OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR ZTR-301, 302 MOWER

IMPORTANT!

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 the operator's manual carefully, and become completely familiar with the controls. Your

Dixon dealer will gladly provide a check-out ride, and answer any questions.

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You have purchased a top quality lawn mower that has been inspected at the factory and found to be in perfect mechanical condition. This lawn mower is warranted for 1 year from date of delivery against all defects in materials and workmanship. Lawn mowers used for commercial service are warranted for 30 days from date of delivery.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This lawn mower is warranted for one(1) year from date of delivery against all defects in materials and workmanship. Lawn mowers used for commercial service are warranted for 30 days from date of delivery. (Lawn mowers other than those used only at residence of owner are considered as commercial service.)

Each new mower is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. Our obligation, under this warranty, shall be limited to the replacement to the original retail purchaser of any part or parts, which, within the warranty period, shall be shown to be defective due to faulty workmanship or materials at the factory. All parts claimed defective must be returned to the factory for inspection, repair, or replacement with transportation charges prepaid.

This warranty does not apply to damage in transit or damage caused by misuse, negligence or accident, to alterations or repairs done outside the factory or authorized service stations, nor does it obligate us to assume any transportation charges in connection with the replacement of parts claimed to be defective.

Our warranty does not apply to the blades, adapters, chains or belts on our mowers due to the very nature of the function they perform and to the elements they are exposed to.

The warranty specifically excludes engines and tires which are warranted separately by their respective manufacturers. All claims for defective engines or engine parts must be made in accordance with the engine manufacturer's warranty.

We reserve the right to make changes in design and changes or improvements on our product without imposing any obligation upon ourselves to install the same on products heretofore manufactured.

This warranty is null and void if any parts other than original manufacturer's parts are used. There is no other express warranty.

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one(1) . year from purchase and, to the extent permitted by law, any and all implied warranties are excluded.

SERIAL NUMBERS

The lawn mower has two serial numbers:

Mower Number — Located on frame at right rear transaxle mount. Transaxle Number — Located on transaxle.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE MOWING:

1. Discuss proper maintenance with your Dixon dealer, to save money and prevent injury. Consult your dealer before removing any parts.

2. Don't allow anyone to operate your Dixon mower without proper instruction. Young children should never be allowed to operate any power mower, riding or walking.

3. Before mowing, pick up all debris — particularly stones and sharp objects.

4. Before starting the engine, make sure the gas cap is in place.

DURING MOWER OPERATION 1. The revolutionary Dixon mower attracts many admiring neighbors. But when mowing, all persons — especially children — and pets should be cleared from the mowing area.

2. Wear appropriate, safe clothing when mowing — close-fitting jeans or slacks and heavy leather or safety shoes with rough soles. Never use any kind of mower with bare feet or open sandals, not even an old push-type model!

3. When grass is wet or slippery, do not use any riding mower.

4. Always mow at the slowest speed that will cut satisfactorily.

5. Keep hands and feet away from the blade at all times.

6. Although the Dixon mower is equipped with a missile deflector which directs downwards all blade propelled objects, keep persons clear of the discharge chute.

7. Your Dixon mower is very stable because of its low center of gravity and weight biased to the rear; however, caution should be exercised when mowing hills or slopes with any mower.

8. Always disengage blades before taking the mower

across walks or objects that project above the surface. 9. When the mower is not in use, turn the engine off; never leave the engine running unattended. Your Dixon mower is equipped with a weight-sensitive switch that kills the engine when operator leaves the seat while blades are engaged.

10. Before adjusting your mower or adding fuel, turn the engine off. Let it cool, and disconnect the spark plug so the engine cannot start by accident. Be sure all moving parts are stopped.

11. Never run the engine indoors; the fumes are dangerous.

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13. Gasoline fumes are explosive; use only approved gasoline containers to store small amount of fuel. No special oil/gas mixtures are needed for your Dixon mower.

12. Before backing your Dixon mower, stop, turn around, and

14. If the mower should start vibrating, stop the engine immediately and check for damage or loose parts. Vibration is usually the warning of trouble.

15. Never lift lawn mower by the body; lift only by the frame.

ALWAYS SET PARKING BRAKE AND DISENGAGE BLADE OPERATION BEFORE DISMOUNTING

IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Dixon ZTR mowers offer a new concept in mowing, providing unique maneuverability and ease. The following procedures will allow one to become familiar with the unique method of control very easily.

1. SET PARKING BRAKE — Be sure that drive levers are free.

(When drive levers are released, they will return to neutral position.)

2. Move "Blade Operation" lever to "Disengage" position. ..

Engine will not start when blades are engaged.

3. Move throttle control to "Choke" position.

4. To start models with electric starting, simply insert ignition key and turn to the far right position. When the engine starts, release the ignition key and it will remain in the "RUN" position. To stop the engine simply turn the key to the "OFF" position.

To start manual start models, turn switch to "RUN" position. A sharp pull will start the engine. Release the start-

ing rope as soon as engine starts. To stop engine turn key to

"OFF" position.

5. Set engine to desired speed by adjusting throttle control. (Suggest set at slow speed during initial operation.)

6. NOTE SAFETY FEATURE: Engine stops automatically if operator leaves seat while blades are engaged.

7. This unit is equipped with a unique transaxle that requires only two drive levers to control braking, turning, direction and acceleration.

TO GO FORWARD:

From neutral position push both drive levers slightly forward; to increase speed move levers further forward. TO GO

BACKWARD:

From neutral position pull both drive levers slightly rearward.

TURNING:

Turning is controlled by moving one drive lever slightly forward or rearward of the other. To turn left, move left lever rearward of right lever. To turn "square corners" move lever of desired direction to neutral. To turn on mower's own axis (Zero radius) reduce speed and move one lever to reverse position and the other to forward position.

BRAKING:

To brake mower, move both levers in direction opposite of travel, release levers to neutral, set parking brake. When stopping on incline, it may be necessary to hold slight pressure on levers in direction opposite of slope, until parking brake is set.

ALWAYS SET PARKING BRAKE BEFORE DISMOUNTING.

INITIAL OPERATION:

It is recommended that first operation of mower be done at a slow setting of throttle speed and disengagement of mower blades until operator is thoroughly familiar with the unit.

You may have tendency to "over control" mower at first.

Slight movements — fingertip control — is all that's

necessary for easy operation. 8. Mower Blade Operation:

• Cutting height is set by positioning the adjustment lever. Push button knob on top of lever, set desired cutting height, lock into position by releasing button knob.

• To start mower blades, move lever on floor to "engage" position. To stop mower blades, move lever to "disengage" position.

ALWAYS DISENGAGE BLADE OPERATION BEFORE

DISMOUNTING.

9. Parking Brake:

Parking brake is hand operated and is located at right-hand side of mower. To disengage move lever forward. To engage brake pull lever to the rear. Always set parking brake before dismounting. Be sure that parking brake is disengaged before moving mower.

MAINTENANCE

PRE-STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fill fuel tank with a good grade of regular gasoline. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

2. Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.

3. With mower on a level surface, fill the crankcase with a good grade of multi-purpose 10 - 30 oil as outlined in the engine instruction manual.

4. On model equipped with a battery be sure the battery is filled to proper fluid level with electrolite solution. After initial filling, level may be retained with distilled water.

CAUTION:

5. During initial "Break In" period, the oil level should be checked often.

6. Check oil level every five operating hours or each time mower is used.

7. Change oil every 25 operating hours or sooner if equipment is operated in extremely dusty conditions.

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Main Drive Belt - This belt should be kept taut to lengthen belt life and prevent loss of power. To tension belt, loosen 4 bolts which hold the engine to the mount and the lock nut on the tension bolt at the rear of the machine. Tighten tension bolt until belt is taut and retighten the 4 bolts holding engine and tighten tension bolt lock nut.

MOWER DRIVE BELT

Belt tension for the mower drive belt is adjusted by turning the turnbuckle to provide more forward movement of the engaging idler.

REPLACE BELTS WHEN ADJUSTMENT CAN NO LONGER

BE MADE SATISFACTORILY OR IF BELTS BECOME

WORN.

BODY REMOVAL FOR ZTR-301 / 302

1. Disconnect throttle cable from engine by loosening clamp on engine and disconnecting cable.

2. Disconnect two (2) switch loom plugs, one going to engine wires and one going to frame wire loom. Plugs are located back of transaxle mount.

3. Remove four (4) control lever bolts and remove upper control levers.

4. Remove engaging handle by removing bolt and nut under handle.

5. Remove four (4) attach bolts on floor.

6. Remove two (2) sheet metal screws from transaxle mount. Body will now lift clear. To replace body, reverse the above procedure.

Remember to reinstall switch ground wire on left rear transaxle body mount screws.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the drive chains, the body must be removed and shims added behind the transaxle. Loosen 4 bolts which hold the transaxle to the frame. Insert shims (Pt. No. 2221 or 2222) as needed for adjustment between transaxle and mount plates. Tighten the 4 bolts which hold the transaxle to the frame. A few drops of oil periodically will lengthen chain life. Replace chain when rollers become loose, chain breaks, or chain fails to operate properly. WHEELS AND TIRES

Correct tire pressure is essential to correct operation of the mower.

The correct pressure for the drive tires is 14 -16 Ibs. Lug nuts should be checked periodically. Front tires are semi-pneumatic and do not require inflation. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Keep all connections clean and tight. Maintain the fluid in the battery at correct level.

BODY

The body may be washed with a mild detergent and waxed with any automotive type wax.

ENGINE

Follow the manufacturer's instructions as to maintenance and repair. A copy of these instructions are supplied with each mower.

TRANSAXLE

For adjustment or repair confer with authorized Dixon dealer service department. Adjustment or repair by other than authorized dealer voids warranty.

SPARE PARTS

See your dealer for ordering spare parts or warranty service.

REMOVING AND REINSTALLING

MOWER DECK

1. Remove engaging handle by removing bolt and nut under handle.

2. Disconnect mower deck wire loom from frame wire loom.

3. Loosen belt keeper located under engine by loosening two (2) rear engine mount bolts to allow mower deck drive belt to come free of rear pulley. Retighten belt keeper.

4. Remove six (6) attach pins and clips from four

(4) mower deck attach points and two (2) stabilizer bars.

5. Mower deck may then be removed from unit for service or replacement. To reinstall, reverse the above procedure.

Part No. Name

30-1039

30-1501R Upper Control Lever - Right

30-1501L

Lower Lift Link

Strap

Engine Shaft Key

30-1542 V-Pulley

Knob

30-1560-1 Battery

30-1574 Brake

30-1604

30-1606 Brake

30-2000 Frame

30-2150

30-1530 Bellcrank

Upper Control Lever - Left

30-1507 Wheel/Mower

30-1536

30-1540

Weldment

Bearing

Chain Connecting Link

Guard

Pivot

Lower Control Pin

Mount

Weldment

Blue Body - ZTR-301/302

Axle 30-2152 Caster

30-2154

30-2155

30-2159

30-2161 Connecting

30-2164

Deck Hub Pulley Spacer

Engaging Idler Spacer

Rod

Bolt

Link

Support Sprocket Spacer

Deck Hub Bearing Spacer

Part No. Name

30-2201

30-2202

30-2203

30-2209 Lower

30-2212 Lift

30-2214 Brake

30-2221

30-2222

30-2224 Brake

30-2225

30-2402

30-2403

Lower Control Lever - Left

Lower Control Lever - Right

Wheel Hub & Sprocket Assembly

Rod

Arm

Keeper

Plate

Transaxle Shim (16 Ga.)

Transaxle Shim (22 Ga.)

Clip

Pin

30-2216 Belt

Tension

Battery Box Weldment

Rear Wheel & Tire

Caster Wheel & Tire

Bearing

30-2406 Blade

Chain

30-2411 Deck

30-2410 ZTR-301/302

V-Pulley

Seat

30-2412 DeckV-Belt

30-2416

30-2417

Pulley

Tension

Short Brake Rod

Control Rod Assembly

Part No. Name

30-2418

30-2419 Throttle

30-2421

Long Brake Rod

Control

Model Decal, ZTR-301

ZTR-301/302

30--2425 Tumbuckle

30-2426 Drive

30-2429

30-2444

30-2446

Model Decal, ZTR-302

30-2430 Rear

30-2432

Connector

Switch

30-2435

30-2436 Switch

30-2437

30-2438

30-2439

Caution

ZTR-301

Frame Wire Loom, ZTR-301

Spring

Plug

Control Decal, ZTR-301/302

Decal

Switch Ground Wire, ZTR-302

Pan Wire Loom, ZTR-302

Decal

Decal

Battery to Ground Wire

Frame Wire Loom, ZTR-302

Seat Switch Loom, ZTR-302

30-2500 Transaxle

30-2501

30-2504 Front

30-2505

Rear Tube Weldment

Tube

Support Assembly - Left

Part No. Name

Right

30-2507L Support - Left

30-2509 Support

30-2514

30-2515

30-2519

30-2520

Right

Shaft

30-2600

30-2601 Mower

Torque Rod Stiffener - RH

Torque Rod Stiffener - LH

Cradle Assembly - Left

Deck

30-2612 Engaging

30-2618 Engaging

30-2620 Engaging

30-2626 Deflector

30-2812

Pan Switch Spacer

Hub

Shaft

Assembly

Sub-Assembly

Washer

30-2648 Deck

Cam

Rod

30-2631

30-2640 Deck

30-2641 Deck

30-2642 Deck

30-2645 Blade

30-2647 Blade

30-2813

30-2815

Cradle Assembly - Right

Mower Deck Assembly

Weldment

Idler

Key

Oil Drain Assembly

Seat Switch Assembly, ZTR-301

Seat Switch Assembly, ZTR-302

Part No. Name

30-3025

30-3026

30-3032 1/2"

30-3054

30-3057

1/4 x 1" Spiral Pin

1/4 x 1-1/2" Spiral Pin

30-3029 Grommet

Lockwasher

30-3042 Pivot

30-3059 Spring

30-3070

30-3072

30-3092

30-3094

30-3502 Hand

30-3504 Double

30-3508

(7/16-14)

3/16 x 1" Roll Pin

3/8" Flat Washer

Clip

1/4 x 1-1/4" Spiral Pin

Hair Pin Cotters (Mower Deck)

1/2-20, 1-1/4 CL. 5 Bolt

1/2" Flat Washer

Grip

Joint

Floor Pad - Short

Grommet

30-4004 Switch

Cable

30-4007 Battery

30-4008 Solenoid

30-4027 Pan Wire Loom, ZTR-301

Switch

30-5005 Discup

Frame

Part No. Name

30-5009L

30-5012 Cradle

30-5013 Frame

30-5016

30-5018

Cradle - Left

T

Right

Shaft

Shaft

Sprocket

Cone (Set of Two)

9 T Sprocket - Narrow

30-5019 Chain

30-5021 9 T Sprocket - Wide

30-5024 Cradle

30-5028 Bearing

Screw

Spring

30-6089 Engaging

Assembly

-

30-5035 Transaxle

30-5036 Pivot

30-5046

30-5047

30-6052 Stabilizer

30-6059

Notched

Pulley

Spring

Positive Neutral Rod

Positive Neutral Spring

Arm

Flat Idler Pulley

Handle

Pin

OWNER INFORMATION

Form No. 1449-177

Dixon and ZTR are the trademarks of

Dixon Industries, Inc., Box 494, Coffeyville, Kansas 67337

LITHO IN U.S.A.