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Dixon ZTR421, ZTR422, ZTR423 manual

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    OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR ZTR - 421, 422, 423 MOWER[...]

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    ONE - YE AR LIMITED W ARRANTY This lawn mower is warranted for one( 1) year from date of delivery against all defects in materials and workmanship. Lawn mowers used for comm ercial service are warrante d 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 m[...]

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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 [...]

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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 INSTR UCTIONS BEFORE MOWING: 1. Discuss proper maintenance with your Dixon dealer, to save money and prevent injury. Consult your dealer be - fore removing any parts. 2. Don't [...]

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    across walks or objects that project above the surface. 9. When th e mower is not in use, turn the engine off; never leave the engine running unattended. Your Dixon mower is equipped with a weight - sensitive switch that kills the engine when operator leaves the seat while blades are engaged. 10. Before adjusting your mower or adding fuel, turn the[...]

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    ing rope as soon as engine starts. To stop engine turn key to "OFF" position. 5. Set engine to desired speed by adjusting throttle control. (Suggest set at slow speed during initial operation.) 6. NOTE SAFETY FEATURE: Engine stops automatically if operator leaves s eat while blades are engaged. 7. This unit is equipped with a unique trans[...]

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    ALWAYS DISENGAGE BLADE OPERATION BEFORE DISMOUNTING. 9. Parking Brake: Parking brake is on right hand side of floor area and is engaged by pushing full forward with foot. To disengage, pull lever back toward operator by hand. In emergency situations, brake may be used in conjunction with the natural braking of the transaxle by applying pressure wit[...]

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    BODY REMOVAL A. ZTR - 421 Body Removal 1. Disconnect throttl e cable from engine. 2. Disconnect key switch wire loom from frame wire loom at front of body. 3. ^Disconnect seat switch wire loom from frame wire loom. This connection is located approximately level with the back of the seat on left hand side of frame un der the body. 4. Remove four con[...]

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    CHAIN ADJUSTMENT To adjust the drive chains, the body must be removed and shims added behind the transaxle. Loosen 4 bolts which hold the transaxle to the frame. Inse rt shims (Pt. No. 1541) as needed for adjustment between transaxle and mount plates. Tighten the 4 bolts which hold the transaxle to the frame. A few drops of oil periodically will le[...]

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    INST ALLING AND REMOVING MOWER DECK FROM FRAME 1. Attach stabilizer arms to mow er 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 thr ough hole in[...]

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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 1000 Frame Weldment (Electric) 1015 Caster Assembly 1020 Caster Axle 1022 Caster Wheel & Tire 1029L Lift Lever & Quadrant Left 1039 Lower Lift Link 1040 Lift Tie Ro d 1043 Battery Strap 1100 Frame Weldment (Manual) 1500 Lower Control Lever 1501R Upper Control Lever Right 1501L Upper Control Lever Left 1502 Control R[...]

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    Part No. Name 4035 Switchground Wire, ZTR - 423 4036 Micro Switch 4037 Front Wire Loom, ZTR - 421 4038 Pan By - Pass Plug 4050 Body - White 4051 Body - Blue 5000 Transaxle 5003L Support - Left 5003R Support - Right 5004R Support Assembly Right 5004L Support Assembly Left 5 005 Discup 5006 Spacer 5007 Center Frame 5009L Cradle - Left 5009R Cradle - [...]

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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 th[...]

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    ® Dixo n and ZTR are the trademarks of Dixon Industries Inc. Box 494 Coff eyville, Kansas 67337 LITHO IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 812 - 476[...]