Page 2 - IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY
2 Page 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 becomecompletely familiar wi...
Page 3 - INDEX
3 INDEX SAFETY .................................................................. Pages 4-9WARRANTY POLICY ............................................ Page 10SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. Page 11CONTROLS ........................................................... ...
Page 4 - The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander...; SAFETY
4 ...read and understand this manual to prevent injuries. RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander... SAFETY BLADE CONTACT TIP-OVER BACK-OVER RUN-OVER
Page 5 - Safety Alert Symbol; When you see this symbol,; BE ALERT; to the potential for injury.; Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating; Danger
5 Safety Alert Symbol When you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury. Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices. Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Warning indicates a potentially ...
Page 7 - which can result in severe injury or death.
7 SAFETY 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 cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it! DO Mow across the slope with your Dixon ZTR...
Page 8 - Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the; • Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
8 SAFETY 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 under the wa...
Page 10 - DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - COMMERCIAL MODELS
10 DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.a BLOUNT companyAIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARKPO BOX 1569COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945316 251 2000FAX 316 251 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 ofpur...
Page 11 - SPECIFICATIONS
11 CHASSIS: 11 GA - rectangular tube, 7 GA reinforcement SEAT: Designed for operator comfort with padded back and arm rests. Seat is adjustable fore and aft. Mounted on operator suspension system with damper. MOWER DECK: 2 Decks are available. Both decks are made of 10 GA fabricated welded construct...
Page 12 - CONTROLS; CONTROL LEVERS
12 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 pull bot...
Page 13 - PARKING BRAKE
13 CONTROLS SEAT: Fore & Aft: Move lever & slide seat fore & aft to desired position and release lever. Seat Damper: A shock is located on the left side of the seat frame. Remove clip on thetop and pull plunger up. Rotate shaft clockwise to make ride stiffer and counter-clockwisefor a so...
Page 14 - THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:
14 CONTROLS MOWER BLADE SWITCH: To engage blades: pull up on switch. To disengage blades: push down. IGNITION SWITCH: Turn to run position to energize glowplugs. Turn to start position when glowplug light turns off, then crank engine.Release when it starts. For headlights - rotate switch onenotch co...
Page 16 - OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; BEFORE OPERATING MOWER:; Read and observe all safety instructions on your mower and in the
16 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the Model ZTR 8000 Series Diesel version will depend uponthe operator having the correct knowledge of all controls used on the mower and making goodjudgements about the terrain to be mowed. NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without...
Page 17 - TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS; INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST:
17 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 start unless the steer...
Page 18 - STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:; CAUTION
18 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 19 - GRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONS:
19 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 applicationsmay r...
Page 21 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
21 CARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check drive and fan belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .every 50 hoursCheck deck serpentine belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . after 20 hours break-in (adjust bumper to approxmiately 1/2" thick...
Page 22 - ENGINE
22 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE : For complete maintenance and operating information of the engine, please refer to themaintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and included in your Zero TurnRadius Mower information packet. Note: Air intake screen must be kept clean. If plugged, e...
Page 23 - MOWER BLADES
23 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Wear heavy, thickgloves when holding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharp edge of theblade. MOWER BLADES : Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. To sharpenblades, proceed as follows. A. Remove bolt and...
Page 25 - Dirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions.; CHECKING & REPLENISHING OIL IN HYDROSTATIC
25 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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 removal. Check the oil level. Oilshould be approximately 1-3/8&...
Page 26 - PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT; HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT
26 CARE AND MAINTENANCE PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the locking screw on the top knob of the brake engaging handle. 2. Rotate it clockwise to increase andcounter-clockwise to decrease brakeholding power. As the brake holdingpower is increased the force requiredon the handle to engage the brak...
Page 27 - HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE:; To remove hydrostat pump drive belt:; To install hydrostat pump drive belt:
27 CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE: To remove hydrostat pump drive belt: (The hydrostat pump drive is equipped with a spring loaded belt take-up). 1. Raise seat. 2. Drain radiator. 3. Remove radiator mounting hardware and hoses. 4. Remove radiator. 5. Remove double u-...
Page 28 - STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS
28 CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS A. To Adjust Neutral: 1. Lift seat. (See instructions on Page 20) 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 contr...
Page 30 - LEVELING THE DECK
30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE LEVELING THE DECK 1. Set the tire pressure on all four tires. 2. Front casters must be rotated in the direction of forward travel. 3. Move the tractor to a hard level surface. 4. Put the mower deck in the number 3 deck height position. 5. Loosen the jam nuts on the front and ...
Page 31 - STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST
31 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST MODEL ZTR 8026D: BLADES: P/N 12421 (60") BLADES: P/N 12339 (72") ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELT: P/N 12503 (60" and 72") SERPENTINE BELT: P/N 9758 (60") 12033 (72") ENGINE TO HYDRO BELT: P/N 12012 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FILTER: P/N 7252 BRIGGS &...
Page 32 - TROUBLESHOOTING; ENGINE WON'T TURN OVER; *see engine manual for engine adjustments
32 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. ENGINE WON'T TURN OVER Mower blades engaged----------------------------------------------disengage bladesDrive not in neutral------move steering control levers to neutral "OUT" positionBlown fuse--------------------------------------------------------------------replace...
Page 33 - ENGINE OVERHEATED
33 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 faste...
Page 34 - NOTES
