Dixon 16463-0704

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST :

a) Swing control levers to outward position.

b) Disengage blade drive.

c) Put parking brake in OFF position.

d) Turn ignition switch to START .

Engine should not turn over or attempt to start.

CONTROL LEVER SWITCH TEST:

a) Disengage blade drive.

b) Put parking brake in ON position.

c) Swing control levers inward.

d) Turn ignition switch to START .

Engine should not turn over or attempt to start.

NOTE: If any safety check fails, do not operate the

mower until the system has been checked and repaired

by an Authorized Dixon® Dealer.

TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:

Failure to observe the following testing instructions

could result in serious injury or death.

The following tests should be performed at the start

of each mowing day.

Contents

Main Page TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION: Never Page GENERAL OPERATION (continued): , SLOPE OPERATION: Page SLOPE OPERATION (continued): DO NOT FIRE HAZARDS: FIRE HAZARDS (continued): CHILDREN: SERVICE: 16 DIXON ZTR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICY SpeedZTR, RAM 42, RAM 44 & RAM 50 - Residential Mowers SPECIFICATIONS CONTROL LEVERS Note: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutral position and swing them outward. PARKING BRAKE: CAUTION TO SET PARKING BRAKE: TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM BLADE DRIVE: THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER: MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER: NEVER BEFORE OPERATING MOWER: STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS: TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE (Unlock Transmission): Page TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT: Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season. MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT (continued): MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT: MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT (continued): Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season. WARNING SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS: Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet. 5. Maintain sharp blade(s) throughout the cutting season. GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE: ENGINE: BATTERY: TIRES: LUBRICATION: CAUTION CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL: OIL FILL: CAUTION Page NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT Page MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE: DECK REMOVAL: Page Page TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST OWNERS INFORMATION