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OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR ZTR-421, 422, 423 MOWER
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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 only 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
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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
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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 2. Wear appropriate, safe clothing when mowing — close- BEFORE MOWING: fitting jeans or slacks and heavy leather or safety shoes 1. Discuss proper maintenance with your Dixon dealer, to with rough soles. Never use any kind of mower with bare save money and prevent injury. Consult your dealer be - feet or open san
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11. Never run the engine indoors; the fumes are dangerous. across walks or objects that project above the surface. 12. Before backing your Dixon mower, stop, turn around, and 9. When the mower is not in use, turn the engine off; never look. leave the engine running unattended. Your Dixon mower is 13. Gasoline fumes are explosive; use only approved gasoline equipped with a weight-sensitive switch that kills the engine containers to store small amount of fuel. No special oil/gas when op
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BRAKING: ing rope as soon as engine starts. To stop engine turn key to "OFF" position. To brake mower, move both levers in direction opposite of 5. Set engine to desired speed by adjusting throttle control. travel, release levers to neutral, set parking brake. When (Suggest set at slow speed during initial operation.) stopping on incline, it may be necessary to hold slight pressure on levers in direction opposite of slope, until 6. NOTE SAFETY FEATURE: Engine stops automatically if operat
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CAUTION: ALWAYS DISENGAGE BLADE OPERATION BEFORE 5. During initial "Break In" period, the oil level should be DISMOUNTING. checked often. 9. Parking Brake: 6. Check oil level every five operating hours or each time Parking brake is on right hand side of floor area and is mower is used. engaged by pushing full forward with foot. To disengage, pull lever back toward operator by hand. In emergency 7. Change oil every 25 operating hours or sooner if equipment is operated in extremely dust
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B. ZTR-422 Body Removal BODY REMOVAL 1. Disconnect throttle cable from engine. A. ZTR-421 Body Removal 2. Disconnect two wire loom plugs, one going to engine 1. Disconnect throttle cable from engine. wires and one going to switch. Plugs are located 2. Disconnect key switch wire loom from frame wire loom between back of transaxle mount and battery. at front of body. OMIT STEP (3) AND FOLLOW ZTR-421 BODY REMOVAL 3. ^Disconnect seat switch wire loom from frame wire INSTRUCTIONS FROM ST
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CHAIN ADJUSTMENT TRANSAXLE To adjust the drive chains, the body must be removed and shims For adjustment or repair confer with authorized Dixon dealer added behind the transaxle. Loosen 4 bolts which hold the service department. Adjustment or repair by other than transaxle to the frame. Insert shims (Pt. No. 1541) as needed for authorized dealer voids warranty. adjustment between transaxle and mount plates. Tighten the 4 SERVICE LEGS bolts which hold the transaxle to the frame. A few dro
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INSTALLING AND REMOVING MOWER DECK FROM FRAME 1. Attach stabilizer arms to mower deck with . pins and clips as shown on drawing. 2. Attach the 1/2" dia. engaging rod with a rollpin through the engaging cam. 3. Position the drive belt on pulleys. 4. Place mower deck under unit in approximate operating position with engaging rod through hole in the floor. 5. Connect drive belt to motor pulley, being certain that belt is inside of belt guides. Loosen belt keeper by loosening the tw
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BODY ASSEMBLY CHASSIS ASSEMBLY
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MOWER DECK ASSEMBLY TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
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PARTS LIST Part No. Name Part No. Name Part No. Name 1542 V-Pulley 4005 Throttle Cable 1000 Frame Weldment (Electric) 1543 Lift Knob 4006-1 Battery Solenoid Cable 1015 Caster Assembly 1552 Belt Keeper 4006-2 Battery Ground Cable 1020 Caster Axle 1560 Battery Splash Guard 4006-3 Solenoid-Alternator Cable 1022 Caster Wheel & Tire 1564 Brake Arm 75 Model 4006-4 Swith-Headlight Cables, ZTR-421 1029L Lift Lever & Quadrant Left 1567 Brake Mount 75 Model 4006-5 Front Loom Assy. Pri
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Part No. Name Part No. Name 6077 Bearing Spacer Part No. Name 5018 9 T Sprocket - Narrow 6078 Pulley Spacer 5019 Chain 4035 Switchground Wire, ZTR-423 6086 Connecting Link 5021 9 T Sprocket - Wide 4036 Micro Switch 6087 Engaging Rod 4037 Front Wire Loom, ZTR-421 5022 Thumb Screw 6088 Turnbuckle 4038 Pan By-Pass Plug 5023-1 Pivot Bolt 6089 Engaging Handle 4050 Body-White 5024 Cradle Spring 6092 Blade 4051 Body - Blue 5025 Frame Assembly 6093 Outer Hub Assembly
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OWNER INFORMATION Date Mower Purchased ______________________ Mower Model Number_____________________________ Mower Purchased from ______________________________________________________________________ dealer name & address Mower serial number ____________________________ Transaxle Serial Number_______________________ Oil changed this date: 1. _______________________________________ 4. _______________________________ 2. _______________________________________ 5. ______________________
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® Dixon and ZTR are the trademarks of Dixon Industries Inc. Box 494 Coffeyville, Kansas 67337 LITHO IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 812-476
