Dixon Lawn Mower ZTR 304 User Guide

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TECHNICAL DATA BROCHURE

(MODEL ZTR 304)

IMPORTANT - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

BODY REMOVAL

The 304 has a (2) piece fabricated steel body. The upper body can be folded

forward to expose t h e transaxle. In s o m e cases, it may be necessary to remove

the upper body to service the transaxle.

To remove upper body, fold f o r w a r d and r e m o v e bolt (P/N 3006) from cable (P/N

3780). Shut upper body and remove the t w o c o t t e r pines (P/N 3058) from the

front of upper body support. C a r e f u l l y l i f t upper body from frame.

Reverse above procedure to reinstall.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Raise upper body.

Loosen four seat bolts (P/N 3093) and slide seat forward or backward to

desired position.

Retighten bolts.

MOWER BLADE OPERATION

To engage the mower blades, turn lever on floor slowly to the "ON" position. To

disengage mower blades, turn lever slowly to the "OFF" position.

REMOVING MOWER DECK

Loosen the belt keeper (P/N 7 0 2 6 & 7027), located under the engine, by loosing

t w o r e a r engine mounting bolts, allowing the deck d r i v e belt to come f r e e of the

r e a r pulley.

Disconnect the wiring loom at the deck s a f e t y switch (P/N 4242).

Remove* the two clevis pins (P/N 3072) f r o m the two rear L-rods (P/N 1355) and

slide f r o m slots.

Remove clevis pins (P/N 3072) L-rod a t t a c h e d to l i f t handle and slide from slot.

Remove clevis pin (P/N 3072) f r o m f r o n t deck hanger' s h a f t (P/N 1332), located at

f r o m of mower deck on slide plates welded at b a t t e r y box and remove.

Lift front of mower chassis and roll f r e e of t h e deck.

To install, reverse the above procedure.

IDJUSTMENT OF MOWER DECK DRIVE BELT

The mower deck drive belt is tensioned by a spring loaded engagement idler

quadrant.

2. This system is designed to maintain the proper belt tension at all times.

3. Belt tension can be adjusted by moving the engaging rod (P/N 7013) into the

outside hole of engagement handle (P/N 7020).

4. After belt tension is adjusted, check to assure that the mower blade will not

turn freely when the engaging rod is in the "OFF" position.

5. If the mower blade .urns freely, adjust the blade by loosening*nut' (P/N 3205) at

end of the brake linkage (P/N 7015).

6. After adjustment is achieved, perform the safety checks listed below.