Dixon Black Bear ZTR 34 Operator's Manual Page 1

BLACK BEAR™ ZTR®Safety InstructionsandOperator’s ManualModels ZTR®34/968999564ZTR®44/968999565ZTR®34/968999566BLACK BEAR™ZTR®

WARNING10FIRE HAZARDSUse extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. Theyare flammable and vapors are explosive.Store all fuel in approved cont

WARNING11FIRE HAZARDS (continued)To prevent fire or explosion, keep sparks and open flamesaway from battery.Keep electrical connections clean and tigh

WARNING12CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND PETSTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert tothe presence of children, bystanders and pets.Children

WARNING13SERVICENever run a mower inside a closed area or without properventilation.Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially blade attachment bolts,and k

14DIXON® ZTR® PRO SERIES COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICYBlack Bear™, Kodiak™, Grizzly™ & SilverTip™ MowersDIXON® WARRANTS ITS ZTR® MOWERS A

SPECIFICATIONS15SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICEAdditional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual.BLACK BEAR™ 34 Model 96

SPECIFICATIONS16SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICEAdditional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual.BLACK BEAR™ 34 Model 96

SPECIFICATIONS17SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICEAdditional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual.BLACK BEAR™ 44 Model 96

18SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustmentposition.2. Slide seat forward or backward.3. Release seat slide

CONTROLS19CONTROL LEVERSFor access to the seat, move control levers to neutralposition and swing them outward.TO GO FORWARD• From neutral position, ge

2IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLYThe Dixon® ZTR® mower is both easy and fun to operate.However, any power mower must be operated properly to besafe. It is n

CONTROLS20—Fig. 3—PARK BRAKEThe park brake is designed to hold the mowerfrom moving and is not intended for use instopping the mower while it is in mo

CONTROLS21MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER• Located to the right and front of theoperator.• Controls the cutting height.• 17 positions of adjustment•

CONTROLS22BLADE DRIVE• Located on the control panel, on operator’sright.• To engage the mower blade, pull up on theswitch.• To disengage mower blade,

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS23The safe and successful operation of the SpeedZTR willdepend on the operator having the correct knowledge of allcontrols used

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS24STARTING INSTRUCTIONS1. Park brake must be on, control levers in outward positionand blade drive disengaged.2. Position thrott

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS25TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSThe following tests should be performed at the start of eachmowing day.PARK BRAKE SWITCH TE

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS26TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSThe following tests should be performed at the start of eachmowing day.BLADE DRIVE SWITCH T

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS27MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENTMulching or recycling the grass clippings requires a totallydifferent mowing approach than wo

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS28MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT(continued)7. Keep the underside of the mower deck clean. Removeall grass and dirt buildup fr

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS29MOWING WITH AGRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENTIn order to achieve optimum performance when mowing witha grass catching attachment, plea

3TABLE OF CONTENTSBLACK BEAR™Part Number 539 118101R1SAFETY AND WARNINGS...4-15GENERAL OPERAT

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS30MOWING WITH AGRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT (continued) WARNING!Failure to observe the following instructionscould result in seriou

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS31SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGSIn order to achieve optimum performance when sidedischarging the grass clippings, please read a

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS32GRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONSDo not attempt to cut grass when it is wet.If the grass is tall, place the mower deck cut

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS33TOWING TRAILERS ANDOTHER ATTACHMENTSTowing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavy coulddamage the drive or cause the

CARE AND MAINTENANCE34Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine,allow to cool and remove key.Use extreme care when working on machinery.Do no

CARE AND MAINTENANCE35—Fig. 9—SpindleAssemblyMower BladeBlade BoltP/N 539 117839Blade WasherP/N 539 117838CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCECheck sharpness of

CARE AND MAINTENANCE36ENGINEFor complete maintenance and operating information of theengine, please refer to the maintenance instructionsfurnished by

CARE AND MAINTENANCE37BELTSCheck belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts showingsigns of wear or cracking.BELT TENSIONEngine to Mower Deck Belt: 34&qu

CARE AND MAINTENANCE38TIRESCorrect tire pressure is essential for efficient operation of themower. Check tire pressure periodically. Inflate tires to

CARE AND MAINTENANCE39Hex Head Valve StemCHANGING THE ENGINE OIL1. The “Dapco” oil drain valve is located on either side of theengine crankcase (depen

SAFETY4Blade ContactTip OverRun OverBack OverRIDING LAWN MOWERS, IF IMPROPERLYOPERATED, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURYOR DEATHPictured below are the most co

CARE AND MAINTENANCE40HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OILAND FILTER SERVICEDirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions.SERVICE INTERVALS• Ini

CARE AND MAINTENANCE41HYDROSTAT OIL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURECheck the oil level in hydrostatic transmission oil reservoirafter every 25 hours of usage. C

CARE AND MAINTENANCE42NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT1. Lift seat.2. Block up the unit so that the drive wheels are off theground. Remove rear tires.3. Loosen jam

CARE AND MAINTENANCE43MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDUREThere are four(4) slots that will control the attitude or pitch ofthe mower deck. The deck should b

CARE AND MAINTENANCE44MOWER DECK LEVELINGPROCEDURE (continued)4. Turn both outer blades to align with the deck in front-to-rear manner. Reposition rea

CARE AND MAINTENANCE45MOWER DECK REMOVAL1. Remove mower deck drive belt from clutch. To relieve belttension, loosen nut on tensioner eyebolt.2. Move d

CARE AND MAINTENANCE46ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSKeep all connections clean and tight.CLEANING THE MOWERWash mower periodically. Clean above and below deck.Hig

47TROUBLESHOOTING1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVERMower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - disengage bladesPark brake not on - - - - - - -

48TROUBLESHOOTING6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDDrive belt broken or slipping - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - replace drive beltTransmiss

49STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTBLADES AND BELTS34" DeckBlade* Hi-Lift Fusion P/N 539 118039Standard Lift Fusion P/N 539 117766Gator Fusion P/N 539

SAFETY5 Safety Alert SymbolDANGER(highlighted in red)indicates an imminently hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, will resultin death or seri

Dixon ~401 North Commerce Street~Beatrice, NE~68310 ~402-223-1000~Fax 402-223-1053OWNER’S INFORMATIONDate of Purchase ________________________________

Dixon and ZTR®are registered trademarksof DixonDIXON401 Commerce StreetBeatrice, NE 68310SpeedZTR Black BearPart No. 539-118101R1 WARNING!The engin

WARNING6GENERAL OPERATIONRead, understand, and follow all instructions in this manualand on the mower before starting.Only allow responsible adults, w

WARNING7 WARNING!Failure to observe the following instructionscould result in serious injury or death.Turn off blades when not mowing. Injury could o

WARNING8 WARNING!Failure to observe the following instructionscould result in serious injury or death.SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor relate

WARNING9SLOPE OPERATION (continued)DO NOTDo not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turnslowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Rapid uphil