Dixon 12881-1104 - Manuals

SAFETY 5 Safety Alert Symbol When you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury. Follow the recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices. DANGER (highlighted in red) indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. ...

WARNING 6 Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION: Read, understand, and follow all instructions in thismanual and on the mower before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with theinstructions, to operate th...

WARNING 7 GENERAL OPERATION (continued): Never leave a running mower unattended. Always turn offblades, set parking brake, stop engine and remove keybefore dismounting. Turn off blades when not mowing. Injury could occur fromcontact with moving parts. Under no circumstances should you place hands or...

WARNING 11 SLOPE OPERATION (continued): DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then,turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Rapiduphill turns may cause tip-over. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embank-ments. The mower could suddenly turn over if awheel is over the edge of...

WARNING 12 FIRE HAZARDS: Use extra care when handling gasoline and otherfuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Store all fuel in approved containers specificallydesigned for that purpose. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Never removefuel cap or add fuel with engine running. Do not...

WARNING 14 CHILDREN: Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are attracted to lawn mowers and the mowing activity. NEVER assume children will stay where they were last seen. Be alert to avoid accidents. Keep children out of the mowing area and un...

SPECIFICATIONS 17 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Additional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual. SilverTip™ ZTR® 60” & 72” C H A S S I S : 11 GA - rectangular tube, 7 GA reinforcement SEAT: Designed for operator comfort with padded back & arm rests. Seat isa...

CONTROLS 18 CONTROL LEVERS Note: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutral position and swing them outward. TO GO FORWARD•From neutral position, gently push control levers for- ward. •To increase speed, move levers further forward. TO GO BACKWARDS•From neutral position, gently pull cont...

CONTROLS 19 PARKING BRAKE: A parking brake is located to the left of the seat. The engine will kill if control levers are not in the outboardposition when the parking brake is engaged. To engage brake: pull up and back To disengage brake: push forward and down Note: The parking brake is not intended...

CONTROLS 20 MOWER BLADE SWITCH: To engage blades: pull up on switchTo disengage blades: push down IGNITION SWITCH: • Turn to start position to crank engine. Release when it starts. • For headlights - rotate switch one notch counter-clockwise from run. Note: Remove key when mower is not in use. CHOKE...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 22 The safe and successful operation of the SilverTip™ZTR™ will depend upon the operator having the correctknowledge of all controls used on the mower andmaking good judgements about the terrain to bemowed. NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower withoutcomplete knowledge of a...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 23 TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS: Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavy could damagethe drive or cause the mower to become unstable. Limit loads to 500pounds or less with this mower. TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE (UNLOCK TRANSMISSION): Always turn off engine b...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 24 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Operator must be seated in normal operating position. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Move control levers to outboard position. 4. Assure blade clutch is off. 5. Push throttle control lever to 1/2 setting. 6. Push choke control lever forward. *If engine i...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 25 MOWING INSTRUCTIONS: CAUTION Be sure that deflector is properlyinstalled on the discharge chute. 1. Start engine and set throttle at full speed. 2. Set desired cut height. 3. Release park brake. CAUTION Check the area to assure there isno one near. 4. Engage mower blades. 5...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 26 TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: Do not operate mower if safety switches are notoperating properly. Your Zero Turning Radius Mower is equipped withcontrol interlocks for your safety. 1. The engine will not start if the mowerblades are engaged. 2. The engine will not sta...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 27 INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST Note: Operator must be seated in normal operating position to perform these tests. 1. With engine off, turn mower blade on and attempt to start engine. ENGINE SHOULD NOT START. 2. With engine off, move control levers in and attempt to start engine. ENG...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 28 MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT: Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires atotally different mowing approach than would be normalwhen side discharging or bagging the grass. Theremay be instances or conditions where it is not possibleto hide all the recycled or m...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 29 MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT (continued): 7. Keep the underside of the mower deck clean.Remove all grass and dirt build-up from the under-side of the pan, the baffles and deflectors after eachuse. Never, under any circumstances, shouldyou place hands or feet under the ...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 30 SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS: In order to achieve optimum performance when sidedischarging the grass clippings, please read and followthe tips listed below. Additional information can befound in the Troubleshooting guide. CAUTION To avoid personal injury, be sure that th...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 32 TO LIFT SEAT: To lift the seat, move the control levers to the neutral“OUT” position. Release the seat latch and rotatethe counterbalanced seat support frame upward andforward. To return the seat to the operating position, push thecounterbalance seat frame support rearward ...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 33 WARNING Failure to observe the following instructions may result in personal injury. Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine, allow to cool & remove key. Use extreme care when working on machinery. Do not wear watch or jewelry. Do not wear loose fitting clothes...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 34 Blades should be discarded when worn excessively. DANGEROUS!DO NOT USEBLADE IN THISCONDITION! W h e n n o t c h s t a r t s , discard blade N e w B l a d e CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety.Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding ontocutter blade, avoid the...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 35 ENGINE: For complete maintenance and operating information ofthe engine, please refer to the maintenance instructionsfurnished by the engine manufacturer and included inyour Zero Turn Radius mower information packet. Note: Air intake screen must be kept clean. Ifplugged, engi...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 36 LUBRICATION: ENGINE: Follow engine manufacturer’srecommendation. DECK SPINDLES: Lubricate with 3 “shots” only, every 100 hours. MOWER CHASSIS: Lubricate with 3 “shots” only, every 50 hours (see zerk locations below).

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 37 B E LT S : Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found tobe in poor condition. BELT TENSION: Mower Deck Serpentine Belt P/N 9758 (60”) 12033 (72”) Manual adjustment. Refer to illustrationfor adjustment procedure. Engine to Mower Deck Belt 12807 (60” & 72”) The eng...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 38 CAUTION HOT oil may cause burns. Allowengine to cool before draining oil. Hex Head Valve Stem CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL: 1. The “Dapco” oil drain valve is located on either side of the engine crankcase (depending on the type ofengine installed on your ZTR®). 2. Place a suitable...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 39 OIL FILL: 1. Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis. 2. Refill engine with type, and quantity of oil recom- mended by the engine manufacturer in engineliterature. NOTE: Engine oil changes on the SilverTip™ will require replacement of the oil filter. Thesefilters may be...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 40 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID & FILTER SERVICE: Dirt or water in fluid can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions. SERVICE INTERVALS: 1. Initial filter service - 100 hours 2. Every 500 hours or once a year thereafter. RECOMMENDED FLUID: All temperatures - Dixon Blue™ 15W-50 ...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 41 HYDROSTAT FLUID MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE: Check the fluid level in hydrostatic transmisison fluidreservoir after every 25 hours of usage. Clean the fluidreservoir cap and the area around it prior to removal.Check the fluid level. Fluid should be approximately1/4” below top of fl...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 42 HYDROSTATIC PUMPS: Before each use, check to be sure that the cooling finsof the hydrostatic pumps are clean. Excessive accu-mulation of oil, dirt, or trash may cause the pumps tooverheat. NEVER WASH ACROSS TOP OF RESER-VOIR WITH WATER OR STEAM. Fill reservoir asrequired per ...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 43 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Raise rear of machine. 2. Remove tire and wheel assembly. 3. Adjust the 3/8” adjustment nut clockwise toincrease and counter-clockwise to decreasebrake holding power. As the brake holdingpower is increased, the force required on thehandle to engage...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 44 HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the 1/2” retaining nut underneath the headlight and slide the headlight forward out ofthe recessed area of the fuel tank. 2. Loosen the 1/2” nut on the “U” shaped holding bracket and swivel the headlight vertically toadjust the height of the bea...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 45 STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS: To adjust neutral: 1. Lift seat.2. Block up the unit so that the drive wheels are off the ground. 3. Loosen ball joint jam nuts on control rod. Note: The front jam nuts are left hand threads. 4. With steering control arms in the “out” neutral pos...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 46 STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued): To adjust steering control levers: 1. Loosen the front and rear bolts retaining the bel- lows hold down plate and slide the bellows andplate up the steering lever to expose the steeringcontrol mechanism. 2. Move the levers inboard to ...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 47 STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued): To adjust “In” position of the steering controls 1. Move the levers inboard to the operating position. 2. Adjust the steering lever stops until the steering levers have the desired clearance. To adjust for straight forward tracking. 1...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 49 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Keep all connections clean and tight. CLEANING THE MOWER: Wash mower periodically. Clean above and belowdeck. High pressure washing and alkaline based soaps cancause damage to bearings and other parts of themower. After washing your mower, start the engine...

50 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER Mower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -disengage bladesDrive not in neutral - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - move control levers to neutral “OUT”Circuit breaker trips- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...

52 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST SilverTip™ ZTR® Blades (60”) Standard Lift P/N 13957 Hi-Lift P/N 13956 Standard Lift Fusion P/N 13958 Hi-Lift Fusion P/N 13922 Super Hi-Lift Fusion P/N 13870 Gator Mag Fusion P/N 13960 Blades (72”) Standard Lift P/N 13962 Hi-Lift P/N 13961 Standard Lift Fusion P/N 1396...

OWNER’S INFORMATION Date of Purchase Mower Model Number Mower Serial Number Purchased From Name Address DATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNED Dixon Industries, Inc.~P.O. Box 1569~Coffeyville, Ks~620-251-2000~Fax 620-251-4117

Dixon® and ZTR® are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc. DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.P.O. Box 1569Coffeyville, Ks 67337-0945620-251-2000 SilverTip™ Part No. 12881-1104 The engine exhaust from this product containschemicals known to the State of California to causecancer, birth defects or other ...