Dixon 17823-106 User Manual

Safety Instructions&Operator’s ManualRAM SERIESZTR®

WARNING10Keep all movement on the slopes slow andgradual. Do not make sudden changes in speedor direction.Use extreme caution when operating the mowe

WARNING11SLOPE OPERATION (continued):DO NOTDo not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then,turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Rapidu

WARNING12FIRE HAZARDS:Use extra care when handling gasoline and otherfuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.Store all fuel in approved con

WARNING13FIRE HAZARDS (continued):To prevent fire or explosion, keep sparks and open flamesaway from battery.Keep electrical connections clean and tig

WARNING14CHILDREN:Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is notalert to the presence of children.Children are attracted to lawn mowers and themow

WARNING15SERVICE:Never run a mower inside a closed area or without properventilation.Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially blade attachmentbolts, and

16DIXON® WARRANTS ITS ZTR® MOWERS AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORK-MANSHIP FOR THE PERIODS SET FORTH BELOW. THE SOLE REMEDY UNDER THISWARRANTY IS

17DIXON® ZTR® COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICYRAM 44, RAM 50, RAM 44 MAG™ AND RAM 50 MAG™DIXON® WARRANTS ITS ZTR® MOWERS AGAINST DEFECTS IN MA

SPECIFICATIONS18SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICEAdditional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual.RAMChassis: 1-1/2 X 3 r

SPECIFICATIONS19SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICEAdditional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual.RAM MAG™Chassis: 1-1/2

2IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLYThe Dixon® ZTR® mower is both easy andfun to operate. However, any power mowermust be operated properly to be safe. It

20SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS42” Models1. Raise seat assembly.2. Loosen four bolts under seat plate, and slideseat to desired position.3. Tighten bo

CONTROLS21CONTROL LEVERSNote: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutralposition and swing them outward.TO GO FORWARD•From neutral positi

CONTROLS22PARKING BRAKE:The parking brake is designed to holdthe mower from moving and is notintended for use in stopping themower while it is in m

CONTROLS23BLADE DRIVE:•Located on the control panel, on operator’s right.•To engage the mower blade, pull up on the switch.•To disengage mower blade,

CONTROLS24MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER:•Use right foot to operate deck foot pedal at right frontfoot area.•To raise mower deck, push forward with

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS25The safe and successful operation of the RAMSeries will depend upon the operator having thecorrect knowledge of all controls u

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS26CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions mayresult in personal injury.STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:1. Parking brake must be on,

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS27TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHERATTACHMENTS:Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavycould damage the drive or cause the

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS28PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST:a) Swing control levers to outward positionb) Disengage blade drive switchc) Put parking brake in OF

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS29TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST:a) Put parking brake in ON position.b) Swing control levers to out

3TABLE OF CONTENTSPageSAFETY & WARNING...4-15WARRANTY...16-17SPEC

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS30MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT:Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires atotally different mowing approach than

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS31MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT(continued):7. Keep the underside of the mower deck clean.Remove all grass and dirt build-u

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS32MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHERATTACHMENT:In order to achieve optimum performance whenmowing with a grass catching attachment, ple

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS33MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHERATTACHMENT (continued):7. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cuttingseason. Some grass catching

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS34SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS:In order to achieve optimum performance when sidedischarging the grass clippings, please read

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS35GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS:Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet.If the grass is tall, place the mower deck

CARE AND MAINTENANCE36WARNINGFailure to observe the following instructions may result in personal injury.Before performing any maintenance, turn off e

CARE AND MAINTENANCE37CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition keyfor safety. Wear heavy, thick gloveswhen holding onto cut

CARE AND MAINTENANCE38ENGINE:For complete maintenance and operating information ofthe engine, please refer to the maintenance instructionsfurnished by

CARE AND MAINTENANCE39TIRES:Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operationof the mower. Check tire pressure periodically. Inflatetires t

SAFETY4Blade ContactTip OverRun OverBack Over RIDING LAWN MOWERS,IF IMPROPERLY OPERATEDCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHPictured below a

CARE AND MAINTENANCE40BELTS:Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found tobe in poor condition.BELT TENSION:42” DeckMower Deck Serpentine Be

CARE AND MAINTENANCE41Idler Weldment“L” RodIdler Shock MountHex NutTighten or Loosen Hex Nutto achieve this dimension3/4”(42”/44”/50” Serpentine)BELT

CARE AND MAINTENANCE42CAUTIONHOT oil may cause burns. Allowengine to cool before draining oil.CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:1. The “Dapco” oil drain valve

CARE AND MAINTENANCE43HOT oil may cause burns. Allowengine to cool before draining oil.OIL FILL:1. Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis.2.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE44NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTDRIVE MACHINE UNTIL HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS HAVEWARMED UP. WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKINGBRAKE OFF,

CARE AND MAINTENANCE45 Illustration A Illustration B

CARE AND MAINTENANCE46MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE:1. Place mower on a smooth, level surface and checktire pressures to insure correct stance. Ti

CARE AND MAINTENANCE47ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:Keep all connections clean and tight.CLEANING THE MOWER:Wash mower periodically. Clean above and belowdeck.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE48DECK REMOVAL:1. Remove mower deck drive belt. To relieve belttension, insert p/n 17689 link (at front of lift frame)into tab.

49BLADES~42” Deck~*Hi Lift Fusion - P/N 13920Standard Lift Fusion - P/N 13940Gator Fusion - P/N 13942Hi-Lift - P/N 13938Standard Lift - P/N 13939~44”

SAFETY5 Safety Alert SymbolWhen you see this symbol, BE ALERTto the potential for injury.Follow the recommended safety precautions andsafe op

50BELTS~42” Deck~Engine to Mower Deck - P/N 5861Serpentine - P/N 6109Engine to Transmission - P/N 16108~44” Deck~Engine to Mower Deck - P/N 5861Serpen

511. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVERMower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - disengage bladesParking brake not on- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

52TROUBLESHOOTING6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDDrive belt broken or slipping- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - replace drive beltTransmissio

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OWNER’S INFORMATIONDate of PurchaseMower Model NumberMower Serial NumberPurchased FromNameAddress DATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNEDDixo

Dixon® and ZTR® are registered trademarks ofDixon Industries, Inc.DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.P.O. Box 1569Coffeyville, Ks 67337-0945620-251-2000RAM Series

WARNING6Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in serious injury or death.GENERAL OPERATION:Read, understand, and follow al

WARNING7GENERAL OPERATION (continued):Never leave a running mower unattended. Always turn offblades, set parking brake, stop engine and remove keyb

WARNING8Never dismount mower without applying parking brakeor stopping engine.Protect your eyes. Always wear safety goggles or safetyglasses with side

WARNING9SLOPE OPERATION:Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-controland tip-over accidents, which can result insevere injury or death.All slo