Dixon Lawn Mower ZTR 428 User Guide

TECHNICAL DATA BROCHURE - ZTR 428 & 429

DATE 8/89 (Rev.)

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MPORTANT -- READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.

Deluxe Seat Adjustment

Easy hand lever action allows forward and backward movement, of seat.

No bolts to loosen or tighten.

Mower Blade Operation

To start mower blades, pull up slightly on blade drive switch handle

and move it forward to the "ON" position.

To stop mower blades, move switch handle to the "OFF" position.

Body Removal

Disconnect throttle cable from engine.

Disconnect rear wiring loon from the body-by turning the threaded collar

on connector in a counterclockwise direction. This plug is located at

the right rear of body.

Remove the four control lever bolts and remove upper control levers

(P/N 9079 A 9080).

Remove the two acorn nuts on floor of body and release latches on

the rear of body near each side.

Place height adjustment lever in the vertical position, engage the

parking brake and carefully lift body off the chassis.

Reverse above procedures to install body.

Safety Checks -- "Important"

After reassembly of body onto chassis and while seated on the mower,

attempt to start the engine with mower deck engaged. The engine should

not start. If engine does start, return mower to an Authorized Dixon Dealer

for adjustment or repair.

Disengage mower deck and start engine with the operator in a normal seated

position on the mower. Engage mower deck and remove weight from the

seat. The engine should stop. If engine does not stop when operator rises

from seat, return mower to an Authorized Dixon Dealer for adjustment or

repair.

Parking Brake Adjustment

2 .

Remove body as described above.

Adjustment points are located at rear of transaxle on each side.

Remove roll pins from swivel fitting (P/N 2172). Turn swivel fitting on

brake rod (P/N 6100) in, to tighten. Just enough to prevent brake from

slipping when engaged. 3.

Reinstall roll pin.

CAUTION: Over tightening may cause premature wear, on brake band

(P/N 6085).

Dixon Industries, INC

Box 1569

Coffeyville, Kansas 67337-0945 (316)251-2000

Airport Industrial Park

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