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 be safe. It is not a toy or a recreational vehicle. Before you start to use the mower, read the operator's manual carefully, and become completely familiar with the c...
Page 3 - INDEX
INDEX 1. SAFETY ............................................................... Pages 1- 3 2. WARRANTY POLICY .......................................... Page 4 3. SPECIFICATIONS................................................ Page 5 4. SET UP AND SERVICE ....................................... Pages...
Page 4 - SAFETY; RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED,; The following examples are the most common causes of injury to the
SAFETY RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY The following examples are the most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander... 1 . BLADE CONTACT: The operator or bystander inserts a hand or foot into the discharge chute or under the mower deck and into the pat...
Page 5 - SAFETY REMINDERS: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
SAFETY SAFETY REMINDERS: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 1. Wear appropriate, safe clothing when mowing - close fitting jeans or slacks and heavy leather or safety shoes with rough soles. Never operate this mower with bare feet or open sandals. 2. Do not operate on wet or slippery grass. 3. Always m...
Page 7 - DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - HYDRO-GEAR MODELS
DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - HYDRO-GEAR MODELS This warranty policy applies to all Hydro-Gear mowers or any 50" model, purchased on or after March 1,1990. WARRANTY: Dixon Warranty term is for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase or 400 hours of use, whichever occurs first. Mowers us...
Page 8 - SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS CHASSIS: 11 GA - rectangular tube. BODY: Two piece - made of rotational molded polyethylene. Front body contains access panels for battery service and engine to mower deck belt removal. Rear body tilts up to allow service on the entire drive system. SEAT: Economically designed for ope...
Page 9 - SET UP AND SERVICE; Seat Assembly Instructions
Page 6 SET UP AND SERVICE 1. Seat Assembly Instructions 2. Upper Control Lever Installation 3. Mower Deck Installation 4. Deck Leveling 5. Final Preparation
Page 10 - SEAT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
SEAT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place seat back against frame of seat bottom. Align top & bottom holes in frame with the t-nuts in seat back. Insert (4) 1/4-20 Phillips machine screws to attach frame to seat back. DO NOT TIGHTEN SECURELY. 2. Place (1) armrest bracket against seat back, aligning mo...
Page 11 - SEAT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
12. Install all-thread hex head bolts into seat straps. Place (1) 5/16-18 x 3" bolt through hole located 1 -5/8" from end of strap. Place (1 ) 5/1 6-1 8 x 4" bolt through hole located 2-7/8" from opposite end of strap. Secure each bolt to strap using (1) 1/8" thick washer and (1)...
Page 12 - UPPER CONTROL LEVER INSTALLATION; Raise rear body cover to fully open position.
UPPER CONTROL LEVER INSTALLATION 1. Raise rear body cover to fully open position. 2. Install flat washer on right hand swivel plate weldment. Next install right hand control lever, then second flat washer. 3. Push control lever into the neutral slot and install (2) cup washers, (1) flat washer and j...
Page 13 - MOWER DECK INSTALLATION; Position mower deck under chassis.
MOWER DECK INSTALLATION NOTE: Brake link (P/N 5283) normally used for installation of engine to mower deck drive belt, has been placed in position during assembly of the lift frame at the factory. For shipment purposes, the brake link has been secured with a cotter pin and washer. REMOVE AND DISCARD...
Page 14 - MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE; pitched slightly higher in rear.
MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE LEVELING PRINCIPALS: A. There are a total of (4) threaded adjusters which will control the attitude or pitch of the mower deck. The adjusters have lock nuts on the bottom which can be turned up or down to raise or lower the front and rear of the mower deck. Deck should ...
Page 15 - FINAL PREPARATION; MOWER DECK DEFLECTOR:; Remove battery from chassis.; INITIAL START AND HYDROSTAT TRANSMISSION CHECK:
FINAL PREPARATION MOWER DECK DEFLECTOR: Remove hair pin cotter (P/N 3072) from deflector pin (P/N 6402), remove pin. Position deflector (P/N 9264) on mower deck. Reinstall deflector pin and hair pin cotter. BATTERY: 1. Remove battery from chassis. 2. Fill each cell with electrolyte (acid) to ring at...
Page 16 - OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; NEVER; HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM:
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the Model 5501 will depend upon the operator having the correct knowledge of all controls used on the mower and making good judgements about the terrain to be mowed. NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without complete knowledge of all ...
Page 17 - OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS:; unfamiliar areas or on slopes.; THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:; mower deck blade speed while mowing.; MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER:; for inspection and repair.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS: (Continued) BRAKING: To brake mower, move both levers in direction opposite of travel, release levers to neutral, set parking brake. Park only on level surfaces. GROUND SPEED: Ground speed (controlled by movement of hand levers) must be carefully controlled for safety and bes...
Page 18 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 5501; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE:; Tightness of all nuts and bolts.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 5501 This portion of the Model 5501 owners manual deals with normal service items which can be performed by the owner. Please remember that if you are in doubt as to the correct service procedures to be followed, these and other service situations can be handled by a Dix...
Page 19 - PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Dixon has used two types of electric clutches. One type is the Borg Warner and the second one is the Ogura. Even though these clutches come from different manufacturers, the test procedures are the same for both. Few people realize that clutches have maintena...
Page 20 - MOWER DECK SERVICE; accomplished by removing the deck assembly from the mower.; CUTTER BLADE REMOVAL:; e d g e o f t h e b l a d e . - —
CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 5501 MOWER DECK SERVICE CUTTER BLADE REMOVAL - BELT TENSION: "CAUTION" The removal of the cutter blades for either sharpening or replacement is best accomplished by removing the deck assembly from the mower. DO A/OTattempt to raise or lift the front of the mower ...
Page 21 - DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS:
CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 5501 DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS: Adjustment of the drive system is limited to the actual function of the hydrostatic transmissions as outlined below. 1 . Tighten the (2) J-bolts on the T-box mounting plate until each belt has 1/8th to 1/4th of an inch free play or movement...
Page 22 - ADJUSTMENT POINTS FOR T-BOX BELT TENSION
Page 23 - FORWARD LEVER STOP ADJUSTMENT
Page 24 - LUBRICATION; CHASSIS AND MOWER DECK:
CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 5501 LUBRICATION CHASSIS AND MOWER DECK: Number of grease zerks used: (7) LOCATIONS: (1) each front wheel caster, front wheel, and deck hub for front wheels SERVICE INTERVALS: Every 50 hours of operation RECOMMENDED GREASE: Name brand wheel bearing or multi-purpose greas...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER CUT QUALITY: There are many variables that can effect the cut quality of any multi-blade mower. Type and conditions of grass, cut height setting, engine RPM and ground speed are some of the variables that interact creating differences in cut quality. Examination of one or more ...
Page 28 - SITUATION
TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SITUATION CAUSES REMEDY Starter will not turn engine over Circuit breaker engaged Push button to reset Consult your dealer for repair Starter will not turn engine over Dead battery Charge battery Battery discharge Poor connections on battery Battery water low Wrong...
Page 40 - NOTES
