Dixon ZTR 503 Operator's Manual

Page 7 SEAT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Assemble seat as shown in picture. Do not fully tighten the bolts -,-'hich secure left and right arm rest br

Page 8 UPPER CONTROL LEVER INSTALLATION 1. Raise rear body cover to fully open position. 2. Install flat washer on right hand swivel plate weldmen

MOWER DECK INSTALLATION Page 9 1. To remove front body from chassis, disconnect headlights and remove acorn nut 1n middle of body. 2. Install rear

Page 10 MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE Leveling Principals: A. There are a total of (4) threaded adjusters which will control the attitude or pitch of

Page 11 FINAL PREPARATION 1. Remove battery from chassis. 2. Fill each cell with electrolyte (acid) to ring at bottom of fill cap. 3. Allow battery

Page 12 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the Model 503 will depend upon the operator having the correct knowledge of all co

Page 13 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER: Controls engine speed, has positive detent in fully opened position to insure adequ

Page 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 503 This portion of the Model 503 owners manual deals with normal service items which can be performed by the own

Page 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 503 MOWER DECK SERVICE: CUTTER BLADE REMOVAL - BELT TENSION. "CAUTION" The removal of the cutter blades

(1) FORWARD LEVER STOP ADJUSTMENT Page 18

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Page. 19 CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 503 LUBRICATION: CHASSIS AND MOWER DECK: Number of grease zerks used (2) LOCATIONS: (1) each front wheel caste

Page 20 CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 503 CLEANING THE MOWER: A clean machine is a source of pride to the owner. However, cleaning by use of high press

MOWER CUT QUALITY: There are many variables that can effect the cut quality of any multi blade mower. Type and condition of grass, ground speed, b

Drive System: SITUATION Mower pulls to one side or the other Loss of drive power on one side or the other Loss of power on both wheels after being

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SITUATION Starter will not turn engine over Starter will not turn engine over Battery discharge Battery discharge B

1993 T-Box, Gearbox & Hydrostats Assembly Model ZTR 503

1993 Fuel & Hydraulics Tanks & Fittings Assembly Model ZTR 503

1993 Mower Deck Assembly Model ZTR 503

1993 Chassis Assembly Model ZTR 503

1. SAFETY 2. WARRANTY POLICY 3; SPECIFICATIONS 4. SET UP AND SERVICE 5. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. CARE AND MAINTENA

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ZTR 503 Parts List 1300 Belt 1384 Tank Mount Bracket (Short) 1385 Tank Mount Bracket (Long) 1469 LH Slide Angle 1470 RH Slide Angle 1471 Seat S

ZTR 503 Parts List 3339 Snap Ring - 5/8" 3343 Hub Bolt-Drilled 3344 Grease Zerk 3347 Washer-1.033 X 1.5 X .06 3348 5/16-18 X 3/4" Tap

ZTR 503 Parts List 5623 Electric Clutch 5624 Tank Cap 5625 Gearbox 5627 Left Fan 5628 Right Fan 5631 3/8" Hose - 21" 5632 3/8" H

SAFETY RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED. CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. The following examples are the most common causes of injury to the operat

SAFETY Page 2 SAFETY REMINDERS: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 1. Wear appropriate, safe clothing when mowing - close fitting jeans or slacks and h

Page 3 SAFETY REMINDERS; (continued) 16. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment. A. Use only approved drawbar hitch points. B. Limit l

Page 5 SPECIFICATIONS Chassis: 11 GA - rectangular tube. Body: Two piece - made of DR acrylic reinforced with fiberglass, color fast, scratch and im

SET UP AND SERVICE 1. Seat assembly instructions. 2. Upper control lever installation. 3. Mower deck installation. 4. Deck leveling procedure. 5.