Dixon Lawn Mower ZTR 424 User Manual

TECHNICAL DATA BROCHURE  
ZTR 424  
IMPORTANT - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION.  
Deluxe Seat Adjustment  
Easy hand lever 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 (P/N 4191) 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 1689 & T690)  
4. Remove the 2 attach nuts on floor of body and unfasten latch located at center of body at the  
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  
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.  
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 band (P/N 5085).  
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment  
No adjustment necessary, the spring-loaded idler pulley maintains proper  
tension throughout the belt life.  
Removing Mower Deck  
1. Remove mower deck drive belt (P/N 6111) by pulling 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 6092) from turning (observe blade position when removing)  
remove blade bolt from center of blade.  
DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. BOX 484, COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS 67337 (316) 251-2000  
P/N 8514 (9/83)  
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illustration -Transaxle Assembly (Models ZTR 424 426)  
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