Dixon KOH/968999591 - Manual

SAFETY 7 Safety Alert Symbol 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 which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious inju...

WARNING 8 GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in this manual and onthe mower before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions,to operate the mower. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., that couldbe picked up and ...

WARNING 10 WARNING ! Failure to observe the following instructionscould result in serious injury or death. 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 feel unsure on a...

WARNING 11 SLOPE OPERATION (continued) DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly andgradually downhill, if possible. Rapid uphill turns may cause tip-over. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. Unstableground may cause loss of control. Do not mow on wet grass...

WARNING 13 ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS) (continued) • Operate the mower smoothly - no jerky turns, starts or stops. • When mower is stopped, set brakes securely and use parkbrake. • If any part of ROPS is damaged, the entire ROPS must bereplaced. • Check all bolts, including seat belt, for cor...

WARNING 14 FIRE HAZARDS Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They areflammable and vapors are explosive. Store all fuel in approved containers specifically designed for thatpurpose. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Never remove fuel cap or addfuel with engine running. Do not ...

WARNING 16 CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND PETS Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to thepresence of children, bystanders and pets. Children are attracted to lawn mowersand the mowing activity. NEVER assume children, bystanders and petswill stay where they were last seen. Be alert to a...

WARNING 17 SERVICE Never run a mower inside a closed area or without properventilation. Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially blade attachment bolts, andkeep equipment in good condition. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operationregularly. Stop and inspect the equipment if you st...

SPECIFICATIONS 19 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Additional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual. GRIZZLY™ 52 Model 968999588 10 gauge sides with 7 gauge cross members Made of 11 gauge fabricated welded constructionwith external reinforcement ribs. Three bladescombin...

23 SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustmentposition. 2. Slide seat forward or backward. 3. Release seat slide adjuster. Seat SlideAdjuster

CONTROLS 24 CONTROL LEVERS For access to the seat, move control levers to neutral position andswing them outward. TO GO FORWARD• From neutral position, gently push control levers forward. • To increase speed, move levers further forward. TO GO BACKWARDS• From neutral position, gently pull control le...

CONTROLS 25 PARK BRAKE The park brake is designed to hold the mower frommoving and is not intended for use in stopping themower while it is in motion. The engine will stop if thepark brake is engaged while the control levers are inthe drive position. TO SET PARK BRAKE The hand-operated park brake is...

CONTROLS 26 BLADE DRIVE • Located on the control panel, on operator’s right. • To engage the mower blade, pull up on the switch. • To disengage mower blade, push down. CHOKE AND THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER • Located on control panel to operator’s right. • Throttle control for engine speed. • Choke for en...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 27 MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER The lifting lever is used to place the mower deck in the transportposition or one of the 18 different cutting heights. The cutting height is set by placing a peg in the hole for the desiredcutting height and the peg is then locked on the ins...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 28 The safe and successful operation of the GRIZZLY will depend onthe operator having the correct knowledge of all controls used onthe mower and making good judgements about the terrain to bemowed. NEVER allow anyone without complete knowledge of all controlsand their function...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 29 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Park brake must be on, control levers in outward position with the operator sitting on the seat, and blade drive disengaged. 2. Position throttle to desired speed setting. If engine is cold, position choke lever in the ON position. NOTE: Engine may ...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 30 TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS The following tests should be performed at the start of each mowing day. PARK BRAKE SWITCH TEST 1. Swing control levers to outward position. 2. Disengage blade drive. 3. Put park brake in OFF position. 4. Turn ignition switch to START. En...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 31 TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS The following tests should be performed at the start of each mowing day. BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST 1. Put park brake in ON position. 2. Swing control levers to outward position. 3. Engage blade drive. 4. Turn ignition switch to START. Engin...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 32 MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires a totally differentmowing approach than would be normal when side discharging orbagging the grass. There may be instances or conditions where it isnot possible to hide all the recycled or m...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 34 MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT In order to achieve optimum performance when mowing with agrass catching attachment, please read and follow the tips listedbelow. 1. Read and follow the installation instructions that are included with your grass catcher. 2. Set engine...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 36 SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS In order to achieve optimum performance when side dischargingthe grass clippings, please read and follow the tips listed below.Additional information can be found in the Troubleshooting Guide. 1. Set engine speed control to the wide open or f...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 37 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 topor second notch. “Initially” overlap cutting swaths instead of a fullswath with each pass. Some applications may require a ...

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 38 TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavy could damagethe drive or cause the mower to become unstable. Limit loads to 250pounds (113 kg) or less with this mower. To Free Wheel Machine (Unlock Transmission) When pushing or p...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 39 Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine, allow to cool and 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 with tools MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE • Adjust trac...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 41 BELTS Check belts every 100 hours. Replace any belts showing signs ofsevere cracking or large nicks. Belts are not adjustable, replace ifthey begin to slip from wear. BELT TENSIONEngine to Mower Deck Belt To adjust tension of the mower deck drive belt, turn adjuster nut onthr...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 42 BATTERY This is a maintenance-free battery and the fluid level cannot bechecked. Charge battery if required. OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGE • DO NOT remove battery from mower. • Clean top of battery and terminals with baking sodaand water. • Identify each cable so they can be rec...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 43 TIRES Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operation of themower. Check tire pressure periodically. Inflate tires to the pressurelisted below. Front tires 15 PSI (103 kPa) Rear tires 15 PSI (103 kPa) Lug nuts or lug bolts should be checked regularly for tightness....

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 44 CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL The EZ Drain oil plug is located on the left side of the enginecrankcase. 1. Uncap the end of the drain plug and install the oil drain hose. 2. Place a suitable container under the drain hose. 3. To drain, turn the drain plug counter-clockwise to unlat...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 45 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILTER SERVICE Dirt or water in fluid can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions. SERVICE INTERVALS 1. Initial filter service - 100 hours 2. Every 300 hours or once a year thereafter. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE Check the fluid level in hydrostatic tr...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 46 MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE There are four (4) eyebolts that will control the attitude or pitch ofthe mower deck. The deck should be level or pitched slightlyhigher in rear. 1. Place the mower on a smooth level surface with front casters positioned towards deck. Check tire ...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 47 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Keep all connections clean and tight. CLEANING THE MOWER Wash mower periodically. Clean above and below deck. High pressure washing and alkaline based soaps can causedamage to bearings and other parts of the mower. After washingyour mower, start the engine ...

48 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST BLADES 52" Deck * Hi Lift Fusion P/N 539 117911 Gator Fusion P/N 539 118035 Hi-Lift P/N 539 118272 Lo-Lift Fusion P/N 539 117973 60" Deck * Hi Lift Fusion P/N 539 119840 Spr Hi-Lift Fus P/N 539 119801Gator Fusion P/N 539 119875 Lo-Lift Fusion P/N 539 119873 Hi-...

49 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVERMower blades engaged - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - disengage bladesPark brake not on - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - engage park brakeDead battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - charge or replaceSolenoid - -...

Dixon ~401 North Commerce Street~Beatrice, NE~68310 ~402-223-1000~Fax 402-223-1053 OWNER’S INFORMATION Date of Purchase ________________________________ Mower Model Number _____________________________ Mower Serial Number _____________________________ Purchased From ________________________________ ...