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Dixon 42, 44, 50, 44 MAG, 50 MAG manual Safety, Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Over

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

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SAFETY

SAFETY

RIDING LAWN MOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED

CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

Pictured below are the most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander. Please read and understand this manual to prevent injuries.

Blade Contact

Tip Over

Run Over

Back Over

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Dixon 42, 44, 50, 44 MAG, 50 MAG manual Safety, Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Over

Contents

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual RAM SERIESResidential Mowers RAM RAM RAM Commercial Mowers RAM 44 MAG RAM 50 MAGIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY & WARNINGWARRANTY SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back OverSafety Alert Symbol SAFETYWhen you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury Follow the recommended safety precautions andGENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION continued Maintain or replace safety & instruction labels as needed GENERAL OPERATION continuedSLOPE OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION continued SLOPE OPERATION continued Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause slidingFIRE HAZARDS FIRE HAZARDS continued CHILDREN SERVICE DIXON ZTR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICY SpeedZTR, RAM 42, RAM 44 & RAM 50 - Residential MowersDIXON ZTR PRO SERIES COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICY RAM 44 MAG AND RAM 50 MAG~Commercial MowersSPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SPECIFICATIONSResidential Models SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SPECIFICATIONSCommercial Models 42” Models SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS44” and 50” Models CONTROLS CONTROL LEVERSPARKING BRAKE TO SET PARKING BRAKETRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM CONTROLSBLADE DRIVE CIRCUIT BREAKERTHROTTLE CONTROL LEVER CONTROLSMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER CONTROLSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWERSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTO FREE WHEEL MACHINE Unlock Transmission TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSBLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST a Put parking brake in ON position TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT continued OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT continued OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSFailure to observe the following instructions WARNING may result in personal injuryOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS5. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSCARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEBefore performing any maintenance, turn off engine allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machineryCUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCEENGINE BATTERYCARE AND MAINTENANCE TIRES LUBRICATIONCARE 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 CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL CARE AND MAINTENANCEOIL FILL CARE AND MAINTENANCENEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE Illustration A Illustration BMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE CARE AND MAINTENANCECLEANING THE MOWER WARRANTYPARTS/SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSDECK REMOVAL CARE AND MAINTENANCESTANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST BLADESENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERS STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTBELTS ~42” Deck~TROUBLESHOOTING 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START 3. HARD TO START ENGINETROUBLESHOOTING 7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED 6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDPage Page OWNER’S INFORMATION Name AddressDATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNEDDixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc DIXON INDUSTRIES, INCP.O. Box Coffeyville, Ks