Page 2 - IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY; See your dealer for warranty service, parts and repairs.
IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY The Dixon® ZTR® Mower is both easy and fun to operate.However, any power mower must be operated properly to besafe. It is not a toy or a recreational vehicle. Before youstart to use the mower, read the operator’s manual carefullyand become completely familiar with the cont...
Page 3 - INDEX; Page
3 INDEX Page Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11Warranty Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Seat Adjustment Instructions. . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - SAFETY
4 RIDING LAWN MOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander... ...read and understand this manual to prevent injuries. BLADE CONTACT TIP OVER RUN OVER BACK OVER SAFETY
Page 5 - Safety Alert Symbol; When you see this symbol,; Follow recommended safety precautions
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...
Page 6 - •NEVER carry passengers.
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 mow...
Page 9 - Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is; Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
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...
Page 12 - DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - COMMERCIAL MODELS
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 6000 & 7000 Series WARRANTY: Home Owner Application: This Dixon Warranty term is for a period of two (2)years fro...
Page 13 - SPECIFICATIONS
13 SPECIFICATIONS 6000 Series Forward Mount 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 foampadded back and arm rests, upholstered with CorduraTM water-...
Page 14 - SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS; Slide seat forward or backward.
14 SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 6000 SERIES 1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and moveit into adjustment position. 2. Slide seat forward or backward. 3. Release seat slide adjuster.
Page 15 - CONTROLS; CONTROL LEVERS; Note: The pressure required to operate the mower is very light.
15 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...
Page 16 - PARKING BRAKE; NOTE: Always set parking brake before dismounting.; CAUTION
16 CONTROLS PARKING BRAKE The parking brake is designed to hold themower from moving and is not intendedfor use in stopping the mower while it isin motion. Engage parking brakebefore starting engine. TO SET PARKING BRAKE The hand operated parking brake is located at the righthand side of the mower. ...
Page 17 - THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:
17 CONTROLS MOWER BLADE SWITCH: Located on the control panel to the operator’s right. To engage blades: pull up on switch To disengage blades: push down CHOKE CONTROL LEVER: Located on control panel to operator’s left. Use to start a cold engine. THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER: Located on control panel to o...
Page 18 - OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without complete; TOWING; Check fuel cap to be sure it is in place.
18 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the 6000 Series will dependupon the operator having the correct knowledge of all controls usedon the mower and making good judgements about the terrain to bemowed. NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without complete knowledge of all...
Page 19 - INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST; Note: Operator must be seated in normal operating position to
19 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 ...
Page 23 - To Free Wheel Machine
23 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS To Free Wheel Machine (unlock transmission for towing): The free wheel levers are located on eachside of the mower below the seat mount (flip upthe foot deck to access them). Lift the leversslightly, push them to the rear and down torelease the transmissions for free wheeli...
Page 24 - GRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONS:
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 lever in thetop or second notch. “Initially” overlap cutting swaths insteadof a full swath with each pass. Some applications may requirea ...
Page 25 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine,; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; (or if blades do not stop within 7 seconds
25 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION 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 wit...
Page 26 - OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGE:
26 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...
Page 28 - Hydrostatic transmission and filter.; SCALPER ROLLER BOLTS:
28 CARE AND MAINTENANCE BELTS: The main hydro drive belt should be checked after thefirst 10 hours and every 50 hours thereafter. Replaceany belts found to be in poor condition. The deck belt isequipped with a spring loaded belt tightener and doesnot require tightening adjustments. The hydrostatictr...
Page 29 - HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION:
29 CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION: Before each use, check to be sure that the cooling finsof the hydrostatic transmission are clean. Excessiveaccumulation of oil, dirt, or trash may cause thetransmission to overheat. NEVER WASH ACROSSTOP OF RESERVOIR with water or steam. Fill reservoi...
Page 30 - PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
30 With the brake handle in the release position, removethe cotter pin from the castle nut. Insert a 0.010feeler gauge between the brake disc and the brakepuck. Tighten the castle nut with the feeler gaugeinserted until the gauge fits snugly between the discand puck. The gap should not be so tight t...
Page 31 - CHECK DECK DRIVE GEARBOX FLUID LEVEL:
31 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECK DECK DRIVE GEARBOX FLUID LEVEL: The fluid level only needs to be checked if oily residue is found on thegearbox housing. 1. Rotate deck into upright position (see deck servicing procedure). 2. Remove the hex head plug at the low end of the gearbox housing. (Plug closest...
Page 32 - HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT:; Note: If belt is over-tightened it will often make a “chattering”
32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT: In normal use the hydrostat drive belt tension should be checked afterthe first 20 hours of use for normal wear and stretch. It may beadjusted as follows: 1. Loosen the idler pulley locking nut until the idler pulleycan be just moved r...
Page 33 - STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS:; Remove fender skirts from each side of the machine.
33 STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS: To adjust neutral: 1. Remove fender skirts from each side of the machine. 2. Block up the unit so drive wheels are off ground. 3. Start engine and run at fast idle with steering controllevers in “out” position. Brake must be disengagedand seat switch activated. 4. Lo...
Page 34 - To adjust “IN” position of the steering controls:; Replace the boot into the hole in the fender cap.; Note: The one at the rear is the stop for forwad and
34 CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued): To adjust “IN” position of the steering controls: 1. Remove the two front bolts, lockwashers, andwashers which hold the fender cap. 2. Pull the boot from the hole in the fender cap, exposingthe cast iron lever. 3. Using a 5/32” Allen ...
Page 35 - Adjusting for Straight Forward Tracking:; Stop machine and shut off engine.
35 CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued): Adjusting for Straight Forward Tracking: In large open area, actuate the control handles into the fullforward position. If mower veers in either direction (left or right)some adjustment is necessary. 1. If mower veers to right, right ...
Page 36 - Set the parking brake.
36 CARE AND MAINTENANCE TILTING THE DECK (see diagram-page37) 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Raise the foot deck into vertical position and lock intoplace. 3. Remove the quick release pin from the anti-buckcylinder at deck end. Lift the cylinder straight up.Use left-hand control lever to hold cylinder...
Page 40 - TROUBLESHOOTING
40 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVERMower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -disengage bladesDrive not in neutral - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - move control levers to neutral “OUT”Breaker trips- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
Page 42 - STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST; Clutch to Driveshaft:; KOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS:; Engine Oil Filter
42 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST MODEL ZTR 6023: Blades: Lo-Lift P/N 60293 (standard) Blades: Hi-Lift P/N 60295 Serpentine Belt: P/N 60194 (48”)P/N 61086 (60”) Engine to Hydros: P/N 61101 Clutch to Driveshaft: P/N 60187 HydrostaticTransmission Filter: P/N 7252 KOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS: R...
Page 44 - Dixon® and ZTR® are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc.
ZTR®Mowers ZTR®Mowers ZTR®Mowers ZTR®Mowers ZTR®Mowers Dixon® and ZTR® are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc. DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.a BLOUNT International Inc. Co.P.O. Box 1569Coffeyville, Ks 67337-0945620-251-2000 6000 SeriesModel 6023 Part No. 13090-0601 W W W W WARNING: ARNING: ARNIN...
