Dixon Lawn Mower ZTR 3II User Guide

Date  
8/84  
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TECHNICAL DATA BROCHURE  
ZTR 308/3II  
IMPORTANT - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.  
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Seat Adjustment  
Loosen bolts on sliding brackets under each side of seat, slide seat forward  
or rearward to desired position. Re-tighten bolts. Do not operate mower  
with bracket bolts in a loose condition.  
Mower Blade Operation  
To start mower blades, move lever on floor slowly to "ON" position.  
To stop mower blades, move lever on floor slowly to "OFF" position.  
Body Removal  
1. Disconnect throttle cable from engine. ,  
2. Disconnect the rear wiring loom (P/N 4244) from the body by lightly  
squeezing the Econo-Seal plug. This is located at the left rear of ... the body.  
3. Remove 4 control lever bolts and remove upper control levers (P/N 1689 4 1690).  
4. Remove the 2 attach nuts on floor of body and unfasten latches located on each side of body  
at the rear.  
5. Place height adjustment lever in vertical position and mower engaging lever 1n off position,  
and carefully lift body up and off chassis.  
6. Reverse the above procedure for assembly.  
Removing Mower Deck  
1. Loosen belt keeper (P/N 2234) located under engine by loosening 2 rear engine mount bolts to  
allow mower deck drive belt to come free of rear pulley. Re-tighten belt keeper.  
2. Disconnect the wiring loom at the deck safety switch (P/N 4242).  
3. Remove 4 attach pins (P/N 6107) and clips from 4 mower deck attach points and 2 stabilizer  
bars (P/N 6159).  
4. Raise front of mower chassis to allow mower deck engaging rod (P/N 2686) to clear the body.  
At this time, mower may be rolled free of mower deck for service and/or replacement.  
5. To re-install, reverse the above procedure.  
Adjustment of Mower Drive Belt & Related Safety Components (Safety Switch & Blade Brake)  
1. Locate the deck safety switch (P/N 4242) so that the face of the switch body Is flush with the  
end of mounting bracket.  
2. To obtain proper belt tension, loosen locknut (P/N 3005) on end of engaging linkage rod (P/N  
3607) and adjust to proper tension. Note: Tension should be checked with belt In the engaged  
or on position.  
3. Blade brake linkage adjustment - mower drive belt must be in disengaged or off position.  
4. Adjust swivel fitting (P/N 2172) located on brake linkage "L" Rod (P/N 1685) so that there Is a  
3/16" to 5/16" gap between the deck safety switch body (P/N 4242) and the striker plate  
attached to the connecting arm (P/N 2828), Note: Clutch Idler bracket (P/N 2690) must be  
raised so that brake link swivel (P/N 2172) can be adjusted.  
Safety Checks -"Important"  
1. After reassembly, while on seat, attempt to start engine 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.  
Removing Cutter Blade  
Secure mower cutter blade (P/N 2406) from turning (observe, blade position when  
removing) remove blade bolt from center of blade, remove blade flange (P/N 2837),  
blade (P/N 2406), and spacer (P/N 2829).  
Parking Brake Adjustment  
Remove 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.  
CAUTION: Over tightening may cause premature wear on brake band (P/N 5085).  
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Illustration -Transaxle Assembly (Models ZTR 308 - 311)  
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Illustration -Body Assembly (Models ZTR 308 - 311)  
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Illustration - Mower Deck Assembly 30" (Models ZTR 308 - 311)  
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