Dixon ZTR Mowers Operator's Manual Page 1

3000 SERIESZTR®2003 OPERATORS MANUAL

10SERVICE:Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.Use only an approved container.Never remov

11SERVICE (continued):Never run a mower inside a closed area. The exhaust fumes are toxic.Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially blade attachment bo

12WARRANTY: Home Owner Application: Dixon Transaxle Models, used only at owners primaryplace of residence are warranted for a period of two (2) yea

13SPECIFICATIONSModel ZTR 3303CHASSIS: Twin 12 gauge side frames and 7 gaugetransmission and engine base plate.BODY: All body parts made of rotational

14SPECIFICATIONSModel ZTR 3304CHASSIS: Twin 12 gauge side frames and 7 gauge transmissionand engine base plate.BODY: All body parts are made of rotat

15SPECIFICATIONSModel ZTR 3363CHASSIS: Twin 12 gauge side frames and 7 gauge transmissionand engine base plate.BODY: All body parts are made of rotati

16SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONSModels ZTR 3303 - 3304 - 33631. Raise and push seat assembly forward.2. Loosen five nuts and slide seat forward or backw

17CONTROLSCONTROL LEVERSNote: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutral positionand swing them outward.TO GO FORWARD:•From neutral positi

18CONTROLSThe Dixon ZTR has a unique transaxle that requires only two drive levers tocontrol braking, turning, speed and direction.On initial operatio

19CONTROLSBLADE DRIVE: Models ZTR 3303 & 3304•Located to left of the operator.•To engage the mower blade, turn lever on floor slowly to th

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

20OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSThe safe and successful operation of the 3000 Seriesmower will depend upon the operator having the correctknowledge of all con

21OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE OPERATING MOWER:1. Read and observe all safety instructions on your mower and in the manual.2. Read engine manufacturer

22OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS:1. Parking brake must be on, and blade drive disengaged.2. Move throttle control to choke position if

23OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:Do not operate mower if safety switches are notoperating properly.PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TES

24OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSSIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS:In order to achieve optimum performance when side discharging thegrass clippings, please read

25OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSGRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONS:Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet.If the grass is tall, place the mower deck cut

26OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT:Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires a totally differentmowing approach than w

27OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT(continued):6. Keep the Underside Of The Mower Deck Clean.Remove all grass and dirt build-up

28OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT:In order to achieve optimum performance when mowing with agrass catching attachment, pl

29OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT(continued):7. Operate the mower at a slower ground speed thanwhen mowing without a gras

3INDEXPageSafety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11Warranty Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30CARE AND MAINTENANCECAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONBefBefBefBefBefore perfore perfore perfore perfore perforororororming anming anming anming an

31CARE AND MAINTENANCEENGINE:For complete maintenance and operating information of theengine, please refer to the maintenance instructions furnished b

32CARE AND MAINTENANCECUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety.Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding ontocutter

33CARE AND MAINTENANCEBELT TENSION:Model ZTR 3303 & 3304: Manual Clutch - No adjustment.Model ZTR 3363: Electric Clutch - Adjust idler shock mou

34CARE AND MAINTENANCEDeck Removal - Manual ClutchModels 3303 & 33041. Place cut height lever in lowest cut position.2. Loosen belt keepers.3. Rem

35CARE AND MAINTENANCEDeck Removal - Electric ClutchModel 33631. Place cut height lever in lowest cut position.2. Loosen nut on belt idler shock mount

36CARE AND MAINTENANCEFUEL SHUT OFF VALVE:The fuel shut off valve is located at the bottom rear of the fuel tank.Always turn the valve to the OFF po

37 CAUTIONHOT oil may cause burns. Allowengine to cool before draining oil.CARE AND MAINTENANCECHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:1. The Dapco oil drain valve

38CARE AND MAINTENANCEDRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS:Due to both the complex nature of the transmission and the number of special tools required for service

39CARE AND MAINTENANCEELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:Keep all connections clean and tight.CLEANING THE MOWER:Wash mower periodically. Clean above and below deck.

4RIDING LAWN MOWERS,IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander...read

401. ENGINE WONT TURN OVERMower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -disengage bladesParking brake not on- - - - - - - - - - -

41TROUBLESHOOTING6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WONT MOVE FORWARDDrive belt broken or slipping- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - replace drive beltBad

42STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTMODEL ZTR 3303 & 3304:Blades: Standard - P/N 2483Hi-Lift - P/N 2484Belts: Engine to Mower Deck - P/N 7725Engine to Tr

43OWNERINFORMATIONDate Purchased _________________________________Mower Model Number ____________________________Mower Serial Number _________________

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5Safety Alert SymbolWhen you see this symbol,BE ALERT to the potential for injury.DANGER(highlighted in red)indicates an imminently hazardoussituation

6Failure to observe the following safetyinstructions could result in serious injury or death.GENERAL OPERATION:Read, understand, and follow all instr

7GENERAL OPERATION (continued):Turn off blades when not mowing.Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.Mow only in daylight o

8SLOPE OPERATION:Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-controland tip-over accidents,which can result in severe injury or death.All slopes requ

9SAFETYCHILDREN:Tragic accidents can occur if the operator isnot alert to the presence of children.Children are attracted to lawn mowersand the mowing