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Dixon 1950-2300 Series manual Before Operating Mower, Operation Instructions

Models: 1950-2300 Series

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE OPERATING MOWER:

1.Read and observe all safety instructions on your mower and in the manual.

2.Read engine manufacturer’s operating and maintenance instructions.

3.Discuss proper maintenance with your dealer.

4.Check engine oil.

5.Check fuel cap to be sure it is in place.

6.Be sure parking brake is on.

7.Be sure mower blade drive is off.

8.Know how to stop engine. (Turn key to off position).

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Dixon 1950-2300 Series manual Before Operating Mower, Operation Instructions

Contents

Model Year 1950-2300 SeriesIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY Controls Operation Instructions Care & Maintenance Troubleshooting Page Safety Warranty Policy SpecificationsStandard Service Parts List 1950/2300 Series INDEXRIDING LAWN MOWERS IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED SAFETYCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BLADE CONTACT TIP OVER RUN OVER BACK OVERSafety Alert Symbol Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practicesSAFETY When you see this symbol BE ALERT to the potential for injurySAFETY GENERAL OPERATIONSAFETY GENERAL OPERATION continuedSAFETY SLOPE OPERATIONDO continued SLOPE OPERATION continuedDO NOT SAFETYSAFETY SERVICESAFETY SERVICE continuedCHILDREN NEVER assume children will stay where they were last seenTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of childrenDIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY Pro Models 1950 ~ 2300 ~ Model ZTR 1950 and SPECIFICATIONS1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjuster Models 1950CONTROLS CONTROL LEVERSNote The pressure required to operate the mower is very light CHOKE CONTROL LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL LEVERCONTROLS HYDRO GEAR SYSTEM PARKING BRAKETO SET PARKING BRAKE CONTROLSCIRCUIT BREAKER BLADE DRIVEMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER NOTE Always use high position for transportTOWING OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWEROPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE UNLOCK TRANSMISSIONTESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS ENGINE SHOULD STOPOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS 5. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting SeasonOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS GRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS cold engineOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS engine has been operatedOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENTMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT continued 6. CUT HIGH - MOW OFTENOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT 6. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting SeasonOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT continuedOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS DECK ROLLERS 60” deckMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE AND MAINTENANCEBefore performing any maintenance, turn off engine allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machineryENGINE BATTERYTIRES CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCEBELT TENSION BELTSEngine to Mower Deck Belt P/N 6111 50”FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE LUBRICATIONCARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE ENGINE OILOIL FILTERS OIL FILL3. The use of any other oil filter may cause damage to the engine CARE AND MAINTENANCESERVICE INTERVALS HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL & FILTER SERVICERECOMMENDED OIL WEIGHT Dirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissionsPlease dispose of used oil at proper collection centers HYDROSTAT OIL MAINTENANCE PROCEDUREprotect your environment CARE AND MAINTENANCEWARRANTY CLEANING THE MOWERPARTS/SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSCARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK REMOVALCARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURECARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE continuedSTEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS To adjust neutralCARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS continued To adjust neutral springsCARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER TROUBLESHOOTING2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START 3. HARD TO START ENGINE8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED 7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD 9. DRIVE SYSTEMSTANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST 50” Deck60” Deck Date Purchased OWNER INFORMATIONMower Model Number Purchased FromZTRMowers Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Incdefects or other reproductive harm