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Dixon RAM 44, BS, BS, HON, KOH, KAW, HON manual Towing Trailers And Other Attachments

Models: RAM 44, BS, BS, HON, KOH, KAW, HON RAM 44 BS, RAM 50 BS, RAM MAG 44 HON, RAM MAG 44 KOH, RAM MAG 50 KAW, RAM 50 MAG HON, RAM 50 MAG KOH

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TOWING TRAILERS AND

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

TOWING TRAILERS AND

OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavy could damage the drive or cause the mower to become unstable. Limit loads to 250 pounds (113 kg) or less with this mower.

To Free Wheel Machine

(Unlock Transmission)

When pushing or pulling the mower, be sure to engage the hydro release levers. Always turn off engine before engaging or disengaging the hydro release (free wheel) lever. Never attempt to move the lever with the engine running.

•Raise the deck to the highest cutting position.

•Pull the bypass lever out and into the slots so that it is held in the bypass position.

•To reengage to drive, reverse the above procedure.

—Fig. 5—

Hydro Release Lever with the head outside the rear deck—bypass position

NOTE: Before pushing or towing tractor, transmission must be unlocked and park brake released. The tractor should never be pulled at more than 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h) or for distances over ¼ mile (.402 km). Trailer the unit for distances over ¼ mile.

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Dixon RAM 44, BS, BS, HON, KOH, KAW, HON Towing Trailers And Other Attachments, To Free Wheel Machine, Unlock Transmission

Contents

RAM SERIES Safety Instructions and Operator’s ManualPage IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY Page RAM SERIES Part Number 539 114246IR TABLE OF CONTENTSBlade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Over SAFETYRIDING LAWN MOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHSafety Alert Symbol DANGERSAFETY GENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION continued SLOPE OPERATION DO NOT SLOPE OPERATION continuedFIRE HAZARDS FIRE HAZARDS continued CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND PETS Children are attracted to lawn mowers and the mowing activityBe alert to avoid accidents SERVICE RAM 44, RAM 50, RAM 44 MAG & RAM 50 MAG DIXON ZTR COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICYSPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SPECIFICATIONSSeat Slide Adjuster SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position 2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjusterTO GO BACKWARDS CONTROLSCONTROL LEVERS TO GO FORWARDPARK BRAKE TO SET PARK BRAKECONTROLS BLADE DRIVE CHOKE AND THROTTLE CONTROL LEVERCONTROLS MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWEROPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSPARK BRAKE SWITCH TEST CONTROL LEVER SWITCH TESTOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TESTSEAT SWITCH TEST TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSOPERATION 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 continuedOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGSGRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSBest Cut Heig hts OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSTo Free Wheel Machine Unlock TransmissionUse extreme care when working on machinery CARE AND MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before performing any maintenance, turn off engineCARE AND MAINTENANCE CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCEENGINE BATTERYOFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGE BELTSLug nuts or lug bolts should be checked regularly for tightness TIRESLUBRICATION CARE AND MAINTENANCECHANGING THE ENGINE OIL OIL FILLCARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE TRACKING ADJUSTMENTMower is tracking to the right Mower is tracking to the leftCARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDUREELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CLEANING THE MOWERWARRANTY PARTS/SERVICE3. HARD TO START ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER 2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD TROUBLESHOOTING8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED clean deck/check for loose belt44 Deck STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTBLADES ENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERSDATE ENGINE TUNED OWNER’S INFORMATIONDate of Purchase Mower Model Number Mower Serial Number Purchased FromDixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Ram SeriesPart No. 539 114246IR