Dixon ZTR 308-311 brochure Technical Data Brochure

TECHNICAL DATA BROCHURE ZTR 308-311

IMPORTANT - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION.

Seat Adjustment

Loosen Bolts on sliding brackets under each side of seat, slide seat forward or rearward to desired position. Re -tighten bolts. Do not operate mower with bracket bolts in a loose condition.

Mower Blade Operation

To start mower b l a d e s , move l e v e r on floor s l o w l y to "ENGAGE" p o s i t i o n . To stop mower b l a d e s , move l e v e r on floor s l o w l y to "DISENGAGE" p o s i t i o n .

Body Removal

1.Disconnect throttle cable from engine.

2.Disconnect the rear wiring loom (P/N 4109) from the body by lightly squeezing the Econo -

	Seal	plug. This is located at the left rear of the body.
3.	Note:	Loosen bolts that hold body switch ( P / N 4079) and slide switch away from engaging
	rod.	Tighten one bolt just enough to hold s w i t c h in this position until body is
	reassembled.
4.	Remove 4 control l e v e r bolts and remove upper control l e v e r s ( P / N 1501L- 1501R).
5.	Remove engaging handle ( P / N 6089) by removing b o l t and nut under handle.

6.Remove the 2 attach nuts on floor of body and 2 sheet metal screws at the rear of body.

7.Place height adjustment lever in vertical position, engage parking brake and carefully l i f t body up and off c h a s s i s .

8.Reverse the above procedure for a s s e m b l y .

Safety Checks

With the mower deck in the engaged position slide the body s w i t c h (P/N 4079) toward the engaging rod (P/N 6087-1) until the switch leaf just makes contact with the s w i t c h button. Tighten both bolts in switch bracket.

With mower deck engaged, attempt to start engine in all cutting height positions . If engine starts in any cutting height position, re -adjust the s w i t c h . Disengage the mower deck and start the engine in each cutting height position. If engine fails to start in any cutting height position, re-adjust switch.

With operator in normal mowing/position, engage mower deck and remove w e i g h t from seat. The engine should stop. Repeat this procedure in each cutting height position. If engine does not stop when operator rises from seat in each cutting height position, return to an authorized Dixon dealer for adjustment f>r repairs.

Parking Brake Adjustment

Remove body as described above. Tighten nut on brake rod (P/N2533) (Located in front of the transaxle on each s i d e . ) , j u s t enough to prevent brake from slipping when engaged. CAUTION: Over tightening may cause premature wear on brake band (P/N 5 0 8 5 ) .

Mower Drive Belt Adjustment

Belt tension for mower drive belt (P/N 2412) is adjusted by loosening nut on the connecting arm a s s e m b l y ( P / N 2 1 7 1 - A ) and turning bolt to a c h i e v e d e s i r e d tension . Re -tighten nut. Tension should be checked with belt in engaged position.

Removing Mower Deck

1. Remove engaging handle (P/N 6089) by removing bolt and nut under handle.

2.Loosen belt keeper (P/N 2234) located under engine by loosening 2 rear engine mount bolts to a l l o w mower deck drive belt to come free of rear pulley.

Re -tighten belt keeper,

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DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. B OX 484, COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS 67337 (316) 251-2000

D.I. Form S -35 ( R e v . 6/83)