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Model Y ear 2005 Safety Instructions & Operator ’ s Manual SPEEDZTR™ 38 /42 /44.
2 IMPOR T ANT - READ CAREFULL Y The Dixon® ZTR® mower is both easy and fun to operate. However , any power mower must be operated properly to be safe. It is not a toy or a recreational vehicle. Before you start to use the mower , read this Operator ’ s Manual carefully .
3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY & W ARNING ...................................4-15 W ARRANTY .......................................................16 SPECIFICA TIONS............................................17 SEA T ADJUSTMENT ................
SAFETY 4 Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Over RIDING LA WN MOWERS, IF IMPROPERL Y OPERA TED CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH Pictured below are the most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander . Please read and understand this manual to prevent injuries.
SAFETY 5 Safety Alert Symbol When you see this symbol, BE ALER T to the potential for injury . Follow the recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices. DANGER (highlighted in red) indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury .
W ARNING 6 Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERA TION: Read, understand, and follow all instructions in this manual and on the mower before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the mower .
W ARNING 7 GENERAL OPERA TION (continued): Never leave a running mower unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting. T urn off blades when not mowing. Injury could occur from contact with moving parts.
W ARNING 8 Protect your eyes. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower . Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower- related injuries.
W ARNING 9 SLOPE OPERA TION: Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it! DO Mow across the slope with your Dixon® ZTR® -- never up or down.
W ARNING 10 Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Use extreme caution when operating the mower with attachment s to prevent tip-over or roll-over . If front wheels lift off the ground, pull levers back to stabilize the mower .
W ARNING 11 SLOPE OPERA TION (continued): DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary , and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Rapid uphill turns may cause tip-over . Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embank- ments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in.
W ARNING 12 FIRE HAZARDS: Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Store all fuel in approved containers specifically designed for that purpose. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running.
W ARNING 13 FIRE HAZARDS (continued): T o prevent fire or explosion, keep sparks and open flames away from battery . Keep electrical connections clean and tight. Inspect them often. Loose connections and corrosion increase fire risk. Before disconnecting the negative ground cable, make sure all switches are off.
W ARNING 14 CHILDREN: Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are attracted to lawn mowers and the mowing activity . NEVER assume children will stay where they were last seen. Be alert to avoid accidents.
W ARNING 15 SERVICE: Never run a mower inside a closed area or without proper ventilation. Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially blade attachment bolts, and keep equipment in good condition. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly .
16 DIXON® WARRANTS ITS ZTR® MOWERS AGAINST DEFECTS IN MA TERIAL AND WORK- MANSHIP FOR THE PERIODS SET FORTH BELOW . THE SOLE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS REPLACEMENT OR REP AIR OF P A RTS INCLUDING LABOR COSTS. THIS W ARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND LIMIT A TIONS: 1.
SPECIFICA TIONS 17 SPECIFICA TIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Additional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual. SpeedZTR™ 38, 42 & 44 Chassis: 1-1/2 X 2 rectangle tube side frame Mower Deck: 38”/42” - 13 ga stamped 2 blade deck.
18 SEA T ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 3224 3224 3224 Seat Plate 3224 SpeedZTR™ 38, 42 & 44 1 . Raise seat assembly . 2 . Loosen four seat bolts, P/N 3224, and slide seat to desired position. 3. T ighten seat bolts. DO NOT operate mower without seat bolts properly tightened.
CONTROLS 19 CONTROL LEVERS Note: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutral position and swing them outward. T O GO FOR W ARD •From neutral position, gently push control levers for- ward. •T o increase speed, move levers further forward.
CONTROLS 20 P ARKING BRAKE: The parking brake is designed to hold the mower from moving and is not intended for use in stopping the mower while it is in motion. The engine will stop if the parking brake is engaged while the control levers are in the drive position.
CONTROLS 21 BLADE DRIVE: •Located on the control panel, on operator ’s right. •T o engage the mower blade, pull up on the switch. •T o disengage mower blade, push down. CIRCUIT BREAKER: •Protection of the electrical system is by (1) 15 amp circuit breaker .
CONTROLS 22 MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER: •Use right foot to operate deck foot pedal at right front foot area. •T o raise mower deck, push forward with right foot on top portion of foot pedal.
OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS 23 The safe and successful operation of the S peed- ZTR™ will depend upon the operator having the correct knowledge of all controls used on the mower and making good judgements about the terrain to be mowed. NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without complete knowledge of all controls and their func- tions.
OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS 24 CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury . ST ARTING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Parking brake must be on, control levers in outward position and blade drive disengaged. 2. Position throttle to choke setting.
OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS 25 TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER A TT ACHMENTS: T owing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavy could damage the drive or cause the mower to become unstable.
OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS 26 P ARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST : a) Swing control levers to outward position b) Disengage blade drive switch c ) Put parking brake in OFF position d) T urn ignition switch to ST ART Engine should not turn over or attempt to start.
OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS 27 TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST : a) Put parking brake in ON position. b) Swing control levers to outward position. c ) Engage blade drive switch. d) T urn ignition switch to ST AR T . Engine should not turn over or attempt to start.
OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS 28 MOWING WITH A MULCHING A TT ACHMENT : Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires a totally different mowing approach than would be normal when side discharging or bagging the grass. There may be instances or conditions where it is not possible to hide all the recycled or mulched clippings.
OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS 29 MOWING WITH A MULCHING A TT ACHMENT (continued): 7. Keep the underside of the mower deck clean. Remove all grass and dirt build-up from the underside of the pan, the baffles and deflectors after each use.
OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS 30 MOWING WITH A GRASS CA TCHER A T T ACHMENT : In order to achieve optimum performance when mowing with a grass catching attachment, please read and follow the tips listed below . 1. Read and follow the installation instructions that are included with your grass catcher .
OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS 31 MOWING WITH A GRASS CA TCHER A T T ACHMENT (continued): 7. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season. Some grass catching attachments require a “high-lift” blade. See your dealer for advice on the type of blade(s) needed for your mower .
OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS 32 SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS: In order to achieve optimum performance when side discharging the grass clippings, please read and follow the tips listed below . Additional information can be found in the T roubleshooting guide.
OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS 33 GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS: Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet. If the grass is tall, place the mower deck cut height lever in the top or second notch. “Initially” overlap cutting swaths instead of a full swath with each pass.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 34 W ARNING Failure to observe the following instructions may result in personal injury . Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine, allow to cool & remove key . Use extreme care when working on machinery . Do not wear watch or jewelry .
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 35 CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE: CAUTION S top engine and remove ignition key for safety . W ear heavy , thick gloves when holding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharp edge of the blade. Blades should be discarded when worn excessiv ely .
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 36 ENGINE: For complete maintenance and operating information of the engine, please refer to the maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer included in your Zero Turn Radius mower information p acket. BA TTER Y : This is a maintenance-free battery and the fluid level cannot be checked.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 37 TIRES: Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operation of the mower . Check tire pressure periodically . Inflate tires to the pressure listed below . Front tires 1 1 x 4.00 - 5 16-21 lbs. Rear tires 38” 18 x7.50 - 8 8-14 lbs.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 38 BEL TS: Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be in poor condition. BEL T TENSION: 38” Deck Engine to Mower Deck Belt-P/N 14136 Refer to Page 39 for adjustment procedure. 42” Deck Engine to Mower Deck Belt-P/N 61515 Refer to Page 39 for adjustment procedure.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 39 BEL T TENSION MANUAL ADJUSTMENT 38”, 42” & 44”.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 40 CAUTION HOT oil may cause burns. Allow engine to cool before draining oil. CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL: 1 . The “Dapco” oil drain valve is located on the left side of the engine crankcase. 2. Place a suitable container under the drain valve hose.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 41 HOT oil may cause burns. Allow engine to cool before draining oil. OIL FILL: 1 . Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis. 2. Refill engine with type, and quantity of oil recom- mended by the engine manufacturer in engine literature.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 42 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT DRIVE MACHINE UNTIL HYDROST A TIC TRANSMISSIONS HA VE W ARMED UP . WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND THE P ARKING BRAKE OFF , SWING THE CONTROL LEVERS OUTWARD. IF MACHINE ST ARTS T O CREEP , FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW .
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 43 Illustration A Illustration B.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 44 MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE: 1. Place mower on a smooth, level surface and check tire pressures to insure correct stance. Rotate front caster wheels into forward travel position. Tires should be inflated as follows: Front: 16 - 21 lb s Rear: 8 - 1 4 lbs 2.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 45 DECK REMOV AL: 1 . Remove mower deck drive belt. Move deck lift pedal into the highest cut position and latch in place. As a safety precaution, insert clevis pin in nearest hole at rear of foot pedal. Belt can now be removed from mower deck pulley .
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 46 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Keep all connections clean and tight. CLEANING THE MOWER: W ash mower periodically . Clean above and below deck. High pressure washing and alkaline based soaps can cause damage to bearings and other parts of the mower .
47 BLADES ~38” Deck~ *Hi Lift Fusion - P/N 13925 Hi-Lift - P/N 13932 Gator Fusion- P/N 13934 Gator - P/N 13933 ~42” Deck~ *Hi Lift Fusion - P/N 13926 Hi-Lift - P/N 13935 Gator Fusion - P/N 13937 G.
48 BEL TS ~38” Deck~ Engine to Mower Deck - P/N 14136 Engine to T ransmission - P/N 16108 ~42” Deck~ Engine to Mower Deck - P/N 61515 Engine to T ransmission - P/N 16108 ~44” Deck~ Engine to Mow.
49 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER Mower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - disengage blades Parking brake not on- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - engage parking brake Circuit breaker t.
50 TROUBLESHOOTING 6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD Drive belt broken or slipping- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - replace drive belt T ransmission oil low- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
OWNER’S INFORMA TION Date of Purchase Mower Model Number Mower Serial Number Purchased From Name Address DA TE OIL CHANGED DA TE ENGINE TUNED Dixon Industries, Inc.
Dixon® and ZTR® are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc. DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. P .O. Box 1569 Coffeyville, Ks 67337-0945 620-251-2000 SpeedZTR™ 38/42/44 Part No. 16516-1204 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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