Dixon 52 - 27 KOH, 60 - 27 KOH, 60 - 30 KOH, 72 - 27 KOH manual Towing Trailers Other Attachments

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

TOWING TRAILERS AND

OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavy could damage the drive or cause the mower to become unstable. Limit loads to 250 pounds (113 kg) or less with this mower.

To Free Wheel Machine

(Unlock Transmission)

When pushing or pulling the mower, be sure to engage the hydro release levers. Always turn off engine before engaging or disengaging the hydro release (free wheel) lever. Never attempt to move the lever with the engine running.

1.Raise the deck to the highest cutting position.

2.The hydro release valves are located behind the seat, on the front side of the hydro pumps.

3.To access the release valves, lift the seat frame assembly.

4.With a 5/8" wrench, rotate bolt counter-clockwise two full turns to disengage pump.

5.Repeat procedure for opposite pump.

Freewheel Valve

6.To engage, rotate each

pump bolt clockwise until bolt is snug.

NOTE: Before pushing or towing tractor, transmission must be unlocked and park brake released. The tractor should never be pulled at more than 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h) or for distances over ¼ mile (.402 km). Trailer the unit for distances over ¼ mile.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Page Important Read Carefully Page Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Roll Over Protection System Rops Owner/operator responsibilities Fire Hazards Fire Hazards CHILDREN, Bystanders and Pets Service Dixon Warrants ITS ZTR Mowers Against Defects in Material Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Seat Adjustment Instructions Controls Control LeversPark Brake To SET Park BrakeBlade Drive Choke and Throttle Control LeverOperation Instructions Mower Deck CUT Height Lift LeverBefore Operating Mower Starting Instructions Control Lever Switch Test Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsPark Brake Switch Test Blade Drive Switch Test Seat Switch TestMowing with a Mulching Attachment CUT High MOW Often Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher AttachmentSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Grass Typ es Best Cut Heig htsTowing Trailers Other Attachments To Free Wheel MachineCare and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleCutter Blade Maintenance Belt Tension BeltsEngine Battery OFF Season Battery StorageTires LubricationChanging the Engine OIL OIL FillMaintenance Procedure Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Filter ServiceService Intervals Mower Deck Leveling Procedure PARTS/SERVICE Cleaning the MowerWarranty Electrical SystemsEngine AIR and OIL Filters Standard Service Parts ListBlades Troubleshooting Engine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward OWNER’S Information Date Engine TunedDixon and ZTR Are registered trademarks