Dixon Speedztr 36 User Manual

Safety Instructions&Operator’s ManualSPEEDZTR™ 36/38/42/44

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® ZTR® RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICYSpeedZTR™ & RAM 42 - Residential MowersDIXON® WARRANTS ITS ZTR® MOWERS AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WO

SPECIFICATIONS17SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICEAdditional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual.SpeedZTR™ 36, 38, 42 &a

18SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS1. Raise seat assembly.2. Loosen four bolts under seat plate, and slideseat to desired position.3. Tighten seat bolts.

CONTROLS19CONTROL LEVERSNote: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutralposition and swing them outward.TO GO FORWARD•From neutral positi

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

CONTROLS20PARKING BRAKE:The parking brake is designed to holdthe mower from moving and is notintended for use in stopping themower while it is in m

CONTROLS21BLADE DRIVE:•Located on the control panel, on operator’s right.•To engage the mower blade, pull up on the switch.•To disengage mower blade,

CONTROLS22MOWER 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 INSTRUCTIONS23The safe and successful operation of theSpeedZTR™ will depend upon the operator havingthe correct knowledge of all controls u

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS24CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions mayresult in personal injury.STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:1. Parking brake must be on,

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS25TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHERATTACHMENTS:Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavycould damage the drive or cause the

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS26PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST:a) Swing control levers to outward positionb) Disengage blade drive switchc) Put parking brake in OF

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS27TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST:a) Put parking brake in ON position.b) Swing control levers to out

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS28MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT:Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires atotally different mowing approach than w

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS29MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT(continued):7. Keep the underside of the mower deck clean.Remove all grass and dirt build-up

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

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS30MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHERATTACHMENT:In order to achieve optimum performance whenmowing with a grass catching attachment, ple

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS31MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHERATTACHMENT (continued):7. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cuttingseason. Some grass catching

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS32SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS:In order to achieve optimum performance when sidedischarging the grass clippings, please read

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS33GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS:Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet.If the grass is tall, place the mower deck c

CARE AND MAINTENANCE34WARNINGFailure to observe the following instructions may result in personal injury.Before performing any maintenance, turn off e

CARE AND MAINTENANCE35CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key forsafety. Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding ontocut

CARE AND MAINTENANCE36ENGINE:For complete maintenance and operating information ofthe engine, please refer to the maintenance instructionsfurnished by

CARE AND MAINTENANCE37TIRES:Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operation ofthe mower. Check tire pressure periodically. Inflate tirest

CARE AND MAINTENANCE38BELTS:Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found tobe in poor condition.BELT TENSION:Engine to Mower Deck Belt:36” -

CARE AND MAINTENANCE39MOWER DECK DRIVEBELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

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

CARE AND MAINTENANCE40CAUTIONHOT oil may cause burns. Allowengine to cool before draining oil.CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:1. The “Dapco” oil drain valve

CARE AND MAINTENANCE41HOT oil may cause burns. Allowengine to cool before draining oil.OIL FILL:1. Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis.2.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE42NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTDRIVE MACHINE UNTIL HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS HAVEWARMED UP. WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKINGBRAKE OFF, S

CARE AND MAINTENANCE43NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

CARE AND MAINTENANCE44MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE:1. Set the tire pressure on all four tires.2. Move the mower to a hard, level surface and rotat

CARE AND MAINTENANCE45DECK REMOVAL:1. Remove mower deck drive belt.2. Release spring from trailing rod (2 places).Remove hairpin cotter from the othe

CARE AND MAINTENANCE46ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:Keep all connections clean and tight.CLEANING THE MOWER:Wash mower periodically. Clean above and belowdeck.

47BLADES36” Deck*Hi-Lift Fusion - P/N 11913Standard Lift Fusion - 11949Standard Lift - 1324Hi-Lift Gator Fusion - 11914Gator - 689538” Deck*Hi Lift Fu

48BELTS36” DeckEngine to Mower Deck - P/N 10669Engine to Transmission - P/N 1610838” DeckEngine to Mower Deck - P/N 14136Engine to Transmission - P/N

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

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

50TROUBLESHOOTING6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDDrive belt broken or slipping- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - replace drive beltTransmissio

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 67337-0945620-251-2000SpeedZTR™

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