Dixon ZTR421, ZTR422, ZTR423 User Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FOR ZTR-421, 422, 423 MOWER
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
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
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, tires, and batteries which are warranted separately by their respective manu -
facturers. All claims for def ective 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 purp ose, are limited to one(1) year
from purchase and, to the extent permitted by law, any and all implied warranties are excluded.
prepaid.
only
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.
READ CAREFULLY
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.
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 be fore 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
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 — closefitting 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
4. Always mow at the slowest speed that will cut satisfac
5. Keep hands and feet away from the blade at all times.
6. Although the Dixon mower is equipped with a missile
mower.
torily.
deflector which directs downwards all blade propelled
in
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
mower.
8. Always disengage blades before taking the mower
any
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.
ALWAYS SET PARKING BRAKE AND DISENGAGE BLADE OPERATION BEFORE DISMOUNTING
11. Never run the engine indoors; the fumes are dangerous.
12. Before backing your Dixon mower, stop, turn around,
look.
and
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.
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.
IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTURCTIONS
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.
NOTE: Electric start models are also equipped with manual
start provision. To start engine manually turn switch to "RUN"
and pull the starter rope. To start manual start models, turn
switch to "RUN" position. A sharp pull will start the engine.
Release the start-
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