Dixon ZTR RAM 42, RAM 44, RAM 50, RAM 44 MAG, RAM 50 MAG Operator's Manual

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.EnglishOperator's manualRAM 44

English-8SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the

English-9SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPersonal Safety Equipment• Make sure that you have first aid equipment close at hand when using the machine.• Never use th

English-10SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers or other attachments; they can affect the stability of the m

English-11SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSMaintenanceSafe Handling of GasolineTo avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. G

English-12SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSthe sun may otherwise cause the fuel to expand and overflow.General Maintenance• Never operate machine in a closed area.•

English-13SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a doctor immediately.• Be careful when servicing the battery. Explosive g

English-14SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSrecommended by the manufacturer. Only use approved repair parts for the machine.• The blades are sharp and can cause cuts

English-15SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCustomer responsibilities• Read and observe the safety rules.• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and u

English-16CONTROLSControlsThis operator’s manual describes the Dixon Zero Turn Rider. The rider is fitted with a Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Honda

English-17CONTROLS1. Parking BrakeThe parking brake is found on the left of the machine. Pull the lever backward to activate the brake and forward to

English-18CONTROLSpositions when standing still or do not fit in the slots for moving the controls outward, they can be adjusted.TrackingIf the mower

English-19CONTROLS5. RefuelingRead the safety instructions before refueling. The machine has one fuel tank, just behind the seat. The tank volume is 5

English-20CONTROLS6. By pass linkageWhen pushing or pulling the mower, be sure to engage the IZT (Integrated Zeroturn Transaxle) bypass linkages. The

English-21CONTROLS8. Hour MeterThe hour meter displays the total operating time.It will flash CHG OIL (Change Oil) at 50 hour intervals. The flash dur

English-22CONTROLS11. Throttle ControlThe throttle control regulates the engine speed and thereby the rate of rotation of the blades, assuming the bla

English-23CONTROLS13. Cutting height pedalThe cutting deck height is obtained by pressing the foot pedal lift arm forward and releasing the transport

English-24OPERATIONOperationRead "Safety Instructions", the "Controls" section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the

English-25OPERATIONBefore Starting• Read the sections Safety Instructions and Controls before starting the machine.• Perform the daily maintenance bef

English-26OPERATION4. Disengage the mower blades by depressing the blade switch.5. Move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer) neutral po

English-27OPERATION7. If the engine is cold, the choke control should be pulled out to its extents.8. Open the fuel shut off valve.9. Press in and tur

English-1OPERATOR’S MANUALContentsContents...1Introduction ...

English-28OPERATION10. When the engine starts, immediately release the ignition key back to the run position.11. Slide the choke control gradually whe

English-29OPERATIONTo start an engine with a weak batteryIf your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See “Battery” on pa

English-30OPERATIONRunning1. Release the parking brake by moving the lever forward.Your mower is equipped with an operator presence system. When the e

English-31OPERATIONor backward respectively. In order, for example, to turn right while moving forward, move the right control towards the neutral pos

English-32OPERATIONMowing Tips • Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects to avoid collisions.• Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it u

English-33OPERATIONStopping the EngineAllow the engine to idle a minute in order to attain normal operating temperature before stopping it, if it has

English-34OPERATIONMoving by HandWhen pushing or pulling the mower, be sure to engage the IZT (Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle) bypass linkages. The IZT

English-35MAINTENANCEMaintenanceMaintenance ScheduleThe following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the machine. For those

English-36MAINTENANCE1) First change after 5-8 hours. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, replace every 50 hours. 2) In

English-37MAINTENANCEBatteryYour mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery and does not need servicing. However, periodic charging of the batt

English-2WARNING!Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner must understa

English-38MAINTENANCE9. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and hex nut.10. Tighten securely.11. Cl

English-39MAINTENANCEChecking the Safety SystemThe machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following cond

English-40MAINTENANCEChecking the Engine's Cooling Air IntakeCheck that the engine’s cooling air intake is free from leaves, grass, and dirt. If

English-41MAINTENANCEReplacing the Air Filter - Briggs & Stratton EngineStandard air filterIf the engine seems weak or runs unevenly, the air filt

English-42MAINTENANCEReplacing Heavy Duty Air Filter (Kohler)If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly and the dust load indicator has turned red the

English-43MAINTENANCEReplacing the Air Filter (Honda)Standard air filterIf the engine seems weak or runs unevenly, the air filter may be clogged. If r

English-44MAINTENANCEReplacing the Fuel FilterReplace the line-mounted fuel filter every 100 hours (once per season) or more regularly if it is clogge

English-45MAINTENANCEChecking the Parking BrakeVisually check that no damage is found on the lever, links, or switch belonging to the parking brake. P

English-46MAINTENANCEDeck belt installationNOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to the routing decal on the front edge of the deck.• Wrap

English-47MAINTENANCEIZT beltTo replace IZT (Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle) beltPark the mower on a level surface. Engage the park brake.IZT belt remo

English-3INTRODUCTIONIntroductionCongratulationsThank you for purchasing a Dixon ride-on mower. This machine is built for the greatest efficiency and

English-48MAINTENANCEChecking the BladesIn order to attain the best mowing effect, it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.

English-49MAINTENANCEBlade replacement:• Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.• Install new or re-sharpened blade with stamped "GRASS SI

English-50MAINTENANCEAdjusting the Mower DeckCheck the tire pressure before adjustment of the mover deck, refer to page 44.Faulty mower deck adjustmen

English-51MAINTENANCETo adjust anti-scalp rollersAnti-scalp rollers are properly adjusted when they are just slightly off of the ground when the deck

English-52MAINTENANCECleaning and WashingRegular cleaning and washing, especially under the mower deck, will increase the machine’s lifespan. Make it

English-53MAINTENANCEParking brakeTo adjust parking brakeJack up unit and support properly with jack stands. Allow clearance to work at rear transaxle

English-54LUBRICATIONLubricationLubrication Schedule GeneralRemove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication.When lubrica

English-55LUBRICATIONLubricating the CablesIf possible, grease both ends of the cables and move the controls to end stop positions when lubricating. R

English-56LUBRICATION4. Deck outer spindleLubricate using a grease gun, one zerk, each side 2-3 strokes.Use only good quality bearing grease.5. Engine

English-57LUBRICATIONChecking the Oil LevelCheck the oil level in the engine when the machine is standing level and the engine is stopped. Remove the

English-4INTRODUCTIONGood ServiceDixon’s products are sold all over the world and only in specialized retail stores with complete service. This ensure

English-58LUBRICATION6. Changing the Engine Oil Filter1. Drain the engine oil in accordance with the work description under the heading Engine Oil/Cha

English-59LUBRICATION7. Drain old oil filters of all free flowing oil prior to disposal. Place used oil in appropriate containers and dispose of it in

English-60LUBRICATIONPurging ProceduresDue to the effects air has on efficiency in hydrostatic drive applications, it is critical that it is purged fr

English-61TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDETrouble Shooting GuideProblem CauseThe engine will not start. • The blade switch is engaged.• The steering controls ar

English-62TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEThe engine seems weak. • Clogged air filter.• Defective spark plugs.• Carburetor incorrectly adjusted.• Air trapped in

English-63TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEUneven mowing results. • Different air pressure in the tires on the left andright sides.• Bent blades.• The suspending

English-64STORAGEStorageWinter StorageAt the end of the mowing season, the machine should be readied for storage (or if it will not be in use for long

WIRING DIAGRAMSEnglish-65NOTE: 1. SEAT UNOCCUPIED 2. BRAKE SWITCH IN OFF POSITION 3. MOTION CONTROL LEVERS OUT 4. PTO IN OFF POSITIONSOLENOIDRIGHT

English-66TECHNICAL DATATechnical DataRAM 44 / 968999551 RAM 50 / 968999552EngineManufacturer Briggs & Stratton Briggs & StrattonType ELS ELSP

English-67TECHNICAL DATAEquipmentCutting width 44” 50”Cutting height 1.5”- 4 .5” 1.5”- 4 .5”Uncut circle 0 0Number of blades 3 3Blade lengthNose rolle

English-5SYMBOLS AND DECALSSymbols and DecalsThese symbols are found on the machine and in the operator’s manual.Study them carefully so that you know

English-68TECHNICAL DATARAM MAG 44/968999615 RAM MAG 50/968999617EngineManufacturer Honda HondaTypePower 20 hp 20 hpLubrication Pressure with oil filt

English-69TECHNICAL DATAEquipmentCutting width 44” 50”Cutting height 1.5”- 4 .5” 1.5”- 4 .5”Uncut circle 0 0Number of blades 3 3Blade lengthNose rolle

English-70TECHNICAL DATARAM MAG 44/968999650 RAM MAG 50/968999651EngineManufacturer Kohler KohlerType Courage CouragePower 24 hp 24 hpLubrication Pres

English-71TECHNICAL DATAEquipmentCutting width 44” 50”Cutting height 1.5”- 4 .5” 1.5”- 4 .5”Uncut circle 0 0Number of blades 3 3Blade lengthNose rolle

English-72TECHNICAL DATARAM MAG 50/968999561EngineManufacturer KawasakiTypePower 21 hpLubrication Pressure with oil filterOil capacity excl filter 1.6

English-73TECHNICAL DATAEquipmentCutting width 50”Cutting height 1.5”- 4 .5”Uncut circle 0Number of blades 3Blade lengthNose rollers Yes + 2 anti-scal

English-74TECHNICAL DATAAccessoriesBioClip attachment (Mulch kit)Collection systemTorque Specifications·Engine crankshaft bolt 50 ft/lb (67 Nm)·Deck

English-75CONFORMITY CERTIFICATESConformity CertificatesUSA requirementsLabels are placed on the engine and/or in the engine compartment stating that

English-76SERVICE JOURNALService Journal ActionDelivery Service1. Charge the battery.2. Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 15 PSI (1 bar).3. Mo

English-77SERVICE JOURNALAfter the First 5-8 Hours1. Change engine oil.

English-6SYMBOLS AND DECALSMoving sharp blades under coverWholebodyexposureto thrownobjects.Severingof fingers& toes.Do not openor removesafetyshi

English-78SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign25-Hour Service1. Check the fuel pump’s air filter.2. Sharpen/Replace mower blades if re

English-79SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign50-Hour Service1. Perform the 25-hour service.2. Clean/replace the air cleaner’s filter

English-80SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign100-Hour Service1. Perform the 25-hour service.2. Perform the 50-hour service.3. Change

English-81SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign300-Hour Service1. Inspect the machine. Come to agreement with the customer as to which

English-82SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, signAt Least Once Each Year1. Clean the engine’s cooling air intake (25 hours).2. Replace th

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English-7SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSafety InstructionsThese instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE