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Dixon 1950-2300 Series manual ZTRMowers, defects or other reproductive harm

Models: 1950-2300 Series

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ZTR®Mowers

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defects or other reproductive harm.

Dixon® and ZTR® are registered trademarks

of Dixon Industries, Inc.

DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.
a BLOUNT International Inc. Co.
P.O. Box 1569
Coffeyville, Ks 67337-0945	1950/2300
620-251-2000	Part No. 17077-0903

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Dixon 1950-2300 Series manual ZTRMowers, Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc

Contents

1950-2300 Series Model YearIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY Page Safety Warranty Policy Specifications Controls Operation Instructions Care & Maintenance TroubleshootingStandard Service Parts List 1950/2300 Series INDEXSAFETY RIDING LAWN MOWERS IF IMPROPERLY OPERATEDCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BLADE CONTACT TIP OVER RUN OVER BACK OVERFollow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices Safety Alert SymbolSAFETY When you see this symbol BE ALERT to the potential for injuryGENERAL OPERATION SAFETYGENERAL OPERATION continued SAFETYSLOPE OPERATION SAFETYSLOPE OPERATION continued DO continuedDO NOT SAFETYSERVICE SAFETYSERVICE continued SAFETYNEVER assume children will stay where they were last seen CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of childrenDIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY Pro Models 1950 ~ 2300 ~ SPECIFICATIONS Model ZTR 1950 andSEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjuster Models 1950CONTROL LEVERS CONTROLSNote The pressure required to operate the mower is very light THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER CHOKE CONTROL LEVERCONTROLS PARKING BRAKE HYDRO GEAR SYSTEMTO SET PARKING BRAKE CONTROLSBLADE DRIVE CIRCUIT BREAKERMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER NOTE Always use high position for transportOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TOWINGBEFORE OPERATING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTO FREE WHEEL MACHINE UNLOCK TRANSMISSION OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSENGINE SHOULD STOP TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS GRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS cold engine OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS engine has been operated OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS6. CUT HIGH - MOW OFTEN MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT continuedOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENTOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT continued OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSDECK ROLLERS 60” deck OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSCARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEBefore performing any maintenance, turn off engine allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machineryBATTERY ENGINETIRES CARE AND MAINTENANCECUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCEBELTS BELT TENSIONEngine to Mower Deck Belt P/N 6111 50”LUBRICATION FUEL SHUT OFF VALVECARE AND MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL CARE AND MAINTENANCEOIL FILL OIL FILTERS3. The use of any other oil filter may cause damage to the engine CARE AND MAINTENANCEHYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL & FILTER SERVICE SERVICE INTERVALSRECOMMENDED OIL WEIGHT Dirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissionsHYDROSTAT OIL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE Please dispose of used oil at proper collection centersprotect your environment CARE AND MAINTENANCECLEANING THE MOWER WARRANTYPARTS/SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSMOWER DECK REMOVAL CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE continued CARE AND MAINTENANCETo adjust neutral STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTSCARE AND MAINTENANCE To adjust neutral springs STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS continuedCARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START 3. HARD TO START ENGINE7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS 8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD 9. DRIVE SYSTEM50” Deck STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST60” Deck OWNER INFORMATION Date PurchasedMower Model Number Purchased FromDixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc ZTRMowersdefects or other reproductive harm