Dixon 2004 - 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 F a i l u r e t o o b s e r v e t h e f o l l o w i n g s a f e t y 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 inst...

8 SAFETY 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 •Mow across the slope with your Dixon ZT...

9 S A F E T Y SLOPE OPERATION (continued): DO (continued) •Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly down the slope. •If front wheels lift off the ground, pull the levers back to stabilize the mower. D O N O T •Do not turn on slopes unless...

14 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Z E E T E R 3 0 ” CHASSIS: 11 gauge welded channel frame BODY: All body parts made of rotational molded polyethylene.Front body contains access panel for battery service. Seat tilts forward to allow transmission service. MOWER DECK: 11 GA stamped steel construction. Si...

15 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Z E E T E R 3 6 ” CHASSIS: 11 gauge welded channel frame BODY: All body parts made of rotational molded polyethylene.Front body contains access panel for battery service.Seat tilts forward to allow transmission service. MOWER DECK: 11 GA laser cut fabricated. 36” cut w...

16 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Z E E T E R 4 2 ” CHASSIS: 11 gauge welded channel frame BODY: All body parts made of rotational molded polyethylene. Frontbody contains access panel for battery service. Seat tiltsforward to allow transmission service. MOWER DECK: 13 GA stamped steel construction. Thr...

17 Note: The pressure required to operate the mower is very light. C O N T R O L S CONTROL LEVERS 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 pull both control lever...

18 C A U T I O N C O N T R O L S The Dixon ZEETER has a unique transaxle that requires only two drivelevers to control braking, turning, speed and direction. On initial operation, set throttle speed on slow. Operate with mowerblade in “OFF” position. To avoid “over-controlling” the mower, use a ligh...

19 C O N T R O L S TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM Allows the mower to turn on its own axis “ZERO TURNING RADIUS”. Each lever controls one side of the mower. NOTE: The pressure required to operate the mower is very light. BLADE DRIVE (30”): • Located to left of the operator. • To engage the mower blade, t...

20 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the ZEETER Mowerwill depend upon the operator having the correctknowledge of all controls used on the mower and makinggood judgements about the terrain to be mowed. NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without complete knowledge of al...

21 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWER: 1. Read and observe all safety instructions on your mowerand in the manual. 2. Read engine manufacturer’s operating and maintenanceinstructions. 3. Check engine oil. 4. Check fuel cap to be sure it is in place. 5. Be sure parking brake is on. 6. Mowe...

22 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Parking brake must be on, and blade drive disengaged. 2. Move throttle control to “choke” position if engine is cold,full throttle if warm. 3. Insert ignition key and turn to “start” position. Whenengine starts, release ignition key. Key will retur...

23 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: Do not operate mower if safety switches are notoperating properly. PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST: a) Place parking brake in OFF position.b) Turn ignition switch to START. ENGINE SHOULD NOT TURN OVER OR ATTEMPT TO START! BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TE...

24 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 be found in the troubleshootingguide. CAUTION Be sure that the deflector is properlyins...

25 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 lever in the top or second notch. “Initially” overlap cuttingswaths instead of a full swath with each pass. Someapplications may require a...

26 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 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. There maybe instances or conditions where it is not possible to hideall of the recycled o...

27 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT (continued): 6. Keep the underside of the mower deck clean. Remove all grass and dirt build-up from the underside of thepan, the baffles and deflectors after each use. 7. Alternate mower direction. This will evenly disperse the mulched gras...

28 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION 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, and observe all common safety practices with tools. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE • ...

29 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE: For complete maintenance and operating information ofthe engine, please refer to the maintenance instructionsfurnished by the engine manufacturer and included in yourZero Turn Radius mower information packet. BATTERY: • This is a maintenance-free battery and the fluid...

30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE: CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Wear heavy, thick gloves whenholding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharpedge of the blade. Blades should be discarded when worn excessively. Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10hours of...

31 CARE AND MAINTENANCE TIRES: Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operationof the mower. Check tire pressure periodically. Inflatetires to the pressure listed below. Front tires 9 x 3.50-4 16-21 lbs. Rear tires 16 x 6.50-8 8-14 lbs. Lug nuts or lug bolts should be checked regularly for...

34 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Deck Removal - Zeeter 30” 1. Place cut height lever in lowest cut position. 2. Loosen belt keepers. 3. Remove deck drive belt from engine pulley. 4. Using a slight upward twisting motion, remove link from engagement handle. 5. Turn handle fully to the left until handle clears...

35 CARE AND MAINTENANCE D e c k R e m o v a l - Z e e t e r 3 6 ” 1. Place cut height lever in lowest cut position. 2. Loosen nut on belt idler shock mount until belt can be removed from electric clutch pulley on the bottom ofthe engine. Refer to illustration. 3. Remove hair pin cotter and washer fr...

36 D e c k R e m o v a l - Z e e t e r 4 2 ” CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Place cut height lever in lowest cut position. 2. Pull belt idler back to allow belt to be removed from idler pulley and electric clutch pulley. 3. Remove hair pin cotter and washer from one end of deck support cross shaft. Note lo...

37 CARE AND MAINTENANCE L U B R I C A T I O N : C H A S S I S : (5) for 30”(6) for 36”(7) for 42” L O C A T I O N S : (1) each front wheel caster & front wheel hub (1) each mower deck hub SERVICE INTERVALS: Every 50 hours of operation RECOMMENDED GREASE: Name brand wheel bearing or multi-purpose...

38 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL: 1 . The oil drain valve is located on the lower left side of the engine crankcase. 2 . Place a suitable container under the drain valve. 3. To drain, remove plug from 90 o fitting. 4 . After engine is drained, replace drain plug. NOTE: Refer to engine...

39 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OIL FILL: 1. Drain oil. 2. Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis. 3. Replace drain plug. 4. Refill engine with type, and quantity of oil recommended by the engine manufacturer in engine literature. PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS. PROTECT YOUR...

40 CARE AND MAINTENANCE DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS: Due to both the complex nature of the transmission andthe number of special tools required for service,adjustments should be entrusted to your dealer. There are a number of simple owner service items whichgreatly influence the performance of the driv...

41 CARE AND MAINTENANCE C A U T I O N S t o p e n g i n e , r e m o v e k e y a n d s e tp a r k i n g b r a k e b e f o r e a t t e m p t i n g t oa d j u s t t h e r e a r c h a i n . REAR CHAIN ADJUSTMENT: Proper tension for the rear chains is accomplished throughthe use of an adjuster located at...

42 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Keep all connections clean and tight. CLEANING THE MOWER: Wash mower periodically. Clean above and below deck.High pressure washing and alkaline based soaps can causedamage to bearings and other parts of the mower. Afterwashing your mower, start the engine...

43 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST ZEETER MODEL Blades 30” Standard - P/N 2483 (Lo-lift) 30” Hi-Lift - P/N 2484 36” Standard - P/N 1324 (Lo-lift) 36” Hi Lift - P/N 1351 (R) 36” Hi Lift - P/N 1352 (L) 42” Standard - P/N 8688 (Hi-lift) 42” Lo-Lift - P/N 6236 Belts Engine to Transmission - P/N 7650 (all mo...

44 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER Mower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -disengage bladesParking brake not on- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -engage parking brakeDead battery- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - charge or replaceSolenoid- - - - - - - - - ...

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