Dixon 966057501 - Manuals

R N These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator’s manual.Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury or death , particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instructions given in the manual. IM...

Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. IMPORTANT: 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, underst...

8011-520 Never take passengers WARNING! Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive system damage. The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is a odorless, colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use the m...

8011-670a Personal protective equipment 6003-004 Mow up and down, not side to side WARNING! Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 10 degrees. And do not drive across any slopes. WARNING! When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment (shown in illustrations) shall be...

8011-509 Be extra cautious when driving on slopes 8011-517 Never allow children to operate the machine 8011-518 Keep children away from work area 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 a...

Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other • sources of ignition.Use only approved gasoline container. • Never remove g...

8011-515 Never drive the machine in an enclosed space General Maintenance Never use the machine indoors or in spaces • lacking proper ventilation. The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous, and lethal gas.Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the • equipment is in safe wor...

6003-009 Do not smoke when performing maintenance on the battery. The battery can explode and cause serious injury/damage. 8009-728 Risk of sparking Ensure that nuts and bolts, especially the • fastening bolts for the blade attachments, are properly tightened, torqued and that the equipment is in go...

8011-514 Regularly clean deck Regularly clean deck and underside of deck, • avoid spraying engine and electrical components with water. Transport The machine is heavy and can cause serious • crushing injuries. Be extra cautious when it is loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle or trailer.Use an approv...

This operator’s manual describes the Dixon Zero Turn Rider. The rider is fitted with a four-stroke overhead valve engine.Transmission from the engine is made via a belt- Control Locations motion control levers 1. Parking brake 2. Throttle control 3. Blade switch 4. Ignition switch 5. Choke control 6...

8050-827 Steering controls Steering Control Levers The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. The steering controls can be moved forward or backward about a neutral position. furthermore, there is a neutral position, which is locked if the steering c...

Parking Brake 8061-019 Parking brake released IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine must stand absolutely still when applying the parking brake. Always set the parking brake before dismounting. Release the parking brake before moving the mower. Blade Switch In order to engage the mower deck, pull the kn...

8061-017 Choke control Ignition Switch The ignition key is placed on the control panel and is used to start and stop the engine. Fuses fuses are located on the left hand side of the machine. They are accessed by tilting the seat forward. They are flat pin fuses of the same type used in automobiles.T...

Fuel Tank Read the safety instructions before refueling. The machine has two fuel tanks, just behind the seat. Each tank capacity is 5.7 gallons (22 liters). make sure the fuel caps are properly tightened and the cap gaskets are not damaged.The engine will run on a minimum of 85-octane unleaded gaso...

Fuel Shut Off Valve The fuel shut off valve is located at the left rear of the seat. The valve is off when the handle tab is turned perpendicular to the fuel line. 8011-419 Fuel shut off valve in the CLOSED position Cutting Height Adjuster The deck cutting height is obtained by pressing the foot ped...

Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted lengthways. When making adjustments, the lever under the front edge of the seat is moved to the left (as seen by the driver in the seat), after which the seat can be moved backward or forward. 8011-441 Lengthways adjustment Hour Meter The hour meter dis...

Read “Safety Instructions” section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine. Training Zero turn mowers are far more maneuverable than typical riding mowers due to their unique steering capabilities. We suggest that this section be reviewed in its entirety prior to attempting to mo...

Before Starting Read the sections Safety Instructions and • Controls before starting the machine.Perform the daily maintenance before • starting (see maintenance Schedule in the maintenance section).Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel • tank.Adjust the seat to the desired position. • The...

move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer) neutral position. move the throttle to the middle position. 8061-020 Place controls in neutral position If the engine is cold, the choke lever should be pushed to the ON position. 8061-017 Set the throttle 8061-017 Set the choke control WARNIN...

8011-642 Jumper cable connection IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your mower is equipped with a 12-volt negative grounded system. The other vehicle must also be a 12-volt negative grounded system. Do not use your mower to start other vehicles. Weak Battery If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it sh...

Running Release the parking brake by moving the lever 1. downward. NOTE: The mower is equipped with an operator presence system. When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.move the steering controls to th...

Operating On Hills Read the Safety Instructions “Driving on Slopes” in the “Safety Instructions”. The slowest speed possible should be used • before starting up or down hills.Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive • levers into the neutral positi...

Mowing Tips Observe and flag rocks and other fixed • objects to avoid collisions.Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it • until the desired mowing result is attained. The average lawn should be cut to 2½" (64 mm) during the cool season and over 3" (76 mm) during the hot months. for h...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Leaving the ignition switch in any other position than “OFF” will cause the battery to be discharged. Stopping the Engine Allow the engine to idle a minute in order to attain normal operating temperature before stopping it, if it has been worked hard. Avoid idling the engine fo...

Manually Moving Unit Pump release valves Pump release valves are located at the front and rear of the pump. They are used to release the system so the machine may be moved by hand when not running. Tilt seat forward to gain access to the pump. The rear bypass valve sits directly opposite the front v...

Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the machine. for those points not described in this manual, visit an authorized service workshop. An annual service carried out by an authorized service workshop is recommended to maintain your machine i...

Battery your mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery and does not need servicing. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive type battery charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour IM...

Safety System The machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions. The engine can only be started when: The mower deck is disengaged. 1. The steering controls are in the outer, locked 2. neutral position. The parking brake is on. 3. make dail...

Parking Brake Visually check that no damage is found on the lever, cables, or switch belonging to the parking brake. Perform a standstill test and check that there is sufficient braking action.To adjust the parking brake, contact the Dixon service workshop. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine must be ...

V-belts Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe cracking and large nicks. NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in normal operation.The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. Deck Belt Park on a level surface. Apply parking brake. 1. lower the deck...

Blade replacement • Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise. • Install new or resharpened blade with stamped “GRASS SIDE” facing towards ground/grass (down) or “THIS SIDE UP” facing deck and cutter housing. • Install and tighten blade bolt securely. • Torque blade bolt to 90 ft/lbs (122 Nm). I...

Adjusting the Mower Deck Leveling deck Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface. make sure the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. See “Technical Data” under Transmission. If tires are under or over inflated, you cannot properly adjust your deck.four slots control the height and...

Anti-scalp rollersAnti-scalp rollers are properly adjusted when they are just slightly off of the ground when the deck is at the desired cutting height in the operating position. Anti-scalp rollers then keep the deck in the proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. IMPORTA...

Cleaning Regular cleaning and washing, especially under the mower deck, will increase the machine’s life-span. make it a habit to clean the machine directly after use (after it is cooled), before the dirt sticks.Do not spray water on the top of the mower deck. Use compressed air to clean the top sid...

General Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication.When lubricating with an oil can, it must be filled with engine oil.When lubricating with grease, unless otherwise stated, use a high grade molybdenum disulphide grease.for daily use, the machine should be lubricat...

Front Wheel Mount lubricate with a grease gun, one zerk for each wheel mount, until the grease is forced out.Use only good quality bearing grease.Grease from well-known brand names (petrochemical companies) usually maintains a good quality. Front Wheel Bearings lubricate with a grease gun, one zerk ...

Hydraulic Pump Fluid Change This transaxle is designed with an external filter for ease of maintenance. To ensure constant fluid quality levels and longer life an oil filter change interval of every 200 hours is recommended. The following procedure can be performed with the pump installed in the veh...

Problem Cause Engine will not start Blade switch is engaged. • Steering controls are not locked in the neutral position • Driver is not sitting in the driver’s seat • Parking brake is not activated • Battery is dead • Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line. • fuel supply is closed or the shuto...

Winter Storage At the end of the mowing season, the machine should be readied for storage (or if it will not be in use for longer than 30 days). fuel allowed to stand for long periods of time (30 days or more) can leave sticky residues that can plug the carburetor and disrupt engine function.fuel st...

*The power rating of the engines indicated is the average net power output (at specified rpm) of a typical production engine for the engine model measured to SAE standard J1349/ISO1585. mass production engines may differ from this value. Actual power output for the engine installed in the final mach...

ConFoRMIty CeRtIFICates USA Requirements labels are placed on the engine and/or in the engine compartment stating that the machine will fulfill the requirements. This is also applicable to special requirements for any of the states, (California emission rules etc.). Do not remove any of these labels...

Delivery Service Charge the battery. q Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 15 PSI (1 bar). q mount the steering controls in the normal position. q Connect the contact box to the cable for the seat’s safety switch. q Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine. q Adjust the position of ...

At Least Once Each Year Clean the engine’s cooling air intake (25 hours). q Replace the air cleaner’s pre-filter (foam) (300 hours). q Replace the air filter’s paper cartridge. q Change the engine oil (50 hours). q Replace the engine oil filter (100 hours). q Check/adjust the cutting height. q Check...