Dixon ZTR 6025 - Manuals

Page 5 SAFETY SYM BOLS Safety Alert Symbol When you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury. Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices. Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Warning ind...

Page 7 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 Dixo...

Page 8 SAFETY 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 under t...

Page 10 DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.a BLOUNT companyAIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARKPO BOX 1569COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945316 251 2000FAX 316 251 4117 DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - COMMERCIAL MODELS Models 6000 & 7000 WARRANTY: Home Owner Application: This Dixon Warranty term is for a period of two (2) years f...

Page 11 CHASSIS: Sheet metal construction frame BODY: Folded sheet metal. Seat lifts up for access to battery and belt service. SEAT: Designed for operator comfort by use of high density closed cell foam padded back and arm rests, upholstered with Cordura TM water-repellent fabric. Seat is adjustabl...

Page 12 SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 6000 Series 1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustmentposition. 2. Slide seat forward or backward. 3. Release seat slide adjuster.

Page 13 CONTROLS CONTROL LOCATIONS Ignition Key Steering Controls Parking Brake Lever Blade Clutch Switch Light Switch Engine Throttle Choke Blade Height Adjust Lever

Page 14 CONTROLS PARKING BRAKE: The parking brake is designed to hold the mower frommoving and is not intended for use in stopping the mowerwhile it is in motion. TO SET PARKING BRAKE: The hand operated parking brake is located at right hand side of mower. To engage brake, pull rearward. To release ...

Page 15 CONTROLS TO GO FORWARD: From neutral position, gently push both drive levers forward.To increase speed, move levers farther forward. TO GO BACKWARD: From neutral position, gently pull both drive levers toward you. TURNING: Turning is controlled by moving one drive lever slightly forward or r...

Page 16 CONTROLS BLADE DRIVE: Located on the control panel to the operator's right. To engage blades pull switch up. To disengage blades push switch down. CIRCUIT BREAKER: Located on the control panel to the operator's right. Protection of the electrical system is by (2) 30 amp circuit breakers.If c...

Page 17 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the 6000 Series will depend upon the operatorhaving the correct knowledge of all controls used on the mower and making goodjudgements about the terrain to be mowed. NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without complete knowledge ...

Page 18 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST: With parking brake in the ON position,start the engine. With the enginerunning, pull one control lever out of theneutral position. The engine shouldstop. Repeat for the other control lever,then repeat pull...

Page 19 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cold Engine 1. Push choke control lever fully forward. 2. Push throttle control lever to 1/2 setting. 3. Insert ignition key and turn to "Start" position. When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to "Run" position...

Page 21 In order to achieve optimum cutting performance, please read and follow the tips listed below. Additional information can be found in the troubleshooting guide on pages 36-37. Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chute. 1. Set engine speed control to the wide open or...

Page 22 CARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check drive belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . every 50 hours (20 hours break-in) Check crankcase oil level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .before each useClean grass from Hydrostat fans and cooling fans . . . . . .before each us...

Page 23 ENGINE: For complete maintenance and operating information of the engine, please refer to themaintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and included in your ZeroTurn Radius Mower information packet. Note : Air intake screen must be kept clean. If plugged, engine may be ser...

Page 24 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Stop engine, remove ignition key and spark plugs for safety. Wear heavy,thick gloves when holding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharpedge of the blade. MOWER BLADES : Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. To sharpenblades, proceed as follows. ...

Page 25 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECKING & REPLENISHING OIL IN HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION Please dispose of used oil at proper collection centers - protect your environment LUBRICATION: A. Engine: Follow engine manufacturer's recommendation. B. Deck spindles: Lubricate with 3 "shots" only, ev...

Page 26 CARE AND MAINTENANCE PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION: Before each use, check to be sure that the cooling fins of the hydrostatic transmissions are clean.Excessive accumulation of oil, dirt, or trash may cause the transmission to overheat. NEVERWASH ACROSS TOP OF RESERVOIR w...

Page 27 CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT In normal use the hydrostat drive belt tension should be check after the first 20 hours ofuse for normal wear in and stretch. It may be adjusted as follows: A. Loosen the idler pulley locking nut until the idler pulley can be just ...

Page 28 STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS A. To Adjust Neutral: 1 . Remove the fender skirts from each side of the machine. 2 . Block up the unit so that the Drive Wheels are off the ground. 3 . Start the engine and run at a fast idle with the Steering control levers in the "out" position. 4 . Lo...

Page 30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE TILTING THE DECK (see diagram-page 31) 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Raise the foot deck into vertical position and lock into place. 3. Remove the quick release pin from the anti-buck cylinder at deck end. 4. Place the deck lift handle in the lowest cutting position. 5. L...

Page 32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECKING DECK DRIVE GEARBOX FLUID LEVEL: The fluid level only needs to be checked if oily residue is found on the gearbox housing. 1. Rotate deck in to the upright position (see deck servicing for procedure). 2. Remove the hex head plug at the low end of the gearbox hous...

Page 34 DECK SPINDLE BELT DIAGRAM (Top View)) CARE AND MAINTENANCE BLADE TIP DISCHARGE SIDE

Page 35 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST MODEL ZTR 6025: BLADES: Hi-Lift: P/N 60295 Lo-Lift (standard): P/N 60293 BELTS: Serpentine Belt: P/N 60194 (48")P/N 60186 (60") Engine To Hydros: P/N 61101 Clutch to Driveshaft: P/N 60187 Hydrostatic Transmission Filter: P/N 7252 KOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER ...

Page 36 1. ENGINE WON'T TURN OVERMower blades engagedDrive not in neutralBlown fuseDead batterySolenoidIgnition switchStarter 2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON'T STARTNo gasOver or under chokedSpark plug not firingCarburetor maladjustmentIgnition Switch 3. HARD TO START ENGINEFuel line cloggedFaulty ...