Dixon 539 131188 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. 18 X 1 GR 5 ZD NUT 18 HEX NYLOC ZD FLEX HOSE UPPER CHUTE Lu DOD ITEM P N 9 10 11 12 13 14 154 539 115719 539 131282 539 131284 539 111587 539 114898 539 990316 539 990209 QTY po BR N HSH Aa DESCRIPTION HOSE CLAMP SUPPORT STRAP L H SUPPORT STRAP R H CAST WEIGHT BRACKET WEIGHT RHSNB 18 x 34 GR5 ZD HCS 9 18 x 1 GR 5 ZD 539 131347 IR 05 072. Use slow speed Choose a low speed so that you will not have to stop while on the slope Use extra care with grass baggers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine e Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE ON MOWERS DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop off ditches or em bankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Ill CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them NEVER allow children to operate the machine Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another respon sible adult Be alert and turn off the machine if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off a
3. 5 6 18 x 1 carriage bolts and two 1s nyloc nuts HANGER BRACKET SUPPORT STRAP TAB MI I BAGGER SUPPORT SUPPORT STRAP DRILL ONE 32 HOLE INTO ENGINE GUARD TO MATCH THIS HOLE MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY NOTE For ease of assembly you may wish assistance from another person for mounting the cover assembly to mower 1 Position cover assembly on ground behind mower 2 Lift and rotate cover to align the cover bracket with hanger bracket and slide the cover down until secure ASSEMBLY Qut MOUNTING 4 CHUTE 1 Install container centering between support 1 Attached flex tube to blower and secure with tubes the hose clamp NOTE One container should always 2 Slide opposite flex hose end into upper chute overlap the other container at supports 3 Push upper chute through the gasketed 2 Close cover and lock latch handles over opening in the cover assembly center support tubes 4 Rotate flex tube and upper chute so that the chute opening is downwards toward the container bags Sa COVER LATCH HANDLE COVER GASKET CONTAINER BAGS ROTATE UPPER CHUTE TO POINT DOWNWARDS TOWARDS BAGS SUPPORT TUBES A WARNING DO NOT operate mower unless container is properly installed Container is subject to wear and deterioration check containers frequently replace when cracked or dam aged Use only a recommended replace ment container ASSEMBLY 5 FRONT
4. before removing grass bagger or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch out for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading and unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percent age of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury e DO NOT operate mower with grass bagger unless the front weights are installed e Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris buildup which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause buildup to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage Il SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO e Mow up and down slopes 10 Max not across e Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc e Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles
5. N 2 CONTENTS 1 Cover Assembly 2 Soft Bag Containers 1 Bag of Hardware PARTS IDENTIFICATION FLEX HOSE GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS NOTE When right hand R H and left hand L H are mentioned in this manual it means when you are seated on the mower in the operator s position A CAUTION BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS BAGGER TO MOWER Set parking brake Place motion control levers in NEUTRAL position Turn ignition key OFF and remove key Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug ASSEMBLY 1 BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 1 Remove the side bolts on the engine guard 2 Using bagger support as a template drill one 11 32 hole into the engine guard at the center bottom See illustration Attach bagger support to engine guard using with four 3 s 16 x 34 bolts and four s 16 nyloc nuts hardware removed in Step 1 Make sure support strap tabs are facing to the rear 3 Attach hanger bracket to bagger support with four 5 6 18 x 1 carriage bolts and four 5 1 nyloc nuts See illustration 4 Attach support straps to bagger support at the support strap tabs using two 5 e 18 x 1 hex head bolts and two 5 16 nyloc nuts 5 Align engine guard with attached support and hanger bracket to rear of mower Secure the opposite end of the support strap and the engine guard to the sides ofthe mower with two
6. Operator and Parts Manual 4 N j e cR p i e Grass Bagger Dixon SpeedZTR 44 Kit 539 131301 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Grass Bagger lt has been designed engi neered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department They have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools for service and repairs Please read and retain this manual The instruc tions will enable you to assemble and maintain your Grass Bagger properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES KNOW YOUR GRASS BAGGER READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND THE SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS BAGGER Com pare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiarize yourself with the parts before starting the assembly Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass Bagger and to prevent injury to yourself and others Save this manual for future reference A WARNING The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your mower and while mowing We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses Q2007 HTC All Rights Re
7. WEIGHTS 1 Center the weight box on the front face of foot plate as illustrated Use the holes in weight box as a template to mark and drill four 1 32 diameter holes in foot plate 2 Attach the weight box to foot plate with four 5 16 18 x Ye carriage bolts and 5 6 nyloc nuts 3 Install weight in weight box A CAUTION DO NOT operate mower with grass bagger unless the front weights are installed INSTALL WEIGHT Nu IN Box OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION Follow the mower operation instructions in your mower operator s manual When operating your grass bagger on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used you are picking up thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time The amount collected and the total time of operation may be greater than you will experience with regular use of your grass bagger Always run throttle at full speed when bag ging e Select a speed low enough to give good mower cutting performance good quality cut and good bagging performance NOTE It may be necessary to overlap width of cut to suit your conditions e If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice The first time relatively high the second time to desired height e Use left hand side of mower for trimming Plastic trash bags 3 0 mil 30 gallon can be inserted inside grass bagger containers for ease of debris disposal To remove the plastic trash bags
8. ht down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Ax caution Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Ah caution In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug A WARNING DO NOT tow any trailers etc with this mower They may jackknife or over turn causing damage to the mower and possibly serious injury to the operator A WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm A WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals know to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS CARTON 1 CONTENTS e Remove all parts and packing materials from 1 Upper Chute 1 Owner s Manual both cartons 1 Flex Hose 1 Hanger Bracket e Check carton contents against list Be sure all 1 Bagger Support 1 Weight Kit parts are there 1 Bag of Hardware CARTO
9. mage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as shown in the Operator s manual SAFETY RULES A SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE ON MOWERS A NEVER allow children to operate the machine Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off Do not drive in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe ma chine operation Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another respon sible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 10 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use a slow speed while on slope or hill Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straig
10. n DO NOT operate mower with grass bagger partially installed Disengage blades and stop engine before leaving mower seat to empty containers unclogging chutes etc Close cover before starting Disengage mower blades when crossing driveways or gravel surfaces and other areas where thrown objects could be a hazard DO NOT attempt to vacuum up cans or other potentially hazardous projectiles CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance e Before each use check for loose fasteners STORAGE When grass bagger is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grass leaves etc Store in a clean dry place e Clean unit thoroughly after each use BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades See BLADE CARE instructions in your mower operator s manual A CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTE NANCE SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS Set parking brake Place motion control levers in NEUTRAL position Place clutch control in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key to OFF position Make sure blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire s from spark plug s and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug A CAUTION Do not leave grass in bagger containers Empty containers after each use and before storing Failure
11. nd be seriously injured or interfere with safe ma chine operation Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your mower or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running A Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Never run a machine inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attach ment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check there proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris buildup Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restart ing Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass bagger components are subject to wear da
12. served Beatrice NE Printed in U S A TABLE OF CONTENTS o Ua Dui ere 4 6 CARTON EM y 7 Eb 8 10 PP PE 11 GUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES sc ear 12 SAFETY RULES A SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE ON MOWERS A DANGER THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks stones toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blades Be sure the area is clear of all people and pets before mowing Stop the machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers or children even with blades off Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not direct it towards anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass bagger or the guard in place Slow down before turning Never leave the machine unattended when the engine is running Always turn off the blades set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the machine Turn off blades when not mowing Stop engine
13. to do so may result in spontaneous combustion which could develop into a fire A CAUTION Grass bagger components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary ITEM P N 0 YO OI B Co N 532 124670 532 127533 539 108100 532 130895 532 132796 532 132983 582 133235 539 976977 PARTS QTY DESCRIPTION 0 Aa a Ll on RETAINER SPRING SCREEN COVER GASKET COVER LATCH HANDLE COVER SPRING COVER LT SPRING COVER RT SPACER COVER NUT 10 24 HEX W NYLOC ITEM P N 9 10 Tall 12 13 14 15 539 991034 532 414173 532 160274 532 174083 532 414172 532 192786 532 400226 QTY DESCRIPTION NW A wo CO 10 24 x a WASHER HD ZD STRIP REINFORCEMENT COVER TOP CAP PLUG TUBING END FRAME ASSEMBLY 2 BIN PIN HINGE PIVOT CONTAINER BAG SOFT 13 ITEM P N 0 NOIA DIN 539 131279 539 990134 539 976979 539 131277 539 990208 539 990717 539 115938 539 131190 QTY DESCRIPTION SUPPORT BAGGER HCS 3 16 x 34 GR 5 ZD NUT 9 16 HEX NYLOC ZD BRACKET HANGER RRSNB
14. when full a Disengage blades shift into neutral engage the parking brake and stop the engine b Unlatch and raise cover c Remove one container at a time by grasping container handles and pulling toward the rear off of the tube rails d With the container resting on the ground close and secure the top of the plastic lawn bag e Tip the container on its side and slide the filled bag from the container f Install a new plastic lawn bag with the edges of the bag draped over upper lip of the Container for replacement bags refer to REPLACEMENT PARTS Repeat for other containers Reinstall containers making sure right container overlaps left container at center supports i Close cover and secure latches over center support tubes a Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew is still heavy Grass clippings collected under these conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of the flow path causing clogging If the grass bagger fails to pick up cut grass or leaves it is an indication that clogging has occurred in the system or that the grass bagger containers are full a Disengage blades place motion control levers in neutral position engage parking brake and stop engine Unlatch and raise cover Slide out containers and dispose of clippings Replace containers close cover and latch b Check for clogging Remove all debris in chute Reassemble chutes A cautio
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