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Dixon 17411-1103, ZTR RAM 50 manual Operation Instructions, Towing Trailers And Other Attachments

Models: 17411-1103 ZTR RAM 50

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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 or less with this mower.

TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE (Unlock Transmission):

Always turn off engine before engaging or disengaging the hydro release (free wheel) lever. Never attempt to move the lever with the engine running.

Lift seat to access release levers. Pull release lever forward and engage notch on frame.

NOTE: Before pushing or towing tractor, transmission must be unlocked and parking brake released. The tractor should never be pulled at more than 2 miles per hour or for any appreciable distance.

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Dixon 17411-1103 Operation Instructions, Towing Trailers And Other Attachments, TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE Unlock Transmission

Contents

Model Year RAM SeriesIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY INDEX RIDING LAWN MOWERS IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED SAFETYCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Overand safe operating practices Follow recommended safety precautionsSAFETY Safety Alert Symbol When you see this symbol, BE ALERTSAFETY GENERAL OPERATIONSAFETY GENERAL OPERATION continuedSAFETY SLOPE OPERATIONSAFETY SLOPE OPERATION continuedDO continued DO NOTSAFETY SERVICESAFETY SERVICE continuedSAFETY CHILDRENZEETER HL ~ SPEEDZTR ~ 4500 ~ RAM DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICYModel ZTR RAM 44 ~ RAM SPECIFICATIONS3.Release seat slide adjuster SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS2.Slide seat forward or backward Models ZTR RAM 44 and RAMCONTROL LEVERS CONTROLSTO SET PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKETRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM CONTROLSBLADE DRIVE CONTROLSCIRCUIT BREAKER THROTTLE CONTROL LEVERMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER CONTROLSBEFORE OPERATING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSTO FREE WHEEL MACHINE Unlock Transmission OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSEngine should not turn over or attempt to start Engine should not turn over or attempt to startNOTE If Any Safety Check FAILS, Do Not TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Engine should not turn over or attempt to startOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGSOPERATION 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 GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONSMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE & MAINTENANCEENGINE BATTERYTIRES CARE & MAINTENANCECARE & MAINTENANCE CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCEBELT TENSION BELTSCARE & MAINTENANCE 44” DeckCARE & MAINTENANCE NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTIllustration A Illustration B CARE & MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE & MAINTENANCE DECK REMOVALCARE & MAINTENANCE LUBRICATIONCARE & MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE ENGINE OILCARE & MAINTENANCE OIL FILLWARRANTY CLEANING THE MOWERPARTS/SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS44” Deck STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST50” Deck ~Blades~BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTERS STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST1. 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 FORWARDOWNER’S INFORMATION Date of Purchase Mower Model NumberMower Serial Number Purchased From Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of ZTRMowersDixon Industries, Inc RAM Series