dixon-marking-tools ztl 312 User Manual
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.
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 keeper (P/N 7026 & 7027) located under the engine, by loosening two
rear engine mounting bolts, allowing the deck drive belt to come free of the rear
pulley.
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.
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.
position. To disengage mower blades, turn lever slowly to the "OFF" position.
"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.
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 doesn't stop when operator rises from the seat, return the mower to
an Authorized Dixon Dealer for adjustment or repair.
If the engine doesn't stop when operator rises from the 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 w i t h i n (5) seconds In each height position.
If blade does not disengage properly, contact your Authorized Dixon Dealer.
If blade does not disengage properly, contact your Authorized Dixon Dealer.
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.
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).
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