Dixon SPEEDZTR 30 User Manual

Safety Instructions&Operator’s ManualSPEEDZTR™ 30ZTR®

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. Rapiduph

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, RAM 44 & RAM 50 - Residential MowersDIXON® WARRANTS ITS ZTR® MOWERS AGAINST DEFECTS IN

SPECIFICATIONS17SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICEAdditional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual.SpeedZTR™ 30Chassis: 11

CONTROLS18CONTROL LEVERSNote: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutralposition and swing them outward.TO GO FORWARD•From neutral positio

CONTROLS19PARKING BRAKE:The parking brake is designed to holdthe mower from moving and is notintended for use in stopping themower while it is in mo

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

CONTROLS20BLADE DRIVE:•Located on the operator’s left.•To engage the mower blade, turnlever on floor slowly to the ONposition.•To disengage mower blad

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS21The safe and successful operation of theSpeedZTR™ will depend upon the operator havingthe correct knowledge of all controls us

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS22CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions mayresult in personal injury.STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:1. Parking brake must be on, c

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS23TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHERATTACHMENTS:Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavycould damage the drive or cause the

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS24PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST:a) Swing control levers to outward position.b) Disengage blade drive.c) Put parking brake in OFF pos

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS25TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST:a) Put parking brake in ON position.b) Swing control levers to out

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS26MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT:Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires atotally different mowing approach than w

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS27MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT(continued):7. Keep the underside of the mower deck clean.Remove all grass and dirt build-up

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS28MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT:In order to achieve optimum performance when mowingwith a grass catching attachment, pl

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS29MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT(continued):7. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cuttingseason. Some grass catching

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS30SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS:In order to achieve optimum performance when sidedischarging the grass clippings, please read

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS31GRASS 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 MAINTENANCE32WARNINGFailure to observe the following instructions may result in personal injury.Before performing any maintenance, turn off e

CARE AND MAINTENANCE33CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition keyfor safety. Wear heavy, thick gloveswhen holding onto cutte

CARE AND MAINTENANCE34ENGINE:For complete maintenance and operating information ofthe engine, please refer to the maintenance instructionsfurnished by

CARE AND MAINTENANCE35TIRES:Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operationof the mower. Check tire pressure periodically. Inflatetires t

CARE AND MAINTENANCE36CAUTIONHOT oil may cause burns. Allowengine to cool before draining oil.CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:1. The “Dapco” oil drain valve

CARE AND MAINTENANCE37OIL FILL:1. Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis.2. Make sure the hex stem on drain valve has beentightened.3. Refill e

CARE AND MAINTENANCE38BELTS:Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found tobe in poor condition.BELT TENSION:Transmission Drive Belt - P/N 161

CARE AND MAINTENANCE39NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTDRIVE MACHINE UNTIL HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS HAVEWARMED UP. WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKINGBRAKE OFF, S

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

CARE AND MAINTENANCE40 Illustration A Illustration B

CARE AND MAINTENANCE41MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE:1. Place mower on a smooth, level surface and checktire pressures to insure correct stance. Tires

CARE AND MAINTENANCE42DECK REMOVAL:1. Place cut height lever in lowest cut position.2. Loosen belt keepers.3. Remove deck drive belt from engine pulle

CARE AND MAINTENANCE43ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:Keep all connections clean and tight.CLEANING THE MOWER:Wash mower periodically. Clean above and belowdeck.H

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

45TROUBLESHOOTING6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDDrive belt broken or slipping- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - replace drive beltTransmissio

46BLADES*Hi-Lift (standard) - P/N 13928Standard Lift - P/N 13927Gator - P/N 13929*Factory installedSTANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTBELTSEngine to Mower De

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 3

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

WARNING6 Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.GENERAL OPERATION:Read, understand, and fol

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

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 slop