TECHNICAL DATA BROCHURE - ZTR 424 & 427
IXON INDUSTRIES, INC. Box 494
PAGE 1 OF 8
DATE 8/85
IMPORTANT - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
Deluxe Seat Adjustment
Easy hand lever action allows forward and back movement of seat. No bolts to loosen
or tighten.
Mower Blade Operation
To start mower blades, pull out on blade drive switch handle, then lift to "ON"
position.
To stop mower blades, move switch handle to "OFF" position.
Body Removal
1. Disconnect throttle cable from engine.
2. Disconnect the rear wiring loom from the body by lightly squeezing the
Econo-Seal plug. This plug is located at the left rear of the body.
3. Remove 4 control lever bolts and remove upper control levers (P/N 9079 &
9080).
4. Remove the 2 attach nuts on floor of body and unfasten latches located on
each side of body at rear.
5. Place height adjustment lever in vertical position, engage parking brake
and carefully lift body up and off chassis.
6. Reverse the above procedure for assembly.
Safety Checks - "Important"
1. After reassembly, while on seat, attempt to start engi ne with mower deck
engaged. Engine should not start. If engine does start, return to an
Authorized Dixon Dealer for adjustment or repair.
2. Disengage the mower deck and start the engine. With operator in normal mowing
position, engage mower deck and remove weight from seat. The engine should stop.
If engine does not stop when operator rises from seat, return to an Authorized
Dixon Dealer for adjustment or repair.
Parking Brake Adjustment
Remove body as described above. Adjustment points are located at rear of trans-axle
on each side. Remove cotter pin from swivel fitting (P/N 2172). Turn swivel fitting
on brake rod (P/N 5100) in to tighten - just enough to prevent brake from slipping
when engaged. CAUTION: Over tightening may cause premature wear on brake b and (P/N
5085).
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment
No adjustment necessary, the spring-loaded idler pulley maintains proper tension
throughout belt life.
Removing Mower Deck
1. Remove mower deck drive belt (P/N 6111) by pulling idler assembly (P/N 1671)
away from belt, and remove belt from rear pulley.
2. Remove 4 attach pins (P/N 6107) and clips from 4 mower deck attach points and 2
stabilizer bars (P/N 6159).
3. Raise front of mower chassis and roll free of mower deck for service and/or
replacement.
4. To re -install, reverse the above procedure.
Removing Mower Cutter Blade
Secure mower cutter blade (P/N 6013) from turning (observe blade position when
removing) remove blade bolt from center of blade.
WARNING: Due to possible sharp edges on the cutter blade, caution should be used
when service is required on the blades to prevent injury.
PARTS LIST FOR ZTR 424/427
1015 Caster
1022 Caster Wheel 4 Tire
1030 Upper Lift Link
1039 Lower Lift Link
1108 Tire - Front Wheel
1109 Inner Tube - Front Wheel
1110 Caster Axle Bushing
1140 Caster Wheel Bearing
1160 Frame
1164 Regulator Mount (427)
1166 Tie Bar
1502 Control Rod Assembly
1506 Hub Flange
1512 Rear Tire
1536 Chain Connecting Link
1544 Bellcrank
1636 Bellcrank Kit
1647 Control Pin
1655 Transaxle Idler Pulley
1657 Transaxle Idler Spring
1667 Lower Control Lever
1668 Drive Pulley
1671 Idler Bracket
1672 Bronze Bushing
1673 Spring Mount
1675 Clutch Anchor
1684 Transaxle Drive Belt
1685 "L" Rod
1687 Idler Pulley
1693 Control Rod
1699 Bumper
1701 Wheel/Deck Hub Bearing
1702 Locking Collar
1712 Battery Strap
1713 Idler Roller (Nylon)
1717 Idler Arm Bracket
1727 Wheel Hub
1728 Transaxle Idler Brac ket
2127 Quadrant Spring
2134 Lift Handle
2166 Pivot Bolt
2172 Swivel Fitting
2408 Drive Chain Assembly
2460 Parking Brake Decal
2823 Oil Drain Assembly (424)
3003 5/16-18 UNC x 1 1/2 HH Bolt Gr5
3005 5/8-18 UNC Hex Nut
3007 1/4-20 UNC Hex Nut
3008 1/4 ID x 3/4 OD Flatwasher
3009 5/16-18UNCxl 3/4"HH BoltGr5(424!
3010 1/2 Dia. x 2 1/4 Rd. Hd. Rivet
3012 3/8-16 UNC Hex Nut
3013 1/2-13 UNC Hex Locknut
3014 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4 HH Bolt Gr 5
3019 5/16 Helical Lockwasher
3020 5/16 Std. Flatwasher
3029 Front Grommet
3031 5/16-18 UNC Acorn Nut
3033 1/2 SAE Flatwasher
3037 3/8-24 UNF x 1 1/4 HH Bolt Gr5
3046 3/8-16 UNC x 2 HH Bolt
3047 3/8-24 UNF Hex Locknut
3052 3/32 Dia. x 1" Cotter Pin
3056 5/16 Fender Washer
3057 3/8 Std. Flatwasher
3061 5/16-18UNCx3/4 Soc. Set Screw
3063 #10-24UNCxl 1/4 Rd. Hd. Screw
3065 3/8 Helical Lockwasher
3066 3/16 Std. Flatwasher
3072 1/8 x 1 3/4 Hair Cotter Pin
3074 5/16-24 UNF Hex Jam Nut
3076 3/8-24 UNF Hex Nut
3077 5/16-18 UNC x 2 3/4 HH Bolt Gr5
PART NAME
3079 3/8-16 x 3/4 HH Bolt
3083 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2 Rd. Hd. Bolt
3085 3/8-16 UNC Acorn Nut
3087 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 HH Bolt Gr5
3088 1/4-20 x 1 HH Bolt Gr 5
3090 1/2-20 UNF x 1 1/4 HH Bolt Gr2
3091 1/4-20 UNF Hex Lug Nut
3093 5/16-18 .UNC x 1 HH Bolt Gr5
3101 7/16 Helical Lockwasher
3105 1/4 x 1 1/4 Spirol Pin
3106 1/4 x 1 Spirol Pin
3107 1/4 x 1 1/2 Spirol Pin
3118 Disc Spring
3128 7/16-14 UNC Hex Jam Nut
3133 #8-32 x 1 1/2 TR 3 Screw
3134 1/4-28 x 1/4 Soc. Set Screw
3161 5/16-24 UNF Nut LH Thread
3174 1/2-13 x 1 HH Bolt
3175 1/2-13 x 1 1/2 HH Bolt
3178 3/18-16 x 2 1/2 HH Bolt Gr5
3180 1/4-20 Hex Locknut
3181 Woodruff Key # 605
3182 Flip Lock Bushing
3184 5/16-18x1 l/4Pan HdPhillips Sew.
3187 #10-32 Hex Nut
3188 #10 Ex. Tooth Lockwasher
3189 1/2-13x5 1/2 Carriage Bolt
3191 Pop Rivet 5/32" Dia.
3193 Washer .43 x 1.38 x .25
3194 Face Nut 5/8-32
3195 Face Nut 1/2 -27
3196 Face Nut 7/16 -28
3197 5/8-11 Jam Lock Nut
3198 1/4-20 Wing Nut w/Nylok
3204 1/4-20 Hex Nut w/Nylok
3205 5/16-18 Hex Nut w/Nylok
3206 3/8-16 Hex Nut w/Nylok
3207 1/2-13 Hex Nut w/Nylok
3208 #10-24 Hex Nut w/Nylok
3209 1/2-20 Jam Nut
3220 7/16-20x2 3/4 HH Bolt Gr 5 (424)
3221 Flatwasher 5/32
3222 5/8-24 Thin Profile Nylok
3224 5/8-18x3/4 HH Bolt Gr5 w/Nylok
3225 3/8-16 x 2 1/4 HH Bolt
3227 5/16-18 x 2 HH Bolt Gr 5 (427)
3240 M10x1.5x76.2 HH Bolt Gr8.8 (427)
3241 M8x1.25x25.4 HH Bolt Gr8.8 (427)
3242 M8x1.25x69.85 HH Bolt Gr8.8 (427 )
3248 5/16 ID x 1/8 Thick Washer
3300 Foam Pad
3500 Ball Joint/Control Rod RH Thread
3502 Hand Grip
3503 Ball Joint/Control Rod LH Thread
3404 Double Ball Joint
3507 Floor Pad - Long
3508 Floor Pad - Short
3511 Adhesive Bumper Pad
3531 Decal - Operating Inst.
3536 Warning Label - Danger
3552 Tank Mount Bracket - Long
3553 Tank Mount Bracket - Short
3554 Fuel Cap/Gauge
3556 Tank Support L
3558 2 Gal Tank w/Cap -Gauge
3578 Nylon Bushing
3579 Electric Clutch
3584 Decal-Ignition Switch/Bl. Drive
3585 Decal - Cutting Height
3587 Decal - Lights
3589 Spacer - Electric Clutch
3590 Key 1/4 sq x 1/2
3597 Battery Cover
3605 Clutch Decal (Notice)
3606 J Bolt
3611 Body Latch
3638 Decal (427)
3641 Body Plug
3649 Fuel Line Clamp (427)
3650 Fuel Line Filter (427)
3651 Fuel Line 10" (427)
3652 Fuel Line 21" (427)
3657 Exhaust Pipe (427)
3658 Muffler (427) .
3659 Heat Shield (427)
3660 Spacer (427)
3661 Spring (427)
3662 Muffler Bracket (427)
3663 Regulator (427)
3664 Clamp (427)
4009 Wire Clip
4013 Wire Tie
4047 Seat Switch
4058 Arm Rest Bracket R
4059 Arm Rest Bracket L
4065 Model Decal (424)
4075 10 Amp Fuse
4076 Headlight Assembly
4077 Headlight (Sealed Beam)
4092 Fuse Holder
4124 Solenoid w/Hardware
4139 Arm Rest (offset)
4144 Seat Slide w/o Adjuster
4145 Seat Slide w/Adjuster
4146 Nylon Washer
4151 Utility Box Trim
4190 Body Wiring Loom (424)
4191 Rear Wiring Loom (424)
4197 Ignition Switch
4198 Blade Drive Clutch Switch
4199 Light Switch
4201 Switch Key (for 4197)
4204 Flex Guard Hiring Cover
4211 Solenoid Starter Cable
4216 Battery Ground Cable
4217 Battery
4219 Name Decal
4230 Throttle Cable
4234 Battery Cable
4254 Lt.Wire- Brown/White w/Term 48"
4255 Wire Tie - Long
4257 Utility Box w/Tr1m
4258 Seat Bottom
4259 Seat Back
4261 Trim - Arm Bracket
4277 Rear Wiring Loom (427)
4323 Body Wiring Loom (427)
5005 Discup
5011 Support Shaft
5015 Sprocket - 24T
5019 Transaxle Chain
5028 Transaxle Bearing
5036 Pivot Spring
5046 Positive Neutral Rod
5050 Positive Neutral Kit
5054 Transaxle Tool Kit
5056 Alignment Tool
5079 HO Transaxle Pulley
5084 Brake Drum
5085 Brake Band
5087 Brake Spacer 3/8 x 1/2
5088 Brake Shaft
5097 Brake Lever
5100 Brake Rod
5101 Brake Li nk
5103 Eye Bolt
5109 Molded Cone/Keyed (ea.)
5110 Cone Frame Shaft
5111 Sleeve (fits 5110 shaft)
5112 KeySq. 3/16x1 l/2(f1ts 5110)
5133 Spring
5136 #1 Tool (4.06 x 9/16 dia.)
5137 #2A Tool (5.63 x 9/16 dia.)
5138 #2B Tool
5139 #3 Tool
5140 #4 Tool
5152 Torque Rod
5153 Cradle Frame
5154 Front Tube
5155 Transaxle Assembly
5156 Cradle Shaft
5158 Support Assembly L
5159 Support Assembly R
5162 Support L
5163 Support R
5164 9T Sprocket
5165 Cone Frame
5166 Cone Frame Assembly
5167 Rear Frame Tube
5170 HD Positive Neutral Spring
5185 Torque Rod Adjuster - Long
5189 Bushing
5198 Cradle Assembly R/L
5202 Spacer 5/8 x 1/4
6000 Center Deck Hub Assembly
6001 Outer Deck Hub Assembly
6002 Deck Hub Sub Assembly
6003 Center Shaft
6005 Outer Shaft
6009 Deck Hub Spacer
6010 Deck Hub
6011 MowerDeckBearing(use w/6010)
6013 Mower Blade
6014 Deck Flange
6032 Mower Deck V-Pulley
6058 V-Pulley
6059 Flat Idler Pulley
6065 Serpentine Idler Spring
6078 Pulley Spacer
6100 Outer Shaft Key
6101 Center Shaft Key
6107 Deck Pin
6109 Serpentine Blade Drive Belt
6111 Deck Drive Belt
6113 Blade Washer
6159 Stabilizer Arm
6181 Deflector
6192 Trash Guard
6195 Lift Attach Arm
6200 Mower Deck Assembly
6201 Mower Deck Pan
6203 Idler Bracket
8502 Caster Axle Kit
8503 Front Rim
8504 Seat Slide Spring
8505 Control Lever Adpt-Wide(ea.
8506 Tie Bar Assembly
8540 Seat Assembly
8541 Wiring Kit (424)
8563 Rotor Assy. (Elec. Clutch)
8564 Armature Assy (Elec. Clutch
8565 Field Assy (Elec. Clutch)
8566 Body w/Decals (424)
8567 Body w/Decals (427)
8574 Wheel Hub Assembly
8576 Rear Rim
8582 Mower Deck Pan w/Lift Arms
8584 Wiring Kit (427)
8602 Hardware Kit (Elec. Clutch)
9079 Upper Control Lever LHw/gr1
9080 Upper Control Lever RHw/grl
9090 Rear Wheel & T1re