Dixon ZTR 308-311 Lawn Mower User Manual


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IMPORTANT - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION.
Seat Adjustment
Loosen Bolts on sliding brackets under each side of seat, slide seat forward or rearward to
desired position. Re-tighten bolts. Do not operate mower with bracket bolts in a loose
condition.
Mower Blade Operation
To start mower blades, move lever on floor slowly to "ENGAGE" position. To stop
mower blades, move lever on floor slowly to "DISENGAGE" position.
Body Removal
1. Disconnect throttle cable from engine.
2. Disconnect the rear wiring loom (P/N 4109) from the body by lightly squeezing
the Econo-
Seal plug. This is located at the left rear of the body.
3. Note: Loosen bolts that hold body switch (P/N 4079) and slide switch away
from engaging
rod. Tighten one bolt just enough to hold switch in this position until body is
reassembled.
4. Remove 4 control lever bolts and remove upper control levers (P/N 1501L-1501R).
5. Remove engaging handle (P/N 6089) by removing bolt and nut under handle.
6. Remove the 2 attach nuts on floor of body and 2 sheet metal screws at the
rear of body.
7. Place height adjustment lever in vertical position, engage parking brake and carefully lift
body up and off chassis.
8. Reverse the above procedure for assembly.
Safety Checks
With the mower deck in the engaged position slide the body switch (P/N 4079) toward
the engaging rod (P/N 6087-1) until the switch leaf just makes contact with the
switch button. Tighten both bolts in switch bracket.
With mower deck engaged, attempt to start engine in all cutting height positions.
If engine starts in any cutting height position, re-adjust the switch. Disengage
the mower deck and start the engine in each cutting height position. If engine
fails to start in any cutting height position, re-adjust switch.
With operator in normal mowing/position, engage mower deck and remove weight from
seat. The engine should stop. Repeat this procedure in each cutting height
position. If engine does not stop when operator rises from seat in each cutting
height position, return to an authorized Dixon dealer for adjustment f>r repairs.
Parking Brake Adjustment
Remove body as described above. Tighten nut on brake rod (P/N2533) (Located in
front of the
transaxle on each side.), just enough to prevent brake from slipping
when engaged. CAUTION:
Over tightening may cause premature wear on brake band (P/N 5085).
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment
Belt tension for mower drive belt (P/N 2412) is adjusted by loosening nut on the
connecting
arm assembly (P/N 2171-A) and turning bolt to achieve desired tension.
Re-tighten nut.
Tension should be checked with belt in engaged position.
Removing Mower Deck
1. Remove engaging handle (P/N 6089) by removing bolt and nut under handle.
2. Loosen belt keeper (P/N 2234) located under engine by loosening 2 rear engine
mount bolts to allow mower deck drive belt to come free of rear pulley.
Re-tighten belt keeper,
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TECHNICAL DATA BROCHURE
ZTR 308
-
311
DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. B
OX 484, COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS 67337 (316) 251
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2000
D.I. Form S-35 (Rev. 6/83)
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