Dixon Zero Turn Riding Mower User Manual

IMPORTANT— READ CAREFULLY

The Dlxon 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.

Information In this operator's manual

The

applies to all Dlxon ZTR Mowers. It Is also
Important to refer to the Technical Data

Brochure
provided for each specific model. Your Dlxon
dealer will gladly provide a check-out ride, and
answer any questions.

See your dealer for warranty service, parts and

repairs.

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

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
parts, which, within the warranty period,
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 by authorized
service dealers, nor does it obligate us to assume any
transportation charges In connection with the replacement of
parts claimed to be defective.

service.)

of any part or

shall be shown to be

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

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.

changes or improvements on our product without imposing
any obligation upon ourselves to install the same on
products heretofore manufactured.

original manufacturer's parts are used. There is no other
express warranty.

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.

We reserve the right to make changes in design and

This warranty is null and void if any parts other than

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, including those of

exposedto.

SERIAL NUMBERS

The lawn mower has three serial numbers:

1. Mower Number - Located on frame at rear of engine.
WHEN REFERRING TO SERIAL NUMBER ON OWNER
REGISTRATION, ETC., USE MOWER SERIAL
NUMBER LOCATED ON FRAME AT REAR

OF

ENGINE. (This number will have DM In front of the No.)

2.- Transaxle Number - Located on transaxle. (This
number will have DT In front of the No.)

3. Engine Number - Located on engine.
IMPORTANT —SAFE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE OPERATING MOWER

1. Read these Safety Reminders and engine
manufacturer^ operating and maintenance
instructions that are furnished with the mower.

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

3. Don't allow anyone to operate your Dixon mower
without proper instruction. Never allow children
to operate this mower.

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

5. Before starting engine:
(a) Check engine oil and make sure gas cap is

place.
(b) Engage parking brake.
(c) Disengage mower blades.
(d) Make sure control levers are in neutral

position.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

6. The revolutionary Dixon mower attracts many
admiring neighbors. But when mowing, all

persons
— especially children — and pets should be cleared
from the mowing area.

7. Move, throttle control to "CHOKE" position.

8. To start models with electric starting, simply insert
ignition key and turn to "START" position. When the
engine starts, release the Ignition key and it will
return to the "RUN" position. Move throttle
"CHOKE" to "SLOW" position. To stop the
simply turn the key to the "OFP position.

from
engine,

NOTE:
Some electric start models are also , equipped with
manual start provision. To start engine manually,
turn switch to

"RUN" and pull the starter rope.

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

10. NOTE SAFETY FEATURE: Safety switches stop
engine when operator leaves seat while blades are
engaged, and engine cannot be restarted when
blades are engaged. OPERATOR SHOULD
PRECAUTIONS AND NOT RELY ON
SWITCHES.

TAKE

SAFETY

11. This mower Is equipped with a unique transaxle that

in

requires only two drive levers to control braking,
turning, direction and speed.

INITIAL OPERATION

It is recommended that first operation of mower be done
at a slow throttle setting with mower blades disengaged
until operator is thoroughly familiar with

the unit.