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Operator Manual

 

RAM 48ZT / 965882601  

RAM 50ZT / 965882701

 

RAM 50KZ / 965882801  

RAM 50KZ / 965882901

 

 

RAM 61KZ / 965883001

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you  

understand the instructions before using the machine.

Содержание 965882601

Страница 1: ...al RAM 48ZT 965882601 RAM 50ZT 965882701 RAM 50KZ 965882801 RAM 50KZ 965882901 RAM 61KZ 965883001 Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using...

Страница 2: ...2008 HTC All rights reserved Beatrice NE Printed in U S A...

Страница 3: ...del Release Valves 33 Maintenance 34 Maintenance Schedule 34 Battery 36 Ignition System 37 Safety System 37 Engine Cooling Air Intake 38 Throttle Cable 38 Choke Cable 38 Air Filter 39 Briggs Stratton...

Страница 4: ...d mind and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering substance WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the...

Страница 5: ...ning equipment and ensure that the machine is well anchored DO NOT operate this machine on public roadways Towing If machine is equipped with a tow hitch use extreme caution when towing Never allow ch...

Страница 6: ...e following professional Manufacturing Number The machine s manufacturing number can be found on the printed plate affixed to the right in the engine compartment Stated on the plate from the top are T...

Страница 7: ...ial for misuse or misassembly IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx R N Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Choke Fuel Warning Parking Brake CE conformi...

Страница 8: ...rom no greater Manual performing any the machine than 10 maintenance or repair work Whole body Severing of fingers Do not open or Careful backing up Careful going exposure to and toes remove safety wa...

Страница 9: ...se unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may...

Страница 10: ...s age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselv...

Страница 11: ...es are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Operation on all slopes requires extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if...

Страница 12: ...n the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry...

Страница 13: ...e ground If this is not possible refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container open...

Страница 14: ...ularly to be sure it works properly The machine must not be driven with defective or unmounted protective plates protective cowlings safety switches or other protective devices Do not change the setti...

Страница 15: ...nspect the equipment if you run over or into anything If necessary make repairs before starting Never make adjustments with the engine running The machine is tested and approved only with the equipmen...

Страница 16: ...causing damage to the mower and possibly serious injury to the operator Load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up ramps of suitable strength using a slow speed Do not lift The machine is not i...

Страница 17: ...s Motion control levers 1 Seat adjustment lever 2 Cutting height adjuster 3 Throttle control 4 Choke control 5 Ignition switch 6 1 3 4 5 6 8 9 2 10 7 11 Hour meter 7 Blade switch 8 Fuses 9 Fuel shut o...

Страница 18: ...forward from its neutral position The rotation direction when zero turning is determined by which steering control is moved backward behind the neutral position If the left steering control is pulled...

Страница 19: ...n of the blades assuming the blade switch is pulled out see Engaging the Mower Deck In order to increase or decrease the engine speed the control is moved forward or back respectively Avoid idling the...

Страница 20: ...ting time It will flash CHG OIL Change Oil at 50 hour intervals The flash duration is one hour before and one hour after the interval The CHG OIL icon will come on and shut off automatically The hour...

Страница 21: ...on IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine must stand absolutely still when applying the parking brake Always set the parking brake before dismounting Release the parking brake before moving the mower Parki...

Страница 22: ...eck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame WARNING The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation Risk for burns if...

Страница 23: ...it under its own power the operator must be in the seat start engine see Before Starting in Operation section adjust engine speed to idle disengage parking brake do not engage blades at this time rota...

Страница 24: ...de switch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed The parking brake must be on Both steering controls must be in the locked outer neutral position Starting the Engine Sit on the seat Raise the...

Страница 25: ...outward to the locked outer neutral position 8050 817 1 Set the throttle Move the throttle to the middle position If the engine is cold push the choke lever to ON 8061 020 Place controls in neutral lo...

Страница 26: ...ts immediately release the ignition key back to the run position STOP IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds each time If the engine does not start wait about 10 seconds...

Страница 27: ...ore loading it too heavily USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING no choke 8050 817 1 Release choke 8050 817 1 Set engine speed WARNING Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals c...

Страница 28: ...y taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the 2 NEGATIVE terminal of the fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to 3 a good CHASSIS GROUN...

Страница 29: ...anti scalp rollers should be evenly adjusted 8058 020 Released parking brake WARNING Ensure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switch Make sure the work area is free from objects that could...

Страница 30: ...the other steering control forward from its neutral position 8050 781 Set blade engagement and throttle control IMPORTANT INFORMATION Control levers return to neutral when released This may cause the...

Страница 31: ...e lawn becomes more even and the grass clippings more evenly distributed over the mown area The total time taken is not increased as a higher operating speed can be used without poor mowing results Av...

Страница 32: ...e mower deck by depressing the 1 blade switch Raise the mower deck by depressing the button 2 on the lift lever and pulling backward to the transport position When the machine is standing still activa...

Страница 33: ...seat 8011 507 Pump release valve front Manual Transport ZT 2800 Models Bypass Linkages When pushing or pulling the mower engage the ZT 2800 Integrated Zero turn Transaxle bypass linkages The ZT 2800...

Страница 34: ...arrester Maintenance Before After Daily Weekly At least once each year Maintenance interval in hours 25 50 100 300 Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be p...

Страница 35: ...aning and replacement are required more often 3 Performed by authorized service workshop Described in this manual Not described in this manual Check adjust throttle cable Check the condition of belts...

Страница 36: ...he old battery Reinstall battery hold down and secure with 7 nuts removed in Step 5 First connect RED battery cable to positive 8 battery terminal with hex bolt and hex nut Connect BLACK grounding cab...

Страница 37: ...y System The machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions The engine can only be started when The mower deck is disengaged The steering con...

Страница 38: ...position 2 Check that the throttle cable is mounted in the correct hole in the lower lever see illustration 3 Push the throttle cable s outer casing as far to the right as possible and tighten the cl...

Страница 39: ...e and the exhaust system become very hot during operation Risk for burns if touched Allow engine and exhaust system to cool at least two 2 minutes Remove the foam filter precleaner Clean 3 the foam fi...

Страница 40: ...r do not wring Allow the precleaner to air dry Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil 4 Squeeze out all excess oil Servicing Paper Element Check the paper element every 50 hours of operation more...

Страница 41: ...the air filter cowling 8011 558 Remove paper filter Remove the wing nuts for the air filter and 3 remove the paper filter Tap the paper filter against a fixed surface to 4 remove dust If the paper fil...

Страница 42: ...he 4 filter with the FLOW arrow pointing up toward the fuel pump If necessary a soap solution can be applied to the filter ends to ease mounting Move the hose clamps back toward the filter 5 8011 468...

Страница 43: ...cracks in normal operation The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear Deck Belt Removal Park on a level surface Apply parking brake 1 Lower the deck into the lowest cut...

Страница 44: ...any twist Correct as needed Replace belt shields on both mandrel housings 7 and secure with fasteners 8011 764 1 Clutch pulley 2 Deck belt Belt routing deck belt 1 2 Pump Belt Replacing pump belt Par...

Страница 45: ...ng Blade attachment 1 2 3 Cutting Blades In order to attain the best mowing effect it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks...

Страница 46: ...urement is the same If adjustment is required with a or adjustable wrench turn the lift link adjustment nuts on either side counter clockwise to lower or clockwise to raise Adjust until both side to s...

Страница 47: ...s IMPORTANT INFORMATION Adjust anti scalp rollers with the mower on a flat level surface The anti scalp rollers can be set in three positions Upper position 1 to 2 38 to 64 mm grass Middle position 2...

Страница 48: ...add any type of tire liner or foam fill material to the tires Excessive loads created by foam filled tires will cause premature failures Only use O E M specified tires 8050 831 Clean regularly IMPORT...

Страница 49: ...ake arm tension Reinstall the retaining clip and recheck gap between rod swivel pin and brake rod washer Repeat the procedure on the other EZT Tracking Adjustment If the mower is not tracking straight...

Страница 50: ...ld be lubricated twice weekly Lubrication Schedule Wipe away excess grease after lubrication It is important to avoid getting lubricant on the belts or the drive surfaces on the belt pulleys Should th...

Страница 51: ...ing grease 8011 731 Lubricating the front wheels 8011 732 Deck spindle IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use minimal lubrication and remove excess lubricant so that is does not come into contact with belts or bel...

Страница 52: ...r WARNING Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained directly after stopping the engine Allow the engine to cool to a safe temperature before draining Engine Oil Levels Check the oil level in the eng...

Страница 53: ...ated on the left side of the unit below the oil filter Place the machine on a flat surface Place a container under the engine where the oil drain valve exits Remove the valve cap Allow the oil to run...

Страница 54: ...ilter guard Torque screws to 5 65 in lbs each Repeat steps on the opposite side 6 Drain old oil filters of all free flowing oil prior to 7 disposal Place used oil in appropriate containers and dispose...

Страница 55: ...ase surface off and apply a film of new oil to the gasket of the new replacement filter Fill the oil filter with new oil and install the 3 new filter by hand Turn to one full turn after the filter gas...

Страница 56: ...unning at fast idle slowly move the steering control in both forward and reverse directions 5 or 6 times As air is purged from the unit the oil level will drop With the bypass valve closed and the eng...

Страница 57: ...ontact of the battery terminal cable connections Blown fuse Fault in the starter safety circuit See Checking the Safety System in the Maintenance Section Engine runs rough Faulty carburetor Choke cont...

Страница 58: ...ng brake on Bypass valve on pump open Drive belt for the transmission slack or has come off Air trapped in hydraulic system Mower deck not engaging Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose Contact...

Страница 59: ...he fuel tanks or add a fuel stabilizer Start 4 the engine and allow it to run until the carburetor is drained of fuel or the stabilizer has reached the carburetor Remove the spark plug and pour about...

Страница 60: ...AMP TO ENGINE PIGTAIL KEY SWITCH POSITIONS POSITION 1 OFF POSITION 2 RUN1 POSITION 3 RUN2 POSITION 4 START YEL BRN BRN YEL BRAKE SW BLU BRN BRN PUR BRN GRY GRN BLK PUR BLK BLK BLK PUR WHT WHT GRN BLK...

Страница 61: ...re Grade Grade 8 8 Grade 10 9 Grade 12 9 ft lbs ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm Shank Size Diameter in millimeters fine or coarse thread M4 1 5 2 2 2 3 2 7 3 6 M5 3 4 4 5 6 5 2 7 M6 5 2 7 7 5 10 8 2 11...

Страница 62: ...nol 5 Max MTBE 15 Fuel tank capacity 4 gallon 15 1 liters 4 gallon 15 1 liters Spark plugs gap Champion XC12YC 030 0 75 mm NGK BPR4ES 030 0 75 mm Cooling Air cooled Air cooled Air filter Standard Stan...

Страница 63: ...s Yes Yes Hour Meter Standard Standard Blade Engagement Electromagnetic clutch Electromagnetic clutch Deck Construction 11 gauge w 10 gauge skirts 11 gauge w 10 gauge skirts Productivity 2 88 acres h...

Страница 64: ...Fuel tank capacity 5 2 gallon 19 7 liters 5 2 gallon 19 7 liters Spark plugs gap NGK BPR4ES 030 0 75 mm NGK BPR4ES 030 0 75 mm Cooling Air cooled Air cooled Air filter Standard Standard Alternator 12...

Страница 65: ...Yes Yes Hour Meter Standard Standard Blade Engagement Electromagnetic clutch Electromagnetic clutch Deck Construction 11 gauge w 10 gauge skirts 11 gauge w 10 gauge skirts Productivity 3 43 acres h 13...

Страница 66: ...unleaded Max ethanol 5 Max MTBE 15 Fuel tank capacity 4 gallon 15 1 liters Spark plugs gap NGK BPR4ES 030 0 75 mm Cooling Air cooled Air filter Standard Alternator 12V Starter Electric Transmission T...

Страница 67: ...s Sprung Seat Standard Hinged Arm Rests Yes Hour Meter Standard Blade Engagement Electromagnetic clutch Deck Construction 11 gauge w 10 gauge skirts Productivity 4 17 acres h 16855 m2 h Dimension Weig...

Страница 68: ...ents This is also applicable to special requirements for any of the states California emission rules etc Do not remove any of these labels Certificates can also be supplied with the machine at deliver...

Страница 69: ...warranty must be accomplished by authorized Dixon dealers and in accordance with Dixon warranty policy and allowances All warranty claims must be submitted to Dixon for approval 4 Warranty labor reimb...

Страница 70: ...he mower deck adjustment 11 Check The safety switch for the parking brake The safety switch for the mower deck The safety switch in the seat The safety switch in the steering controls Parking brake fu...

Страница 71: ...Dixon 71 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date mtr reading stamp sign After the First 5 8 Hours 1 Change engine oil...

Страница 72: ...Service 1 Check the engine air filter 2 Sharpen Replace mower blades if required 3 Check the tire pressures 4 Check battery with cables 5 Lubricate according to lubrication chart 6 Check clean the en...

Страница 73: ...Perform the 25 hour service 2 Clean replace the air cleaner s filter cartridge paper filter shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions 3 Change engine oil 4 Lubricate according to lubrication c...

Страница 74: ...hour service 2 Perform the 50 hour service 3 Change the engine oil filter 4 Clean replace the spark plugs 5 Replace the fuel filter 6 Check V belts 7 Check tighten caster wheel axle bolts every 200 ho...

Страница 75: ...ur Service 1 Perform the 25 hour service 2 Perform the 50 hour service 3 Perform the 100 hour service 4 Check adjust the mower deck 5 Clean the combustion chamber and grind the valve seats 6 Check the...

Страница 76: ...air cleaner s pre filter foam 300 hours 3 Replace the air filter s paper cartridge 4 Change the engine oil 50 hours 5 Replace the engine oil filter 100 hours 6 Check adjust the cutting height 7 Check...

Страница 77: ...Dixon 77 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date mtr reading stamp sign...

Страница 78: ...78 Dixon SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date mtr reading stamp sign...

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