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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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 - Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual
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...
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 8000 Series WARRANTY: Home Owner Application: This Dixon Warranty term is for a period of three (3)years from date of...
Page 13 - SPECIFICATIONS
13 SPECIFICATIONS 8000 Series (Diesel Version) CHASSIS: 11 GA - rectangular tube, 7 GA reinforcement SEAT: Designed for operator comfort with padded back & arm rests.Seat is adjustable fore & aft. Mounted on operator suspensionsystem with damper. MOWER DECK: 2 decks are available. Both are m...
Page 14 - CONTROLS; Note: The pressure required to operate the mower is very light.
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 ...
Page 16 - Attention; : Do not completely close off the
16 CONTROLS SEAT: Fore & Aft: Move lever, slide seat fore & aft todesired position. Release. Seat Damper: A shock is located on the left sideof the seat frame. Remove clip on the top andpull plunger up. Rotate shaft clockwise to makeride stiffer and counter-clockwise for a softer ride.Reatta...
Page 17 - THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:
17 CONTROLS MOWER BLADE SWITCH: To engage blades: pull up on switchTo disengage blades: push down IGNITION SWITCH: • Turn to run position to energize glow plugs. • Turn to start position when glow plug light turns off, then crank engine. Release when it starts. • For headlights - rotate switch one n...
Page 19 - OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; BEFORE OPERATING MOWER:; Check fuel cap to be sure it is in place.
19 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the 8000 Series Diesel Versionwill depend upon the operator having the correct knowledge of allcontrols used on the mower and making good judgements about theterrain to be mowed. NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without completekn...
Page 20 - TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:
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...
Page 21 - INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST:; Note: Operator must be seated in normal operating position to
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...
Page 22 - STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:; CAUTION
22 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Operator must be seated in normal operatingposition. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Move control levers to outboard position. 4. Assure blade clutch is off. 5. Push throttle control lever to slow setting. 6. Insert ignition key and turn to run position.G...
Page 23 - Set desired cut height.
23 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING INSTRUCTIONS: Be sure that deflector is properlyinstalled on the discharge chute. 1. Start engine and set throttle at fullspeed. 2. Set desired cut height. 3. Release park brake. Check the area to assure there isno one near. 4. Engage mower blades. 5. Move control le...
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 heightlever in the top or second notch. “Initially” overlapcutting swaths instead of a full swath with each pass.Some applications may require a ...
Page 25 - SPRINGS
25 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TO LIFT SEAT: To lift the seat, move the control levers to the neutral“OUT” position. Unhook the seat damper by rotating theclip of the retaining pin off of the clevis end and removethe retaining pin. Remove the clevis end of the seatdamper from the seat hold down bracket a...
Page 27 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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...
Page 28 - OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGE:
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...
Page 29 - Blades should be discarded when worn excessively.
29 MOWER BLADES: Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hoursof operation. To sharpen blades, proceed as follows. 1. Remove bolt and flat washer mounting blade onshaft. Remove blade. 2. Blades should be discarded when worn excessively. 3. Sharpen blade with a hand file, electric grinder orbl...
Page 31 - Dirt or water in oil can ruin the; Please dispose of used oil at proper collection centers -
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 the oilreservoir cap and the area around it prior to rem...
Page 32 - Retighten the knob locking screw.; PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT:
32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Loosen the locking screw on the top knob ofthe brake engaging handle. 2. Rotate it clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease brake holding power.As the brake holding power is increased, theforce required on the handle to engage thebrake increases. 3. Set the ...
Page 33 - HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT:; Replace headlight in fuel tank.
33 HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT: 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” shapedholding bracket and swivel the headlight verticallyto adjust the height of the beam. Tighten thebracket nut. 3. Replace headl...
Page 34 - HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT; To remove hydrostat pump drive belt:; Remove radiator mounting hardware and hoses.
34 CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTATIC PUMPS: Before each use, check to be sure that the cooling finsof the hydrostatic pumps are clean. Excessiveaccumulation of oil, dirt, or trash may cause the pumpsto overheat. NEVER WASH ACROSS TOP OF RESERVOIRWITH WATER OR STEAM. Fill reservoir as required perthe ...
Page 35 - To install hydrostat pump drive belt:; Install belt per diagram.
35 CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE: To install hydrostat pump drive belt: 1. Rotate the spring loaded take-up idler towardsthe left hand hydro pump. 2. Install belt per diagram. 3. Install double u-joint and tighten flange bolts (tighten to 14 ft. lbs.). 4. Install ra...
Page 36 - STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS:; To adjust neutral springs:
36 STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS: To adjust neutral: 1. Lift seat (see instructions on Page 16). 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...
Page 37 - To adjust steering control levers:; Move the levers inboard to the operating position.
37 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...
Page 38 - Stop the machine and shut off the engine.
38 To adjust “In” position of the steering controls: 1. Move the levers inboard to the operating position.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 positio...
Page 39 - Set the tire pressure on all four tires.
39 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...
Page 40 - TROUBLESHOOTING
40 1 . ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER Mower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -disengage bladesDrive not in neutral - - - - - - -move control levers to neutral “OUT”Circuit breaker trips - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - resetDead battery- ...
Page 41 - ENGINE OVERHEATED
41 TROUBLESHOOTING 5. ENGINE OVERHEATED Air intake screen or fins clogged- - - clean intake screen and finsOil level too low or too high- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - adjust oil levelRunning engine too slow- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - run engine fasterLow coolant ...
Page 42 - STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST; Engine to Mower Deck Belt:; BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTER
42 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST MODEL ZTR 8026D: Blades (60”): P/N 12421 Blades (72”): P/N 12339 Engine to Mower Deck Belt: P/N 12503 Serpentine Belt (60”): P/N 9758 Serpentine Belt (72”): P/N 12033 Engine to Hydro Belt: P/N 12012 Hydrostatic Transmission Filter: P/N 7252 BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR AN...
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 8000 Series (Diesel) Model 8026D Part No. 13282-0801 W W W W WARNING: AR...
