Dixon RAM 44 BS User Manual

BLACK BEAR™ ZTR®Safety InstructionsandOperator’s ManualRAM SERIES™ZTR®RAM 44, BS/968999551RAM 50, BS/968999552RAM MAG 44, HON/968999559RAM MAG 44, KOH

WARNING10 WARNING!Failure to observe the following instructionscould result in serious injury or death.SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor relate

WARNING11SLOPE OPERATION (continued)DO NOTDo not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turnslowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Rapid uphi

WARNING12FIRE HAZARDSUse extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. Theyare flammable and vapors are explosive.Store all fuel in approved cont

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

WARNING14CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND PETSTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert tothe presence of children, bystanders and pets.Children

WARNING15SERVICENever run a mower inside a closed area or without properventilation.Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially blade attachment bolts,and k

16DIXON® ZTR® COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICYRAM 44, RAM 50, RAM 44 MAG™ & RAM 50 MAG™DIXON® WARRANTS ITS ZTR® MOWERS AGAINST DEFECTS IN

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

SPECIFICATIONS18SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICEAdditional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual.RAM SERIES™ 50 Model 96

SPECIFICATIONS19SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICEAdditional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual.RAM MAG SERIES™ 44 Mode

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SPECIFICATIONS20SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICEAdditional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual.RAM MAG SERIES™ 44 Mode

SPECIFICATIONS21SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICEAdditional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual.RAM MAG SERIES™ 50 Mode

SPECIFICATIONS22SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICEAdditional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual.RAM MAG SERIES™ 50 Mode

SPECIFICATIONS23SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICEAdditional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual.RAM MAG SERIES™ 50 Mode

24SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustmentposition.2. Slide seat forward or backward.3. Release seat slide

CONTROLS25CONTROL LEVERSFor access to the seat, move control levers to neutralposition and swing them outward.TO GO FORWARD• From neutral position, ge

CONTROLS26—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

CONTROLS27BLADE DRIVE• Located on the control panel, on operator’s right.• To engage the mower blade, pull up on the switch.• To disengage mower blade

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS28MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER• Use right foot to operate deck foot pedal at right front footarea.• To raise mower deck, pus

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS29The safe and successful operation of the RAM will dependon the operator having the correct knowledge of all controlsused on th

3IMPORTANT - 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

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS30STARTING INSTRUCTIONS1. Park brake must be on, control levers in outward positionand blade drive disengaged.2. Position thrott

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS31TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSThe following tests should be performed at the start ofeach mowing day.PARK BRAKE SWITCH TE

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS32TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSThe following tests should be performed at the start ofeach mowing day.BLADE DRIVE SWITCH T

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS33MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENTMulching or recycling the grass clippings requires a totallydifferent mowing approach than wo

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS34MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT(continued)7. Keep the underside of the mower deck clean. Removeall grass and dirt buildup fr

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS35MOWING WITH AGRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENTIn order to achieve optimum performance when mowing witha grass catching attachment, plea

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS36MOWING WITH AGRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT (continued) WARNING!Failure to observe the following instructionscould result in serious

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS37SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGSIn order to achieve optimum performance when sidedischarging the grass clippings, please read a

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS38GRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONSDo not attempt to cut grass when it is wet.If the grass is tall, place the mower deck cut

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS39TOWING TRAILERS ANDOTHER ATTACHMENTSTowing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavy coulddamage the drive or cause the

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE40Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine,allow to cool and remove key.Use extreme care when working on machinery.Do no

CARE AND MAINTENANCE41 CAUTION!Stop engine and remove ignitionkey for safety. Wear heavy, thickgloves when holding onto cutterblade, avoid the sharp e

CARE AND MAINTENANCE42BELTSCheck belts every 100 hours. Replace any belts showingsigns of severe cracking or large nicks. Belts are notadjustable, rep

CARE AND MAINTENANCE43TIRESCorrect tire pressure is essential for efficient operation of themower. Check tire pressure periodically. Inflate tires to

CARE AND MAINTENANCE44Hex HeadValve StemCHANGING THE ENGINE OIL1. The “Dapco” oil drain valve is located on the left side ofthe engine crankcase.2. Pl

CARE AND MAINTENANCE45TRACKING ADJUSTMENTIf the mower is not tracking straight, check the air pressure inboth rear tires. Recommended air pressure is

CARE AND MAINTENANCE46MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDUREThere are four (4) slots that will control the attitude or pitchof the mower deck. The deck should

CARE AND MAINTENANCE47ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSKeep all connections clean and tight.CLEANING THE MOWERWash mower periodically. Clean above and below deck.Hig

48TROUBLESHOOTING1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVERMower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - disengage bladesPark brake not on- - - - - - -

49TROUBLESHOOTING6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDDrive belt broken or slipping - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - replace drive beltTransmi

5TABLE OF CONTENTSRAM SERIES™Part Number 539 114246IRGENERAL OPERATION... 8-9SLOPE OPER

50STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTBLADES44" Deck* Hi Lift Fusion P/N 539 119836Super Hi-Lift Fusion P/N 539 119798Standard Lift Fusion P/N 539 119860G

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 68310Ram SeriesPart No. 539 114246IR WARNING!The engine exhaust f

SAFETY6Blade ContactTip OverRun OverBack OverRIDING LAWN MOWERS, IF IMPROPERLYOPERATED, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURYOR DEATHPictured below are the most co

SAFETY7 Safety Alert SymbolDANGER(highlighted in red)indicates an imminently hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, will resultin death or seri

WARNING8GENERAL OPERATIONRead, understand, and follow all instructions in this manualand on the mower before starting.Only allow responsible adults, w

WARNING9 WARNING!Failure to observe the following instructionscould result in serious injury or death.Turn off blades when not mowing. Injury could oc