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Dixon 42, 44, 50, 44 MAG, 50 MAG manual Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual, Ram Series

Models: 42, 44, 50, 44 MAG, 50 MAG

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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 42, 44, 50, 44 MAG, 50 MAG manual Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual, Ram Series, 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 SAFETY & WARNING TABLE OF CONTENTSWARRANTY SPECIFICATIONSBlade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Over SAFETYSAFETY Safety Alert SymbolWhen you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury Follow the recommended safety precautions andGENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION continued GENERAL OPERATION continued Maintain or replace safety & instruction labels as neededSLOPE OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION continued Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding SLOPE OPERATION continuedFIRE HAZARDS FIRE HAZARDS continued CHILDREN SERVICE SpeedZTR, RAM 42, RAM 44 & RAM 50 - Residential Mowers DIXON ZTR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICYRAM 44 MAG AND RAM 50 MAG~Commercial Mowers DIXON ZTR PRO SERIES COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICYSPECIFICATIONS 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 SYSTEMSBLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST a Put parking brake in ON position TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 CLIPPINGS5. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONSMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE AND MAINTENANCEBefore performing any maintenance, turn off engine allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machineryCARE AND MAINTENANCE CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCEENGINE BATTERYCARE AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION TIRESCARE AND MAINTENANCE Lug nuts or lug bolts should be checked regularly for tightnessBELT 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 FORWARDPage Page Name Address OWNER’S INFORMATIONDATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNEDDIXON INDUSTRIES, INC Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, IncP.O. Box Coffeyville, Ks