Dixon Lawn Mower 301 302 User Guide

OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR ZTR-301, 302 MOWER  
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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
This lawn mower is warranted for one(1) year from date of delivery against all defects in materials and workmanship. Lawn mowers used  
for commercial service are warranted 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 mower is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. Our obligation,  
under this warranty, shall be limited to the replacement to the original retail purchaser of any part or parts, which, within the warranty  
period, shall be shown to be defective due to faulty workmanship or materials at the factory. All parts claimed defective must be returned  
to the factory for inspection, repair, or replacement with transportation charges prepaid.  
This warranty does not apply to damage in transit or damage caused by misuse, negligence or accident, to alterations or repairs done  
outside the factory or authorized service stations, nor does it obligate us to assume any transportation charges in connection with the  
replacement of parts claimed to be defective.  
Our warranty does not apply to the blades, adapters, chains or belts on our mowers due to the very nature of the function they perform  
and to the elements they are exposed to.  
The warranty specifically excludes engines and tires which are warranted separately by their respective manufacturers. All claims for  
defective engines or engine parts must be made in accordance with the engine manufacturer's warranty.  
We reserve the right to make changes in design and changes or improvements on our product without imposing any obligation upon  
ourselves to install the same on products heretofore manufactured.  
This warranty is null and void if any parts other than original manufacturer's parts are used. There is no other express warranty.  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one(1) . year from  
purchase and, to the extent permitted by law, any and all implied warranties are excluded.  
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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 INSTRUCTIONS  
2. Wear appropriate, safe clothing when mowing — close-fitting  
BEFORE MOWING:  
jeans or slacks and heavy leather or safety shoes with rough  
soles. Never use any kind of mower with bare feet or open  
sandals, not even an old push-type model!  
1. Discuss proper maintenance with your Dixon dealer, to save  
money and prevent injury. Consult your dealer before  
removing any parts.  
2. Don't allow anyone to operate your Dixon mower without  
proper instruction. Young children should never be allowed  
to operate any power mower, riding or walking.  
3. Before mowing, pick up all debris — particularly stones and  
sharp objects.  
4. Before starting the engine, make sure the gas cap is  
in place.  
DURING MOWER OPERATION 1. The revolutionary Dixon  
mower attracts many admiring  
3. When grass is wet or slippery, do not use any riding mower.  
4. Always mow at the slowest speed that will cut satisfactorily.  
5. Keep hands and feet away from the blade at all times.  
6. Although the Dixon mower is equipped with a missile deflector  
which directs downwards all blade propelled objects, keep  
persons clear of the discharge chute.  
7. Your Dixon mower is very stable because of its low center of  
gravity and weight biased to the rear; however, caution should  
be exercised when mowing hills or slopes with any mower.  
8. Always disengage blades before taking the mower  
neighbors. But when mowing, all persons — especially  
children — and pets should be cleared from the mowing  
area.  
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across walks or objects that project above the surface. 9. When the  
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 engine off. Let  
it cool, and disconnect the spark plug so the engine cannot start by  
accident. Be sure all moving parts are stopped.  
11. Never run the engine indoors; the fumes are dangerous.  
12. Before backing your Dixon mower, stop, turn around, and  
look.  
13. Gasoline fumes are explosive; use only approved gasoline  
containers to store small amount of fuel. No special oil/gas  
mixtures are needed for your Dixon mower.  
14. If the mower should start vibrating, stop the engine  
immediately and check for damage or loose parts. Vibration  
is usually the warning of trouble.  
15. Never lift lawn mower by the body; lift only by the frame.  
ALWAYS SET PARKING BRAKE AND DISENGAGE BLADE OPERATION BEFORE DISMOUNTING  
IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Dixon ZTR mowers offer a new concept in mowing, providing  
unique maneuverability and ease. The following procedures will  
allow one to become familiar with the unique method of control  
very easily.  
3. Move throttle control to "Choke" position.  
4. To start models with electric starting, simply insert ignition key  
and turn to the far right position. When the engine starts,  
release the ignition key and it will remain in the "RUN"  
position. To stop the engine simply turn the key to the "OFF"  
position.  
1. SET PARKING BRAKE — Be sure that drive levers are free.  
(When drive levers are released, they will return to neutral  
position.)  
To start manual start models, turn switch to "RUN" position. A  
sharp pull will start the engine. Release the start-  
2. Move "Blade Operation" lever to "Disengage" position. ..  
Engine will not start when blades are engaged.  
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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  
BRAKING:  
To brake mower, move both levers in direction opposite of travel,  
release levers to neutral, set parking brake. When stopping on  
incline, it may be necessary to hold slight pressure on levers in  
direction opposite of slope, until parking brake is set.  
set at slow speed during initial operation.)  
6. NOTE SAFETY FEATURE: Engine stops automatically if  
operator leaves seat while blades are engaged.  
7. This unit is equipped with a unique transaxle that requires only two  
drive levers to control braking, turning, direction and acceleration.  
TO GO FORWARD:  
ALWAYS SET PARKING BRAKE BEFORE DISMOUNTING.  
INITIAL OPERATION:  
It is recommended that first operation of mower be done at a  
slow setting of throttle speed and disengagement of mower  
blades until operator is thoroughly familiar with the unit.  
You may have tendency to "over control" mower at first.  
Slight movements — fingertip control — is all that's  
necessary for easy operation. 8. Mower Blade Operation:  
• Cutting height is set by positioning the adjustment lever. Push  
button knob on top of lever, set desired cutting height, lock into  
position by releasing button knob.  
From neutral position push both drive levers slightly forward; to  
increase speed move levers further forward. TO GO  
BACKWARD:  
From neutral position pull both drive levers slightly rearward.  
TURNING:  
Turning is controlled by moving one drive lever slightly forward or  
rearward of the other. To turn left, move left lever rearward of  
right lever. To turn "square corners" move lever of desired  
direction to neutral. To turn on mower's own axis (Zero radius)  
reduce speed and move one lever to reverse position and the  
other to forward position.  
• To start mower blades, move lever on floor to "engage"  
position. To stop mower blades, move lever to "disengage"  
position.  
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CAUTION:  
ALWAYS DISENGAGE BLADE OPERATION BEFORE  
DISMOUNTING.  
9. Parking Brake:  
5. During initial "Break In" period, the oil level should be checked  
often.  
6. Check oil level every five operating hours or each time mower  
is used.  
7. Change oil every 25 operating hours or sooner if equipment is  
operated in extremely dusty conditions.  
Parking brake is hand operated and is located at right-hand  
side of mower. To disengage move lever forward. To engage  
brake pull lever to the rear. Always set parking brake before  
dismounting. Be sure that parking brake is disengaged  
before moving mower.  
BELT ADJUSTMENT  
Main Drive Belt - This belt should be kept taut to lengthen belt life  
and prevent loss of power. To tension belt, loosen 4 bolts which  
hold the engine to the mount and the lock nut on the tension bolt at  
the rear of the machine. Tighten tension bolt until belt is taut and  
retighten the 4 bolts holding engine and tighten tension bolt lock  
nut.  
MAINTENANCE  
PRE-STARTING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Fill fuel tank with a good grade of regular gasoline. Do not  
mix oil with gasoline.  
2. Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.  
3. With mower on a level surface, fill the crankcase with a good  
grade of multi-purpose 10 - 30 oil as outlined in the engine  
instruction manual.  
MOWER DRIVE BELT  
Belt tension for the mower drive belt is adjusted by turning the  
turnbuckle to provide more forward movement of the engaging  
idler.  
4. On model equipped with a battery be sure the battery is filled  
to proper fluid level with electrolite solution. After initial filling,  
level may be retained with distilled water.  
REPLACE BELTS WHEN ADJUSTMENT CAN NO LONGER  
BE MADE SATISFACTORILY OR IF BELTS BECOME  
WORN.  
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chain life. Replace chain when rollers become loose, chain breaks,  
or chain fails to operate properly. WHEELS AND TIRES  
Correct tire pressure is essential to correct operation of the mower.  
The correct pressure for the drive tires is 14 -16 Ibs. Lug nuts  
should be checked periodically. Front tires are semi-pneumatic and  
do not require inflation. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS  
BODY REMOVAL FOR ZTR-301 / 302  
1. Disconnect throttle cable from engine by loosening clamp on  
engine and disconnecting cable.  
2. Disconnect two (2) switch loom plugs, one going to engine wires  
and one going to frame wire loom. Plugs are located back of  
transaxle mount.  
3. Remove four (4) control lever bolts and remove upper control  
levers.  
4. Remove engaging handle by removing bolt and nut under handle.  
5. Remove four (4) attach bolts on floor.  
6. Remove two (2) sheet metal screws from transaxle mount. Body  
will now lift clear. To replace body, reverse the above procedure.  
Remember to reinstall switch ground wire on left rear transaxle body  
mount screws.  
Keep all connections clean and tight. Maintain the fluid in the battery  
at correct level.  
BODY  
The body may be washed with a mild detergent and waxed with any  
automotive type wax.  
ENGINE  
Follow the manufacturer's instructions as to maintenance and  
repair. A copy of these instructions are supplied with each  
mower.  
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. Insert shims (Pt. No. 2221 or 2222) 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 lengthen  
TRANSAXLE  
For adjustment or repair confer with authorized Dixon dealer  
service department. Adjustment or repair by other than  
authorized dealer voids warranty.  
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SPARE PARTS  
See your dealer for ordering spare parts or  
warranty service.  
REMOVING AND REINSTALLING  
MOWER DECK  
1. Remove engaging handle by removing bolt  
and nut under handle.  
2. Disconnect mower deck wire loom from  
frame wire loom.  
3. Loosen belt keeper located under engine by  
loosening two (2) rear engine mount bolts to  
allow mower deck drive belt to come free of  
rear pulley. Retighten belt keeper.  
4. Remove six (6) attach pins and clips from four  
(4) mower deck attach points and two (2)  
stabilizer bars.  
5. Mower deck may then be removed from unit  
for service or replacement. To reinstall,  
reverse the above procedure.  
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Part No. Name  
Part No. Name  
Part No. Name  
30-1039  
30-1043  
30-1501R  
30-1501L  
30-1507  
30-1530  
30-1536  
30-1540  
30-1542  
30-1543  
30-1560-1  
30-1574  
30-1604  
30-1606  
30-2000  
30-2150  
30-2152  
30-2154  
30-2155  
30-2159  
30-2161  
30-2164  
30-2165  
30-2166  
Lower Lift Link  
Battery Strap  
30-2201  
30-2202  
30-2203  
30-2209  
30-2212  
30-2214  
30-2216  
30-2220  
30-2221  
30-2222  
30-2224  
30-2225  
30-2402  
30-2403  
30-2404  
30-2406  
30-2408  
30-2410  
30-2411  
30-2412  
30-2413  
30-2414  
30-2416  
30-2417  
Lower Control Lever - Left  
30-2418  
30-2419  
30-2421  
30-2422  
30--2425  
30-2426  
30-2429  
30-2430  
30-2432  
30-2433  
30-2434  
30-2435  
30-2436  
30-2437  
30-2438  
30-2439  
30-2443  
30-2444  
30-2445  
30-2446  
30-2500  
30-2501  
30-2504  
30-2505  
Long Brake Rod  
Throttle Control  
Model Decal, ZTR-301  
Name Decal, ZTR-301/302  
Tumbuckle  
Lower Control Lever - Right  
Wheel Hub & Sprocket Assembly  
Lower Lever Pin  
Lift Tie Rod  
Brake Arm  
Belt Keeper  
Engine Tension Plate  
Transaxle Shim (16 Ga.)  
Transaxle Shim (22 Ga.)  
Brake Clip  
Battery Box Weldment  
Rear Wheel & Tire  
Caster Wheel & Tire  
Caster Wheel Bearing  
Blade  
Drive Chain  
ZTR-301/302 Seat  
Deck V-Pulley  
DeckV-Belt  
V-ldler Pulley  
Idler Tension Spring  
Short Brake Rod  
Control Rod Assembly  
Upper Control Lever - Right  
Upper Control Lever - Left  
Wheel/Mower Deck Bearing  
Bellcrank Weldment  
Chain Connecting Link  
Engine Shaft Key  
V-Pulley  
Lift Knob  
Battery Splash Guard  
Brake Pivot  
Lower Control Pin  
Brake Mount  
Frame Weldment  
Blue Body - ZTR-301/302  
Caster Axle  
Deck Hub Pulley Spacer  
Deck Hub Bearing Spacer  
Engaging Idler Spacer  
Connecting Link  
Support Sprocket Spacer  
Torque Rod  
Pivot Bolt  
Drive V-Belt  
Model Decal, ZTR-302  
Rear Wire Loom, ZTR-301  
Frame Wire Loom, ZTR-301  
Engine Connector Plug  
Cam Switch Spring  
Control Decal, ZTR-301/302  
Switch Decal  
Switch Ground Wire, ZTR-302  
Pan Wire Loom, ZTR-302  
Frame Wire Loom, ZTR-302  
Deck Caution Decal  
Battery to Ground Wire  
Fuel Tank Decal  
Seat Switch Loom, ZTR-302  
Transaxle  
Rear Tube Weldment  
Front Tube  
Support Assembly - Left  
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Part No. Name  
Part No. Name  
Part No. Name  
30-5009L  
30-5009R  
30-5012  
30-5013  
30-5015  
30-5016  
30-5018  
30-5019  
30-5021  
30-5022  
30-5024  
30-5025  
30-5028  
30-5028-A  
30-5035  
30-5036  
30-5046  
30-5047  
30-6052  
30-6059  
30-6089  
30-6107  
Cradle - Left  
30-3025  
30-3026  
30-3029  
30-3032  
30-3042  
30-3054  
30-3057  
30-3059  
30-3070  
30-3072  
30-3092  
30-3094  
30-3502  
30-3504  
30-3508  
30-3511  
30-4004  
1/4 x 1" Spiral Pin  
30-2506  
30-2507L  
30-2507R  
30-2509  
30-2514  
30-2515  
30-2519  
30-2520  
30-2600  
30-2601  
30-2612  
30-2618  
30-2620  
30-2626  
30-2631  
30-2640  
30-2641  
30-2642  
30-2645  
30-2647  
30-2648  
30-2812  
30-2813  
30-2815  
Support Assembly - Right  
Cradle - Right  
Cradle Shaft  
Frame Shaft  
Support - Left  
Support - Right  
Support Shaft  
Torque Rod Stiffener - RH  
Torque Rod Stiffener - LH  
Cradle Assembly - Left  
Cradle Assembly - Right  
Mower Deck Assembly  
Mower Deck Weldment  
Engaging Idler  
Engaging Cam  
Engaging Rod  
Deflector  
Pan Switch Spacer  
Deck Hub Assembly  
Deck Hub Sub-Assembly  
Deck Hub  
Blade Shaft  
Blade Washer  
1/4 x 1-1/2" Spiral Pin  
Grommet  
1/2" Lockwasher  
Pivot Bolt Locknut (7/16-14)  
3/16 x 1" Roll Pin  
3/8" Flat Washer  
Spring Clip  
1/4 x 1-1/4" Spiral Pin  
Hair Pin Cotters (Mower Deck)  
1/2-20, 1-1/4 CL. 5 Bolt  
1/2" Flat Washer  
Hand Grip  
Double Ball Joint  
Floor Pad - Short  
Adhesive Rear Grommet  
Switch  
24 T Sprocket  
Cone (Set of Two)  
9 T Sprocket - Narrow  
Chain  
9 T Sprocket - Wide  
Thumb Screw  
Cradle Spring  
Frame Assembly  
Bearing  
Bearing - Notched  
Transaxle Pulley  
Pivot Spring  
Positive Neutral Rod  
Positive Neutral Spring  
Stabilizer Arm  
Flat Idler Pulley  
Engaging Handle  
Deck Pin  
30-4006-1 Battery Solenoid Cable  
30-4007  
30-4008  
30-4027  
30-4036  
30-5005  
30-5007  
Battery  
Solenoid  
Pan Wire Loom, ZTR-301  
Micro Switch  
Discup  
Deck Hub Key  
Oil Drain Assembly  
Seat Switch Assembly, ZTR-301  
Seat Switch Assembly, ZTR-302  
Center Frame  
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OWNER INFORMATION  
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Dixon and ZTR are the trademarks of  
Dixon Industries, Inc., Box 494, Coffeyville, Kansas 67337  
Form No. 1449-177  
LITHO IN U.S.A.  
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