Dixon 13092-0901 - Manuals

5 Safety Alert Symbol When you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury. DANGER (highlighted in red) indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING (highlighted in orange) indicates a potentially hazardous situation whi...

6 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 mower before starting. •Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the mo...

9 SAFETY 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...

12 DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.a BLOUNT companyAirport Industrial ParkP.O. Box 1569Coffeyville, Ks 67337- 0945620-251-2000Fax 620-251-4117 DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - COMMERCIAL MODELS 8000 Series WARRANTY: Home Owner Application: This Dixon Warranty term is for a period of three (3)years from date of...

13 SPECIFICATIONS 8000 Series (Gas Version) CHASSIS: 11 GA - rectangular tube, 7 GA reinforcement SEAT: Designed for operator comfort with padded back & armrests. Seat is adjustable fore & aft. Seat back tilts. Mountedon operator suspension system with damper. MOWER DECK: 2 decks are availab...

14 CONTROLS CONTROL LEVERS Note: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutral position andswing them outward. TO GO FORWARD: • From neutral position, gently push both control levers forward. • To increase speed, move levers further forward. TO GO BACKWARD: • From neutral position, gently p...

16 SEAT: Fore & Aft: Move lever, slide seat fore & aft to desiredposition, release. Seat Damper: A shock is located on the left side ofthe seat frame. Remove clip on the top and pull plungerup. Rotate shaft clockwise to make ride stiffer andcounter- clockwise for a softer ride. Reattach to s...

17 CONTROLS MOWER BLADE SWITCH: To engage blades: pull up on switch To 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. CHOK...

19 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the Model ZTR 8000 Serieswill depend upon the operator having the correct knowledge of allcontrols used on the mower and making good judgements aboutthe terrain to be mowed. NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without completeknowled...

20 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: Do not operate mower if safety switches are not operating properly. Your Zero Turning Radius Mower is equipped with control interlocksfor your safety. 1. The engine will not start if the mower blades areengaged. 2. The engine will not st...

21 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 tostart engine.ENGINE SHOULD NOT START. 2. With engine off, move control levers in and attempt tostart engine.ENGINE SHOULD NOT START 3. In ...

22 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 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...

23 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 is noone near. 4. Engage mower blades. 5...

24 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS GRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONS: Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet. If the grass is tall, place the mower deck cut height leverin the top or second notch. “Initially” overlap cuttingswaths instead of a full swath with each pass. Someapplications may require a ...

27 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Bef Bef Bef Bef Before perf ore perf ore perf ore perf ore perfo r o r o r o r o rming an ming an ming an ming an ming any maintenance y maintenance y maintenance y maintenance y maintenance, tur , tur , tur , tur , turn off engine n of...

28 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE: For complete maintenance and operating information of theengine, please refer to the maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and included in your Zero Turn Radius mower information packet. Note: Air intake screen must be kept clean. If plugged, e...

31 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECKING & REPLENISHING OIL IN HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION: Dirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions. Check the oil level in hydrostatic transmission oilreservoir after every 25 hours of usage. Clean theoil reservoir cap and the area around it prior toremo...

32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Loosen the locking screw on the topknob of the brake engaging handle. 2. Rotate it clockwise to increase andcounter-clockwise to decrease brakeholding power. As the brake holdingpower is increased, the force requiredon the handle to engage the brakeincreases. 3. Set the br...

33 1. Loosen the 1/2” retaining nut underneath theheadlight and slide the headlight forward out ofthe fuel tank. 2. Loosen the 1/2” nut on the “U” shaped holdingbracket and swivel the headlight vertically toadjust the height of the beam. Tighten thebracket nut. 3. Replace headlight in fuel tank. 4. ...

34 CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTATIC PUMPS: Before each use, check to be sure that the cooling fins ofthe hydrostatic pumps are clean. Excessive accumulationof oil, dirt, or trash may cause the pumps to overheat.NEVER WASH ACROSS TOP OF RESERVOIR WITHWATER OR STEAM. Fill reservoir as required per the...

35 STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS: To adjust neutral: 1. Lift seat (see instructions on Page 25). 2. Block up the unit so that the drive wheels are offthe 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” neu...

36 STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued): CARE AND MAINTENANCE To adjust steering control levers: 1. Loosen the front and rear bolts retaining thebellows hold down plate and slide the bellowsand plate up the steering lever to expose thesteering control mechanism. 2. Move the levers inboard to the...

37 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 steeringlevers have the desired clearance. To adjust for straight forward tracking. 1. Drive tractor with both control levers in the fullforward posi...

38 CARE AND MAINTENANCE LEVELING THE DECK: 1. Set the tire pressure on all four tires. 2. Front casters must be rotated in the direction offorward travel. 3. Move the tractor to a hard level surface. 4. Put the mower deck in the number 3 deck heightposition. 5. Loosen the jam nuts on the front and r...

39 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST MODEL ZTR 8025: Blades (60”) standard: P/N 12421 low lift: P/N 12451 Gator: P/N 12508 Blades (72”) standard: P/N 12339 low lift: P/N 12452 Gator: P/N 12509 Engine to Mower Deck Belt: P/N 12172 Serpentine Belt (60”): P/N 9758 Serpentine Belt (72”): P/N 12033 Engine to H...

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

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