TECHNICAL DATA BROCHURE - ZTR 428 & 429

DATE 8/89 (Rev.)

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MPORTANT -- READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS .

Deluxe Seat Adjustment

Easy hand lever action allows forward and backward movement, of seat. No bolts to loosen or tighten.

Mower Blade Operation

1.To start mower blades, pull up slightly on blade drive switch handle and move it forward to the "ON" position.

2.To stop mower blades, move switch handle to the "OFF" position.

Body Removal

1.Disconnect throttle cable from engine.

2.Disconnect rear wiring loon from the body-by turning the threaded collar on connector in a counterclockwise direction. This plug is located at the right rear of body.

3.Remove the four control lever bolts and remove upper control levers (P/N 9079 A 9080).

4.Remove the two acorn nuts on floor of body and release latches on the rear of body near each side.

5.Place height adjustment lever in the vertical position, engage the

parking brake and carefully l i f t body off the chassis.

6.Reverse above procedures to install body.

Safety Checks -- "Important"

1.After reassembly of body onto chassis and while seated on the mower, attempt to start the engine with mower deck engaged. The engine should not start. If engine does start, return mower to an Authorized Dixon Dealer for adjustment or repair.

2.Disengage mower deck and start engine with the operator in a normal seated position on the mower. Engage mower deck and remove weight from the seat. The engine should stop. If engine does not stop when operator rises from seat, return mower to an Authorized Dixon Dealer for adjustment or repair.

Parking Brake Adjustment

1.Remove body as described above.

2 .

Adjustment points

are located at rear of transaxle on

each side.

 

Remove roll pins

from swivel fitting (P/N 2172). Turn

swivel fitting on

 

brake rod (P/N 6100) in, to

tighten. Just enough to prevent brake from

 

slipping when engaged. 3.

Reinstall roll pin.

 

CAUTION: Over tightening may cause premature wear, on bra ke band (P/N 6085).

Dixon Industries, INC.

Box 1569

Coffeyville, Kansas 67337-0945 (316)251-2000

Airport Industrial Park

TELEX: 417109

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