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Dixon 17823-0704 manual Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual, Ram Series

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RAM SERIES

RAM SERIES

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual

Residential Mowers

RAM 42

RAM 44

RAM 50

Commercial Mowers

RAM 44 MAG™

RAM 50 MAG™

Model Year 2005

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Dixon 17823-0704 manual Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual, Ram Series, RAM 44 MAG RAM 50 MAG

Contents

RAM SERIES Safety Instructions & Operator’s ManualResidential Mowers RAM RAM RAM Commercial Mowers RAM 44 MAG RAM 50 MAGIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY TABLE OF CONTENTS Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Over SAFETYSAFETY Safety Alert SymbolWhen you see this symbol, BE ALERT Follow the recommended safety precautions andGENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION continued GENERAL OPERATION continued Protect your eyes. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mowerSLOPE OPERATION DO continued SLOPE OPERATION continuedDO NOT SLOPE OPERATION continuedFIRE HAZARDS FIRE HAZARDS continued CHILDREN SERVICE DIXON ZTR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICY RAM 44 MAG AND RAM 50 MAG~Commercial Mowers SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SPECIFICATIONSResidential Models SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SPECIFICATIONSCommercial Models 42” Models SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS44” and 50” Models CONTROL LEVERS CONTROLSTO SET PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKETRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM CONTROLSCIRCUIT BREAKER BLADE DRIVETHROTTLE CONTROL LEVER CONTROLSCONTROLS MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVERBEFORE OPERATING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONSTO FREE WHEEL MACHINE Unlock Transmission TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSof each mowing day OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENTOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT continuedOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENTOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT continuedFailure to observe the following instructions WARNING may result in personal injuryOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONSMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE AND MAINTENANCEUse extreme care when working on machinery common safety practices with toolsCARE AND MAINTENANCE CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCEENGINE BATTERYCARE AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION TIRESCARE AND MAINTENANCE BELT TENSION BELTSCARE AND MAINTENANCE BELT TENSION MANUAL ADJUSTMENT 42”, 44” & 50” CARE AND MAINTENANCEHex Nut Idler Shock Mount “L” Rod Idler Weldment CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE ENGINE OILCARE AND MAINTENANCE OIL FILLCARE AND MAINTENANCE NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTIllustration A Illustration B CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDUREWARRANTY CLEANING THE MOWERPARTS/SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSCARE AND MAINTENANCE DECK REMOVALBLADES STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTSTANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST ENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERSBELTS ~42” Deck~1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER TROUBLESHOOTING2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START 3. HARD TO START ENGINE7.MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS TROUBLESHOOTING8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED 6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDNOTES NOTES Date of Purchase Mower Model Number OWNER’S INFORMATIONMower Serial Number Purchased From Name AddressDixon Industries, Inc Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks ofDIXON INDUSTRIES, INC P.O. Box