Dixon 539130211, 539130212 User Manual
Collection System
Operators Manual
Models:
Parts Manual
Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using the machine.
MANUAL NO. 539 130679 REV IR (02/06/07)
539130211 - DCKC
539130212 - DCRC
INDEX
Operators Guide
General Information ................................................................. 5
Safety Procedures.................................................................... 5
Assembly Instructions .............................................................. 7
Operating the Collection System........................................ 13
Maintenance and Service Instructions
Transport................................................................................ 14
Cleaning and Washing ........................................................... 14
Storage................................................................................... 14
Preventative Maintenance Schedule...................................... 14
Caring for Vacuum Hoses ...................................................... 15
Cleaning Poly Mesh ............................................................... 15
Troubleshooting Guide........................................................... 16
Replacement Parts
Clamshell Assembly ............................................................... 18
Clamshell Rear Assembly ...................................................... 20
Clamshell Front Assembly...................................................... 22
Clamshell Linkage - Ram ....................................................... 24
Clamshell Linkage - Kodiak.................................................... 26
Weight Kit Ram ...................................................................... 28
Weight Kit Kodaik................................................................... 30
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components con-
tain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
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SAFETY RULES
General Information
This manual will assist you in the safe operation
and proper maintenance of your Husqvarna
equipment. Read it thoroughly before attempting
to operate the machine. Call your dealer or Dixon
if additional information is required.
The following safety symbols are used throughout
the manual to alert you to information about unsafe
actions or situations:
DANGER indicates immediate hazards that
may result in severe injury or death.
WARNING indicates unsafe actions or
situations that may cause severe injury,
death, and/or major equipment or property
damage.
CAUTION indicates unsafe actions or
situations that may cause injury and/or
minor equipment or property damage.
This equipment should not be modified without the
manufacturer’s prior written authorization. Doing
so may not only affect the equipments’
performance and durability , but also create safety
hazards for the operator and the surroundings.
Warranty will be void if changes are made to the
equipment without the manufacturer’s prior written
authorization.
Safety Procedures
1 - Training:
• Read the Operator’s manual. If the operator(s)
or mechanic(s) can not read English it is the
owner’s responsibility to explain this material to
them.
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator’s controls, and safety
signs.
• All operators and mechanics should be trained.
The owner is responsible for training the users.
• Never let children or untrained people operate
or service the equipment. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,
other people, and/or property.
2 - Preparation:
• Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat,
safety glasses and ear protection. Long hair,
loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in
moving parts.
• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys
and wire which can be thrown by the machine.
• Use extra care when handling gasoline and
other fuels. They are flammable and vapors
are explosive. Use only an approved container.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
Do not smoke while fueling or operating
equipment. Never refuel or drain the machine
indoors.
• Check that operator’s controls, safety switches,
hoses, and shields are securely attached and
functioning properly. Do not operate unless
they are functioning properly .
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SAFETY RULES
3 - Operation
• Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
• Only operate in good light, keeping away from
holes and hidden hazards.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides.
Make turns gradually and at slow speed. Do
not operate across the sides of slopes. Operate
up and down slopes only. Do not operate on
steep slopes.
• Turf conditions can affect the machine’ s stability .
Do not operate on wet grass where traction may
be reduced.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
• Stop equipment and inspect vacuum impeller
and hoses after striking objects or if an abnormal
vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs before
resuming operations.
• Look behind and down before backing up to
ensure a clear path.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop vacuum
and mower blades if not mowing.
• Do not operate machine under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
• Use care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
4 - Maintenance and Storage:
• Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire.
Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting,
cleaning, or repairing.
• Clean grass and debris from muffler and engine
to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage.
• Let engine cool before storing and do not store
near sparks or open flame.
• Shut off fuel while storing. Do not store fuel
near flames or drain indoors.
• Never allow untrained personnel to service
machine.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
If possible, do not make adjustments with the
engine running.
• Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or
damaged decals.
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Assembly Instructions
Tools Required:
ASSEMBLY
Ratchet
Torque Wrench
1/2" Wrench
1/2" Socket
(2) 3/4" Wrench
3/4" Socket
Flat Screw Driver
(2) 1” Wrench - open end
9/16" Wrench
9/16" Socket
RAM/RAM MAG
1. Remove clamshell from crate.
2. Remove two 5/16 x 3/4 carriage bolts from
the lower flange of the rear guard on the
mower.
3. Place (539 114781) Mount Bracket, Lower
in place and secure using four (539 1 11785)
3/8 x 3/4 carriage bolts, four (539 976979) 3/
8 nyloc hex nut and two (539 107271) 5/16 x
1 carriage bolts. Reuse the two 5/16 nyloc
hex nuts previously removed from the 5/16 x
3/4 carriage bolts. See Figure 1.
REAR GUARD
LOWER FLANGE
539 114781 MOUNT BRACKET, LOWER
FIGURE 1
4. Lift seat and latch with seat latch.
5. Remove seat springs.
6. Place (539 1 14786) Plate, Support, Linkage
on frame.
7. Reposition springs and secure with (990209)
5/16 x 1 hex bolts and hex nut previously
removed from seat springs. See Figure 2.
8. Attach two (539 114783) Linkage, Support
to the clamshell assembly as shown in Figure 2.
9. Secure with two (539 100476) 5/8 hex jam
nut and two (539 115591) 5/8 nyloc hex nut
as shown. Do not tighten nuts.
539 114786 PLATE,
SUPPORT , LINKAGE
FIGURE 2
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ASSEMBLY
10. Lift Clamshell assembly onto (539 114781)
Mount Bracket, Lower. Position tubes on
bottom of clamshell on out side of the tubes
on (539 114781) Mount Bracket, Lower.
1 1. Secure with (539 1 19372) Hinge Pin and (539
115501) Cotter Pin.
12. Hook both (539 114783) Linkage, Support
into (539 114786) Plate, Support, Linkage
and secure with two remaining (539 1 15501)
Cotter Pins.
13. Tighten (539 100476) 5/8 Jam nut and (539
115591) 5/8 Nyloc nut so that the clamshell
is sitting straight on unit.
539 114782
BRACKET
CLAMSHELL
ASSEMBLY
539 114812 LINKAGE,
SUPPORT
14. Tighten (539 114782) Brackets on front of
clamshell.
FIGURE 3
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KODIAK
1. Remove clamshell from crate.
ASSEMBLY
2. Remove two 5/16 x 3/4 carriage bolts from
the lower flange of the rear guard on the
mower.
3. Place (539 114815) Mount Bracket, Lower
in place and secure using four (539 1 11785)
3/8 x 3/4 carriage bolts, four (539 976979) 3/
8 nyloc hex nut and two (539 107271) 5/16 x
1 carriage bolts. Reuse the two 5/16 nyloc
hex nuts previously removed from the 5/16 x
3/4 carriage bolts. See Figure 4.
4. Secure two (539 114811) Bracket, Support
to frame as shown in Figure 5. Secure using (539 103433) 1/2 x 3 1/4 hex bolt and
(539 101331) 1/2 hex nyloc nut.
REAR GUARD
LOWER FLANGE
539 114815 MOUNT BRACKET, LOWER
FIGURE 4
539 114811 BRACKET , SUPPORT
FIGURE 3
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FIGURE 5
ASSEMBLY
5. Attach two (539 114812) Linkage, Support
to the clamshell assembly as shown in Figure 6.
6. Secure with two (539 100476) 5/8 hex jam
nut and two (539 115591) 5/8 nyloc hex nut
as shown. Do not tighten nuts.
7. Lift Clamshell assembly onto (539 114815)
Mount Bracket, Lower. Position tubes on
bottom of clamshell on out side of the tubes
on (539 114781).
8. Secure with (539 119372) Hinge Pin and (539
115501) Cotter Pin.
9. Hook both (539 114812) Linkage, Support
into (539 114811) Bracket, Support and secure with two remaining (539 115501) Cotter Pins.
539 114782
BRACKET
CLAMSHELL
ASSEMBLY
539 114812 LINKAGE,
SUPPORT
FIGURE 6
10. Tighten (539 100476) 5/8 Jam nut and
(1 15591) 5/8 Nyloc nut so that the clamshell
is sitting straight on unit.
11. Tighten (539 114782) Brackets on front of
clamshell.
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ASSEMBLY
FRONT WEIGHTS - RAM
1. Bolt cast weight and two weight brackets together using four bolts (539 106492, 3/8 x 2
3/4”) and four nuts (539 976979, 3/8” nyloc).
2. Slide both weight brackets over the front tube
on the frame. Be sure to position in the center of the frame.
3. Secure with four bolts (539 991126, 3/8 x 3
3/4”) and four nuts (539 976979, 3/8”
nyloc).
CAUTION
DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher,
unless the front weights are installed.
539 976979
BRACKET
539 976979
539 991126
539 106492
CAST WEIGHT
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