Dixon ZTR 3302 User Manual

TECHNICAL DATA

ZTR Model 3302

IMPORTANT - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

1. Pull or lift body retention latch P/N 3954

from transaxle backing plate, raise and

push body and seat assembly forward.

2. Loosen four seat bolts, P/N 3227 and

slide seat forward or backward to

desired position.

3. Re -tighten seat adjustment bolts P/N

3227. DO NOT operate mower without

seat adjustment bolts properly

tightened.

4. Close upper body and push retention

latch P/N 3954 over transaxle backing

plate.

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REMOVING THE BODY

1. The 3302 has a two -piece polyethylene body. The upper body can be folded forward to

expose the transaxle. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove the upper body to

service the transaxle.

2. To remove upper body, remove two bolts P/N 3093 from the front of upper body hinge

located on the brake shaft P/N 9283. Disconnect seat switch P/N 4761 at plug -in.

3. Reverse above procedure to reinstall.

ADJUSTMENT OF MOWER DECK DRIVE BELT

1. This mower deck drive belt is tensioned by a spring loaded engagement idler quadrant.

2. This system is designed to maintain the proper belt tension at all times.

3. Belt tension can be adjusted by moving the engaging rod P/N 7013 into the outside hole of

e ngagement handle P/N 7020.

4. After belt tension is adjusted, check to assure that the mower blade will not turn freely when

the engaging rod is in the "OFF" position.

5. lf the mower blade turns freely, adjust the blade brake by loosening nut P/N3205 at

the end

of the brake rod P/N 2988.

6. After adjustment is achieved, perform the safety checks listed below.

REMOVING THE MOWER BLADE

Secure blade P/N 2483 from turning. Remove blade bolt from center of blade P/N 3268, and

blade washer P/N 6260 then remove blade P/N 2483. To reinstall, reverse above procedure.

Tighten blade bolt to 60 ft. Ibs. of torque.

WARNING: Sharp edges on blade can cause injury!

Caution should be exercised when service is required on blade.

REMOVING THE MOWER DECK

1. Loosen belt keepers P/N 7026 & 7027 located under the engine by loosening the mounting

bolts, allowing the deck drive belt to come free of the rear pulley.

2. Disconnect the wiring loom at the deck safety switch P/N 4242.

3. Remove the two clevis pins P/N 3072 from the two rear L-rods P/N 1355 and slide from slots.

4. Remove clevis pin P/N 3072 from L-rod attached to lift handle and slide from slot.

5. Remove clevis pin P/N 3072 from front deck hanger shaft P/N 1332, located at front of

mower deck on slide plates welded at battery box, and remove.

6. Lift front of mower chassis clear of deck. Roll chassis free of the deck.

7. To install, reverse the above procedure. - Page 2 of 8

MOWER BLADE OPERATION

To engage mower blades, turn engagement lever on floor slowly to the "ON" position. To

Disengage mower blades, turn lever slowly to the "OFF" position.

SAFETY CHECKS

IMPORTANT- PERFORM SAFETY CHECKS AFTER MAKING ANY REPAIRS OR ADJUSTMENTS

1. After reassembly, while seated on mower, attempt to start engine with mower deck

engaged. Engine should not start. If engine does start, return the mower to an Authorized

Dixon dealer for adjustment or repair.

2. Disengage mower deck and start engine. With the operator in the normal seated position,

engage mower deck and remove weight from seat. The engine should stop. If the engine

does not stop when operator rises from seat, return the mower to an Authorized Dixon

dealer for adjustment or repair.

3. Engage, then disengage mower blade in each cutting height. Insure that blade

disengages and comes to a stop within (5) seconds in each height position. If blade does

not disengage properly, contact your Authorized Dixon dealer.

CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE MOWER IF ANY SAFETY FEATURE IS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Remove the body as described above. Tighten nut on brake rod P/N 2533 located in front of

the transaxle on each side, just enough to prevent brake from slipping when engaged.

CAUTION:

Over-tightening may cause premature wear on the brake band P/N 5085

Revised 7/93 P/N

8114

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