the engine is made via two belt-driven hydraulic transaxles, one for each drive wheel. Using the left and right steering controls, the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed.

Zero Turn Rider	8050-145

Control Locations

5	3	7	1
5
6	9
4	9
4	11		13
			13
	12	10
	8	2
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Locations of the controls

		Page			Page
1.	Parking brake	17	8.	Hour meter	21
2.	Motion control levers	16	9.	Choke control	21
3.	Fuel shut off valve	18	10.	Ignition switch	21
4.	Seat adjustment bolts	18	11.	Throttle control	22
5.	Fuel tank cap	19	12.	Blade switch	22
6.	By pass linkage	19	13.	Cutting height pedal	23
7.	Fuses	20

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Contents Operators manual Page Contents OPERATOR’S ManualEnglish-2 Introduction IntroductionGood Service Manufacturing NumberSymbols and Decals Symbols and DecalsXxxx xxxxxx Repair work Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsGeneral Operation English-8 Personal Safety Equipment Slope OperationChildren Maintenance General Maintenance Risk of sparking Transport Important InformationCustomer responsibilities Controls ControlsParking Brake Motion Control LeversSeat adjustment bolts TrackingFuel Shut Off Valve Refueling By pass linkage FusesIgnition Switch Hour MeterChoke Control Blade switch Throttle ControlAccessories Cutting height pedalOperation OperationTraining Before Starting Starting the EngineDepress the control for disengaging the mower deck Set the choke control USE Full Throttle When Mowing To start an engine with a weak battery To remove cables, reverse orderMower deck’s anti-scalp rollers should be evenly adjusted RunningOperating on hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Moving by Hand Maintenance MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Nance Once Maintenance Each Before After 100 Replacing battery BatteryTo clean battery and terminals Always use protective glasses when handling the batteryIgnition System Checking the Safety System Checking and Adjusting Throttle Cable Checking and Adjusting the Choke CableChecking the Engines Cooling Air Intake Replacing the Air Filter Briggs & Stratton Engine Standard air filterReplacing Heavy Duty Air Filter Kohler Replacing the Air Filter Honda Replacing the Fuel Filter Checking the Fuel Pump’s Air FilterChecking Tire Pressures Deck belt Checking the Parking BrakeChecking the V-belts To replace deck beltDeck belt installation To replace IZT Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle belt Belt installationIZT belt IZT belt removalChecking the Blades Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise Adjusting the Mower Deck Adjusting Cutting HeightLeveling To adjust anti-scalp rollers Removal and installation of caster wheel Cleaning and WashingUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing Caster WheelsMower is tracking to the right Tracking adjustmentTo adjust parking brake Mower is tracking to the leftLubrication Schedule LubricationLubrication Change transaxles transmission filtersFront Wheel Mount Lubricating the CablesLubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Front Wheel BearingsDeck outer spindle Engine Oil Changing the Engine OilChecking the Oil Level Changing the Engine Oil Filter Transaxle Transmission Fluid ChangeExpansion Tank Purging Procedures Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause English-62 English-63 Storage ServiceStorage Winter StorageWiring Diagrams Technical Data Technical DataRAM 44 RAM 50 Productivity RAM MAG 44/968999615 RAM MAG 50/968999617 English-69 RAM MAG 44/968999650 RAM MAG 50/968999651 English-71 RAM MAG 50/968999561 Hand/Arm A8 20 m/s2 Whole Body A8 14 m/s2 Torque Specifications USA requirements Conformity CertificatesConformity Certificates CE requirementsDelivery Service Service JournalService Journal Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, signAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-79 English-80 English-81 At Least Once Each Year Warranty Dixon ZTR Commercial / Residential Warranty PolicyPage Page Part No 131393R1 09/19/07