Dixon ZTR 427 Manual Do Utilizador

DATE   8/85 

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IMPORTANT - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE O P E R A T I O N  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 remov e 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  p u l l i n g  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.