Dixon 503 manual Position mower deck under chassis, Mower Deck Installation

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MOWER DECK INSTALLATION

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1.To remove front body from chassis, disconnect headlights and remove acorn nut 1n middle of body.

2.Install rear hanger rods on 11ft frame, as shown In the diagram. Slide lift plate on hanger rods, small holes 1n 11ft plate will face rear of mower and start nylok nuts on each hanger rod until approximately 1/4 inch of' threads are exposed.

3.Position mower deck under chassis.

4.Place lift lever in 3rd hole from highest cut, position #5 on quadrant.

5.Using (1) of the deck support rods, Insert the rod at the corner of the lift frame and the front of the mower chassis in the groove provided on the lift frame. Pry backwards on the lift frame enough to connect the brake link into the hole on the tab of the 11ft lever. This will allow for belt installation in step #7.

6.Raise mower deck at the rear and slide (1) of the deck support rods through the mower deck lift plate and the tabs of the mower deck. "Note" A length of 2 x 4 board turned on end and placed under the mower deck for support will make this task easier if the installation 1s being done by one person, due to the weight of the mower deck.

7.Raise front of mower deck and slide front support rod through lift frame and tabs

on mower deck. Install hair pin clips on front and rear support rocs.

8.Move lift lever to lowest cut position, install engine to mower deck drive belt on top center pulley. Check belt routing after installation to make certain that belt is centered in groove of electric clutch pulley.

9.Move lift lever toward high cut position and remove brake link from hole on lift lever.

10.Install deflector chute on mower deck by using nuts and bolts provided.

Never operate mower without deflector chute in place.

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Contents Page FAX 316 251 Specifications Operation InstructionsNever run the mower blades when there are people nearby SafetyThis product Safety Safety Reminders Read Carefully Before Operation Safety Reminders Page Dimensions Width Height Length Weight 630 Ibs Chassis 11 GA rectangular tubeBlade Drive Warner electric clutch Deck leveling procedure Final preparation SET UP and ServiceSeat Assembly Instructions Repeat above procedure on left side Upper Control Lever InstallationRaise rear body cover to fully open position Mower Deck Installation Position mower deck under chassisLeveling Principals Remove battery from chassis Final PreparationSound judgment by the owner will prevent accidents No shifting or clutching requiredLight Switch Operation InstructionsThrottle Control Lever Blade DriveCare and Maintenance Model Maintenance ScheduleReverse procedure to re-install deck assembly Cutter Blade RemovalBelt Tension Forward Lever Stop Adjustment Number of grease zerks used Each front wheel casterEngine manufacturer Care and Maintenance Model Cleaning the Mower Poor cut quality CutManual MaximumDrive adjustment Or the otherRepair Box belts slippingTrouble Shooting Cause Remedy SituationPage Box, Gearbox & Hydrostats Assembly Model ZTR Fuel & Hydraulics Tanks & Fittings Assembly Model ZTR Mower Deck Assembly Model ZTR Chassis Assembly Model ZTR Body Assembly Model Zl R 5O3 1471 Seat Slide Seat StrapGrease Zerk 5625 Gearbox 6113 Blade Washer8177 Caster Tire 8178 Caster Rim 8179 8180