Page 2 - IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY
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 operators manual carefully and become completely familiar with the ...
Page 3 - INDEX; Page
3 INDEX Page Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Warranty Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - BLADE CONTACT; 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 9 - Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
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 company Airport Industrial Park P.O. Box 1569 Coffeyville, Ks 67337- 0945 620-251-2000 Fax 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 ...
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 suspension system with damper. MOWER DECK: 2 decks are available. Both are...
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 and swing 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
16 CONTROLS SEAT: Fore & Aft: Move lever, slide seat fore & aft to desired position. Release. Seat Damper: A shock is located on the left side of the seat frame. Remove clip on the top and pull plunger up. Rotate shaft clockwise to make ride stiffer and counter-clockwise for a softer ride. R...
Page 17 - THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:
17 CONTROLS MOWER BLADE SWITCH: To engage blades: pull up on switch To 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 ...
Page 19 - OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; NEVER; BEFORE OPERATING MOWER:
19 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the 8000 Series Diesel Version 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 complet...
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 interlocks for your safety. 1. The engine will not start if the mower blades are engaged. 2. The engine will not ...
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 to start engine. ENGINE SHOULD NOT START. 2. With engine off, move control levers in and attempt to start engine. ENGINE SHOULD NOT START 3...
Page 22 - STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:; CAUTION
22 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Operator must be seated in normal operating position. 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....
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 the top or second notch. Initially overlap cutting swaths instead of a full swath with each pass. Some applications may require...
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 the clip of the retaining pin off of the clevis end and remove the retaining pin. Remove the clevis end of the seat damper from the seat hold down brack...
Page 26 - TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE
26 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE (UNLOCK TRANSMISSION): Always turn off engine before engaging or disengaging the hydro release (free wheel) valves. Never attempt to move the valves with the engine running. The hydro release valves are located beneath the seat on the right side of the...
Page 27 - 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 r ming an ming an ming an ming an ming any maintenance y maintenance y maintenance y maintenance y maintenance, tur , tur , tur , tur , tur n off engine n ...
Page 28 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGE:
28 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE: For complete maintenance and operating information of the engine, 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, ...
Page 31 - CHECKING & REPLENISHING OIL IN HYDROSTATIC; 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 oil reservoir after every 25 hours of usage. Clean the oil reservoir cap and the area around it prior to r...
Page 32 - PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT:
32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Loosen the locking screw on the top knob of the brake engaging handle. 2. Rotate it clockwise to increase and counter- clockwise to decrease brake holding power. As the brake holding power is increased, the force required on the handle to engage the brake increases. 3. Set...
Page 33 - HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT:
33 HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT: 1. Loosen the 1/2 retaining nut underneath the headlight and slide the headlight forward out of the fuel tank. 2. Loosen the 1/2 nut on the U shaped holding bracket and swivel the headlight vertically to adjust the height of the beam. Tighten the bracket nut. 3. Replace ...
Page 34 - HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT; To remove hydrostat pump drive belt:
34 CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTATIC PUMPS: Before each use, check to be sure that the cooling fins of the hydrostatic pumps are clean. Excessive accumulation of oil, dirt, or trash may cause the pumps to overheat. NEVER WASH ACROSS TOP OF RESERVOIR WITH WATER OR STEAM. Fill reservoir as required per...
Page 35 - To install hydrostat pump drive belt:
35 CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE: To install hydrostat pump drive belt: 1. Rotate the spring loaded take-up idler towards the 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 r...
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 off the 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 n...
Page 37 - To adjust steering control levers:
37 STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued): CARE AND MAINTENANCE To adjust steering control levers: 1. Loosen the front and rear bolts retaining the bellows hold down plate and slide the bellows and plate up the steering lever to expose the steering control mechanism. 2. Move the levers inboard to ...
Page 40 - TROUBLESHOOTING
40 1 . ENGINE WONT TURN OVER Mower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -disengage blades Drive not in neutral - - - - - - -move control levers to neutral OUT Circuit breaker trips - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - reset Dead batter...
Page 41 - ENGINE OVERHEATED; ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WONT MOVE FORWARD; MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS
41 TROUBLESHOOTING 5. ENGINE OVERHEATED Air intake screen or fins clogged- - - clean intake screen and fins Oil level too low or too high- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - adjust oil level Running engine too slow- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - run engine faster Low coola...
Page 42 - STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST; BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTER; Some applications, extreme dirt conditions, or the use
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 43 - Name
43 OWNER INFORMATION Date Purchased _ ________________________________ Mower Model Number ____________________________ Mower Serial Number ____________________________ Purchased From ___ _____________________________ Name ________________________________ Address ________________________________ DATE...
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 1569 Coffeyville, Ks 67337-0945 620-251-2000 8000 Series (Diesel) Model 8026D Part No. 13638-xxxx W W W W WARNING...
