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TECHNICAL DATA BROCHURE - ZTR 424 & 427
DATE 8/85
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IMPORTANT - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
Deluxe Seat Adjustment
Easy hand lever action allows forward and back movement of seat. No bolts to loosen
or tighten.
Mower Blade Operation
To start mower blades, pull out on blade drive switch handle, then lift to "ON"
position.
To stop mower blades, move switch handle to "OFF" position.
Body Removal
1. Disconnect throttle cable from engine.
2. Disconnect the rear wiring loom from the body by lightly squeezing the
Econo-Seal plug. This plug is located at the left rear of the body.
3. Remove 4 control lever bolts and remove upper control levers (P/N 9079 &
9080).
4. Remove the 2 attach nuts on floor of body and unfasten latches located on
each side of body at rear.
5. Place height adjustment lever in vertical position, engage parking brake
and carefully lift body up and off chassis.
6. Reverse the above procedure for assembly.
Safety Checks - "Important"
1. After reassembly, while on seat, attempt to start engi ne with mower deck
engaged. Engine should not start. If engine does start, return to an
Authorized Dixon Dealer for adjustment or repair.
2. Disengage the mower deck and start the engine. With operator in normal mowing
position, engage mower deck and remov e weight from seat. The engine should stop.
If engine does not stop when operator rises from seat, return to an Authorized
Dixon Dealer for adjustment or repair.
Parking Brake Adjustment
Remove body as described above. Adjustment points are located at rear of trans-axle
on each side. Remove cotter pin from swivel fitting (P/N 2172). Turn swivel fitting
on brake rod (P/N 5100) in to tighten - just enough to prevent brake from slipping
when engaged. CAUTION: Over tightening may cause premature wear on brake b and (P/N
5085).
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment
No adjustment necessary, the spring -loaded idler pulley maintains proper tension
throughout belt life.
Removing Mower Deck
1. Remove mower deck drive belt (P/N 6111) by pulling idler assembly (P/N 1671)
away from belt, and remove belt from rear pulley.
2. Remove 4 attach pins (P/N 6107) and clips from 4 mower deck attach points and 2
stabilizer bars (P/N 6159).
3. Raise front of mower chassis and roll free of mower deck for service and/or
replacement.
4. To re-install, reverse the above procedure.
Removing Mower Cutter Blade
Secure mower cutter blade (P/N 6013) from turning (observe blade position when
removing) remove blade bolt from center of blade.
WARNING: Due to possible sharp edges on the cutter blade, caution should be used
when service is required on the blades to prevent injury.
D
IXON INDUSTRIES, INC. Box 494
Coffeyville
. Kansas 67337
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494 (316)251
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2000
P/N 860
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