Dixon 13087-0400 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. RUN OVER BACK OVER read and understand this manual to prevent injuries Page 4 SAFETY SAFETY SYMBOLS Safety Alert Symbol W hen you see this symbol BE ALERT to the potential for injury Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices A DANGER D anger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury NIARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Page 5 SAFETY T hiscuttingmower iscapableof amputatinghands amp feet and throwingobjects Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety instructionscould resultin seriousinjuryor 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 mower Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop mower if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers x mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while acking2. Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the deflector in place Slow down before turning N ever leave a running mower unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove key before dismounting Turn off blades when not mowing Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light D o not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways U se extra care when loading or unloading the mower into a trailer or truck Do not ride the mower when loading amp unloading Always wear safety goggles or safty glasses with side shidds when operating mower indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights Maintain or replace safety amp instruction labels as necessary engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Page 6 SAFETY SLOPE OPERATION S
3. BLADE DRIVE TRANSMISSION ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM TIRES RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE CAPACITIES DIMENSIONS NOTE SPECIFICATIONS Models ZTR 4423 T win 12 gauge side frames and 7 gauge transmission and engine base plate All body parts are made of high density polyethylene D ent and corrosion resistant Front body contains access panel for battery service 13 GA stamped steel construction 3 blades combine for a 42 Cut height approximately 1 to 4 via 7 position lift handle Electric clutch Each rear wheel is independently driven by chain and sprockets through a mechanical friction drive 15 5H P Vanguard Briggs amp Stratton 4 C Single Cylinder verhead Valve Air C ooled Gasoline Vertical Shaft With ast Iron Cylinder Sleeve Pressure Lubricated with oil filter Electric by key switch operation with safety interlock blade drive Front 11 X 4 00 X 5 ribbed tread Rear 18 X 9 50 X 8 Turf Trac RS Front 16 21 Ibs Rear 8 14 Ibs Fuel 2 7 gallons total Engine 1 50 quarts oil Width 47 outside rear wheel measurement Height 42 to top edge of seat Length 72 hitch tab to front bumper Weight 520 lbs Additional information provided in service instructions under the individual component SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Page 11 SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1 Place parking brake ON position Pull brake lever up 2 Raise and pus
4. DECK PLATES SERIAL NUMBERS WARRANTY PART S SERVICE NOTE Allow mower to cool before washing If bearingsarehot they will draw moisture inside as they dry and cause corrosion Check periodically Replace bolted on wear plates before shaft wears into mower deck plates See illustration BOLTED ON W AR j A S REPLACE WEAR PLATES BEFORE SHAFT WEARS INTO MOWER DECK PLATES T he serial number is located on frame at rear of engine it will begin with DM Refer to W arranty Registration Form P N 8288 See your D dealer for replacement parts warranty or service PLEASE HELP PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT BY AVOIDING ALL CHEMI CALS WHICH MAY DAMAGE OR CAUSE HARM TO PLANTS AND ANIMALS IN YOUR AREA Page 30 STANDARD SERVICE PART S LIST BLADES Lo Lift P N 6236 Standard i Lift P N 8688 BELT S Engine To Mower Deck P N 7725 Serpentine Belt P N 6109 Engine To Transmission P N 2497 BRIGGS amp STRATTON FILTER PART NUMBERS Please refer to Briggs amp Stratton Engine O perators M anual for correct service intervals for engine oil changes and air filter maintenance Protect your engine investment use only original equipment filters Air Filter amp Precleaner Kit P N 79002 Engine Oil Filter P N 79006 31 TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER CUT QUALITY T hereare many variables that can effect the cut quality of any riding mower T ypeand c
5. DIXO Operator s Manual 4000 SERIES ZTRe MOWERS 2001 IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY T he Dixons ZT Re Mower is both easy and fun to operate H owever 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 controls he information in this operator s manual applies to all Dixone ZT Re 4000 Series M owers Your D ixon dealer will gladly answer any questions See your dealer for warranty service parts and repairs DIXON INDUSTRIES INC A BLOUNT International Inc Co PO BOX 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000 SA BET ate E Pages 4 9 WARRANTY POLICY nnn Page 10 SPECIFIC ATIO Page 11 SEAT ADJUSTMENT Page 12 CONTROLS ici insi ERE XH EE EE Pages 13 15 OPERATION INSTRUCTION S s Pages 16 21 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Pages 22 30 STANDARD PARTS LIST n nnn Page 31 TRO UBLESH OOTING Pages 32 34 4000 Series Part No 13087 0400 SAFET Y RIDING LAWNMOWERS IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH T he most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander BLADE CONTACT j TIP OVER
6. International Inc Co 4423 PO BOX 1569 PartNo 13087 0400 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000
7. O FORWARD From neutral position gently push both drive levers forward increase speed move levers farther forward TO GO BACKWARD From neutral position gently pull both drive levers toward you T urningiscontrolled by moving one drive lever slightly forward or rearward of the other To turn left move left lever rearward of the right lever To turn square corners move lever of desired direction to neutral To turn on mower s own axis zero turning radius stop and move one lever to reverse position and the other to forward position BRAKING Tobrakemower moveboth levers in direction opposite of travel release leversto neutral set parking brake THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER Located on control panel to operators right T hrottle control for engine speed Choke for engine starting T hrottleC ontrol should beset to theM AXIM UM or wideopen setting to insureadequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed while mowing Page 14 CONTROLS BLADE DRI VE Located on control panel on operator s right To engage the mower blades pull up on the switch CN 2 To disengage blades push down Ge 0 SY RESET CI RCUI T BREAKER Protection of the electrical system is by 1 15 amp circuit breaker If circuit breaker trips push button to reset If this condition repeats consult dealer for inspection and repair MOWER DECK CUT HEI GHT LI FT LEVER L
8. T YOUR ENVIRONMENT Page 28 CARE AND MAINTENANCE DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS Due to both the complex nature of the transmission and the number of special tools required for service adjustments should be entrusted to your dealer T hereareanumber of simple owner service items which greatly influence the performance of the drive system 1 Front and rear tires must be inflated to proper specifications 2 Rear drive chain tension 3 Tightness of all controls and linkages pertaining to the drive levers 4 Lubrication of both primary and final drive chains T he use of a high quality chain lubricant is highly recommended REAR CHAIN ADJUSTMENT Proper tension for the rear drive chains is accomplished through the use of an automatic adjuster located at mid point of each rear chain ee M aintenance Periodically remove any build up of grass mud or other debris from both the spring loaded roller and the upper guide rod T he use of a penetrating lubricant on the springs and rod is recommended as a rust preventative Page 29 CARE AND MAINTENANCE WHEELS AND TIRES ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Correct tirepressureisimportant for correct operation of mower Front T ires 11 X 4 00 X 5 16 21 Ibs PSI Rear T ires 18X 9 50 X 8 8 14 Ibs PSI NOTE Check lug nuts periodically for tightness Keep all connections clean and tight CLEANING THE MOWER W ash mower periodically Clean above and below deck MOWER
9. ccur 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 watchful care of another responsible adult Bealert and turn mower off if a child enters the area Before and during backing look behind and DOWN for small children Never carry children T hey may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe mower operation Never allow children to operate the mower Useextra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision Page 8 SAFETY SERVICE e Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels T hey are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container N ever remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke N ever refuel the mower indoors ever store the mower or fuel container inside a building where there is an open flame If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediatley To prevent fire and explosion caused by static electricity N ever fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling W hen practical remove gas powered equipment from the t
10. cut heights are based on adequate moisture conditions and normal thatch buildup in a healthy lawn Some locations and applications may require slightly different cut heights If in doubt consult your local lawn professional for assistance Grass T ypes Best C ut H eights Zoysia 2 2 1 2 Blue G rass 1 1 2 3 Fescue Blends 1 1 2 3 St Augustine M id South 11 2 2 St Augustine D South 3 4 Tifton Bermuda 11 2 Centipede 1 1 2 2 Common Bermuda 1 1 2 2 Bahia Argentina Pensacola 2 Page 21 CARE AND MAINTENANCE This portion of the 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 Dixon ZTR dealer who is familiar with the service of your mower MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE To insure a long and trouble free service life of all components a regular and thorough maintenance schedule should be followed T following items should be checked after the first 10 hours of operation and on a weekly basis or each 40 hours of use D rive C hain D rive system belts and controls M ower deck belts Tire pressures T ightness of all nuts and bolts Battery fluid level Engine Oil So ee ee A CAUTION Before performing any maintenance shut off engine allow to cool ENGINE For engine operating and maintenance informa
11. ere may be instancesor conditions whereit is not possible to hide all of the recycled or mulched clippings In order to achieve the best results please read and follow the mulching tips listed below 1 2 Set the engine speed control to the wide open or full setting Place the mower deck cut height selector in either the top or second notch N ever cut more than 3 4 to 1 off the grass at any onetime Attempting to cut more grass will result in the deck plugging and cause the engine to stall It may be necessary to cut the lawn twice to achieve acceptable mulching performance especially on first cuttings or if the lawn is heavily fertilized Do Not Attempt To Cut Gras When It ISWet Mulching performance will be very poor under wet grass conditions Maintain Sharp Blades T hroughout T he Cutting Season T his is very important mulching performance cannot be obtained with dull or nicked up blades Keep T he U nderside O f T he M ower D eck Clean Remove all grass and dirt buildup from the underside of the pan the baffles and deflectors after each use Alternate mower direction T his will evenly disperse the mulched grass clippings over the lawn for even fertilization If the mulching quality of the mower does not seem to be satisfactory try one or more of the following tips l Raisethe height of cut setting on your mower 2 It may be necessary to cut your grass more frequently 3 Operate the mower at a slo
12. h seat assembly forward 3 Loosen five nuts P N 3205 and slide seat forward or backward to desired position Retighten nuts P N 3205 DO NOT operate mower without seat adjustments properly tightened 4 Raise and push seat assembly and upper body rearward to closed position Page 12 CONTROLS The Dixon ZTR has a unique transaxle that requires only two drive levers to control braking turning speed and direction On initial operation set throttle speed slow perate with mower blade avoid over controlling the mower use a light touch on the drive levers Slight movements using fingertip control is all that is necessary PARKING BRAKE T he parking brake is designed to hold the mower from moving and is not intended for use in stopping the mower while it is in motion Ac AUTION Engage parking brake before restarting engine TO SET PARKING BRAKE hand operated parking brake is located the right fender T o engage brake pull lever up to the rear release brake move lever forward down NOTE Always set parking brake before dismounting TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM Allows the mower to turn on its own axis Zero T urning Radius Each lever controls one side of the mower NOTE Thepressure required to operate the mower is very light Page 13 CONTROLS Neutral Slow Forward Fast Forward 90 Right Turn Slow Reverse Left turn opposite TO G
13. haust muffler of the engine D isengage blade and stop engine prior to clearing grass from either the discharge chute or grass catcher components Keep all attachment bolts tight DoNot operate the mower with the grass catching attachment partially removed Important Do not leave clippings in the bags while the mower is stored Damp grass clippings are a fire hazard if left in the bags Page 20 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS In order to achieve optimum performance when side discharging the grass clippings please read and follow the tips listed below Additional information can be found in the troubleshooting guide AA CAUTION Besure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chute 1 2 5 Set engine speed control to the wide open or full setting Do Not Attempt To Cut Grass When It 15 Wet Wet grass will clog the underside of the deck and discharge area 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 second cutting Keep The U ndersde Of The M ower D eck Clean Frequent removal of dried grass and dirt will allow the clippings to discharge correctly Maintain Sharp Blades T hroughout T he C utting Season GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS Correct mowing height can reduce weeds and disease by 50 to 80 T hefollowing grass
14. lopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death All dopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the dope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it M ow across the slope with your Dixon 2 never up or down Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the mower grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed T ires may losetraction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly U seextracarewith grass catchersor other attachments T hesecan changethestability of themower all movement the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes speed or irection Avoid starting or stopping on aslope If tireslose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly down the slope If front wheels lift off the ground pull the levers back to stabilize the mower DO NOT D o not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible D o not mow near drop offs ditches or enbankments T he mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in D o not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding D o not try to stabilize the mower by putting your foot on the ground D o not use grass catcher on steep slopes Page 7 SAFETY CHILDREN Tragic accidents can o
15. mower deck in a base measurement position Additional adjustment may be required to achieve desired cut for the type of grass or conditions involved 7j REAR L RODS TURN NUT S TO ADJUST SIDE TO SIDE MEASUREMEN FRONT L R _ TURN NUT TO ADJUST Big a FRONT TO REAR MEASUREMENT eee Page 25 CARE AND MAINTENANCE DECK REMOVAL 1 Place cut height lever in lowest cut position 2 Pull belt idler back to allow belt to be removed from idler pulley and electric clutch pulley 3 Remove hair pin cotter and washer from one end of deck support cross shaft N ote location of remaining shim washers used between chassis and mower deck plates Slide shaft from chassis and mower deck 4 Remove hair pin cotter and washer from each deck L rod Remove L rods from lift arms At this point deck will drop down 5 Carefully raise and support front of chassis Slide mower deck to either side for removal Reverse procedure to reinstall deck assembly NOTE When deck is reinstalled on frame check that belt is correctly routed in the groves of all pulleys and that belt idler is applying tension to the back side of the belt PIN eZ Page 26 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION oil may cause bums Allow engine to cool before draining oil CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL 1 The D apco oil drain valve is located on the left side of the engine crankcase 2 Placea suitable container unde
16. nnecting the negative ground cable make sure all switches are OFF e C na assure that the drive chains are properly adjusted A loose chain may come off causing loss of control Page 9 DIXON INDUSTRIES INC aBLOUNT company AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK PO BOX 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000 FAX 316 251 4117 DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY 3000 amp 4000 SERIES WARRANTY HomeO wner Application This Dixon Warranty term is for a period of two 2 years from date of purchase Commercial Application Dixon mowers used for commercial application are warranted for 30 days from the date of purchase Commercial use is specified as use other than or in addition to mowing at owner s primary place of residence DIXON ZTR MOWERS ARE WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP AND PROVIDES FOR REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF PARTS INCLUDING LABOR COSTS THISWARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS 1 Warranty applies only to original retail purchaser of new and unused mowers and accessories 2 All Dixon warranty must be aa by authorized D ixon dealers and in accordance with D ixon warranty policy and allowances All warranty claims must be approved by Dixon Industries Inc 3 Battery warranty Limited to 90 days from date of purchase 4 Accessories W arranty Grass Catchers Snow Blades Covers etc Limited to 90 days from date of purchase 5 Warranty does not apply to damage in t
17. ocated to the left of operator Controls the cutting height Seven positions of adjustment Move lever in and forward to lower Move lever in and back to raise NOTE Always use high for transport Page 15 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Safe and successful operation 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 controls and their functions During initial operation learning to drive set throttle at slow speed Sound judgement by the operator will prevent accidents TOWING Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavy could damage the drive or cause the mower to become unstable Limit loads to 250 pounds or less on this mower BEFORE OPERATING MOWER 1 Read engine manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions 2 Discuss proper maintenance with your dealer 3 Read and observe all safety instructions on your mower and in the manual 4 Check engine oil 5 Be sure gas cap is in place 6 Be sure parking brake is on 7 Be sure mower blade drive is off 8 Know how to stop engine Turn key to off position Page 16 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Ad TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST a Place Parking Brake in FF position b Turn ignition switch to START Engine should not turn o
18. onditions 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 of the above will generally produce a quality cut The Troubleshooting C hart suggests practices and adjustments that may be helpful in improving cut quality Your Dixon ZTR dealer is also available to provide assistance to you SITUATION CAUSES REMEDY Poor cut quality Ground speed too fast Reduce mowing speed Poor cut quality Incorrect engine to Install correct belt P N 7725 mower deck belt Poor cut quality Engine RPM too low Increase engine RPM to maximum Poor cut quality D ull or bent blade Sharpen or replace as required Poor cut quality U n level mower deck Refer to page 25 Poor cut quality Grass buildup under Clean out underside of mower deck mower deck Poor cut quality Improper blades Replace with original equipment blade designed for the 4000 Series Models Referto page31 Poor cut quality U neven tire pressures Check and adjust as required per operators manual Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING DRIVE SYSTEM SITUATION CAUSES REMEDY M ower pulls to one D rive adjustment Consult your dealer for repair side or the other Poor driving O peration of mower Review operators section performance of owners manual Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SITUATION CAUSES REMEDY Starter will not Circuit breaker di
19. r the drain valve T he fitting of a short piece of hose will help direct theoil 3 Todrain turn hex head valve stem counter clockwise with 10mm wrench or socket O pen to full open approximately 7 turns 4 After engineis drained tighten hex stem NOTE Refer toenginemanufacturersrecommendationsforfrequency of oil changes Hex Head Valve Stem OIL FILL 1 Drain oil Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis w N Refill engine with type and quantity of oil recommended by the engine manufacturer in engineliterature OIL FILTERS Replace filter each time the oil is changed T hese filters can be obtained from your authorized Briggs amp Stratton engine dealer P N 492 932 he use of any other oil filter may cause damage to the engine PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT Page 27 CARE AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHASSIS LOCATIONS SERVICE INTERVALS RECOMMENDED GREASE N umber of grease zerks used 7 1 each front wheel caster and each front wheel hub 1 each mower deck Every 50 hours of operation N ame brand wheel bearing or multi purpose grease O nce per season or every 50 hours of operation 3 pumps each Lubrication of the mower deck hubs will help dispel moisture within the hub casting Bearings are of a sealed variety PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS PROTEC
20. ransit or incidents of misuse negligence accidents or alteration T he use of parts or components other than those supplied by Dixon Industries Inc VOIDS ALL WARRANTY 6 The following items are not covered by this warranty policy a and delivery charges for transportation of mower to and from an Authorized Dixon dealer s place of business b Transaxle adjustments c Belts chains sprockets cutting blades d Engines All engines used on Dixon ZTR mowers are warranted by each individual engine manufacturer e Any costs or expense of providing substitute equipment while repair work is being performed on a warranted mower 7 T here is no other express warranty Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular papra are limited to the same duration of the express warranty and to the extent permitted by law a and all implied warranties are excluded Liabilities for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded MN Blue Customer Yellow Dealer White Dixon Ind WARRANTY VALIDATION At the time of sale selling dealer must review each portion of this warranty document complete the information section below secure customer s signature and send copy to Dixon Industries Inc DATE OF PURCHASE Modd SN Owner s Name Dealership Address Address Owner s Signature Dealer s Signature Page 10 CHASSIS BODY MOWER DECK
21. ruck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete D o not use a nozzle lock open device Never run a mower inside a closed area T he exhaust fumes are toxic Keep nuts and bolts tight especially blade attachment bolts and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly mower free of grass leaves or other debris buildup Clean up oil or fuel spillage Allow mower to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting make adjustments or repairs with the engine running e Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with original equipment parts when necessary e Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them e Batteries contain sulfuric acid T o prevent burns avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing To prevent a fire or explosion keep sparks and open flames away from battery e Before disco
22. sengaged Push button to reset turn engine over Consult your dealer for repair Starter will not D ead Battery C hargebattery turn engine over Battery discharge Poor connections on Tighten or replace as required battery Battery water low W rong battery installed in mower Battery discharge Engine electrical system not ave electrical system checked by your dealer functioning correctly Battery discharge Engine not being operated Increase engine RPM at full throttle Contact your dealer for information NOTE Electrical system failuresaregenerally simplein nature alwayscheck theobviousfirst and then moveonto the more complicated parts used Poor battery service looseconnections corrosion frayed or broken wiring aremorelikely than component failure Page 34 OWNER DD IN FO RM AT DIXON INDUSTRIES INC A BLOUNT International Inc Co PO BOX 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000 FAX 316 251 4117 DATE PURCHASED MOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER DM PURCHASED FROM Name Address DATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNED Omori ZTR Mowers A WARNING T he engine exhaust from this product contains chemicalsknown to the State of California tocausecancer birth defectsor other reproducti veharm D ixon and ZT R are registered trademarks of D Industries Inc DIXON INDUSTRIES INC 4000 Series A BLOUNT
23. tion refer to the engine operating and maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer supplied with each mower BATTERY Check the fluid in the battery at frequent intervals Keep fluid level above the plates in each cell using distilled water OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGE Identify each cable so cables can be reconnected to correct terminals Disconnect cables from terminals ALWAYS disconnect ground cable first and reconnect last Charge battery DO NOT remove battery from mower Clean top of battery and terminals with baking soda and water Page 22 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE NOTE O bserve proper blade position prior to removal 1 Safely raise front of mower 2 Hold or block blade from turning 3 Loosen blade nut and remove blade 4 When replacing blade tighten blade nut securely Refer to diagram A CAUTION Wear heavy thick gloves when holding onto cutter blade Avoid touching the sharp edge of the blade NOTE BE SURE BLADE IS CENTERED ON PILOT BEFORE TIGHTENING NUT TO 60 FT LBS TORQUE BLADE SHAFT so TRASH GUARD Page 23 CARE AND MAINTENANCE BELT TENSION TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT P N 7650 adjustment required ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELT P N 7725 adjustment required Correct belt tension is maintained through a fixed engine location and a spring loaded idler system A pulsingmovementof thebelt idler will beobser
24. ved both during engagement of the electric blade clutch and actual operation of the mower deck NOTE Engagement oftheelectric bladeclutch switch may producea sharp high pitched chirp or squeal as the belt tension loading is absorbed by the idler system T his is normal and not a sign of failure MOWER DECK SERPENTINE BELT P N 6109 Refer to illustration for adjustment procedure Idler Weldment Idler Shock Moun Tighten or Loosen Hex Nut to achieve this Dimension Page 24 CARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE 1 Place mower a smooth level surface and check tire pressures to insure correct stance T ires should be inflated as follows Front 16 21 Ibs Rea 8 14 165 2 Turn each outer blade tip to align with the deck in a side to side manner 3 Measure from the floor surface up to the bottom of the blade tip on the discharge side of the mower Retain this measurement M ove to the opposite side and check to see if that measurement is the same If adjustment is required turn nut on one both of the rear L rods until both measurements are equal 4 Turn each outer blade tip to align with the deck in a front to rear manner 5 Measure from the floor surface up to the bottom of the blade tips at both the front and rear of the blades Rear of blade tips should be 1 8 to 3 8 higher that the front of blade tips If adjustment is necessary turn nut on front L rod NOTE This will place the
25. ver or attempt to start BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST a Place Parking Brake in ON position b Engage blade drive switch c Turn ignition switch to START Engine should not turn over or attempt to start SEAT SWITCH TEST a In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders start the engine b Engage blade drive switch Raise slightly off seat Engine should stop A If Any Safety Check FAILS Do Not Operate The Mower until the system has been checked and repaired by an Authorized Dixon ZTR Dealer Page 17 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Parking brake must be on and blade drive disengaged 2 Move throttle control to hoke position if f engine is cold full throttle if warm EN 3 Insert ignition key and turn to Start HH position W hen engine starts release ignition key Key will return to Run position 4 throttle from Choke to desired speed position 5 Release parking brake 6 Operate the mower per the Control instructions on page 14 NOTE While mowing blade s engaged throttle control must be set to the MAXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed Page 18 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT M ulching or recycling the grass clippings requires a totally different mowing approach than would be normal when side discharging or bagging the grass T h
26. wer ground speed 4 Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass 5 Mow across the marginal areas a second time 6 CUTHIGH MOW OFTEN Page 19 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT In order to achieve optimum performance when mowing with a grass catching attachment please read and follow the tips listed below 1 Someapplications may require installation of an optional weight box on the front of the mower to offset cut grass weight 2 Set engine speed control to the wide open or full setting 3 DoNotAttempt To Cut GrassWhen It ISWet Wet grass will clog both the underside of the deck and the attachment chutes Empty bags often to prevent plugging 4 If the grassis tall place the mower deck cut height selector in the top or second notch Initially overlap cutting swaths instead of a full swath with each pass 5 KeepTheU ndersdeOfT heM ower D eck Clean Frequent removal of dried grassand dirt will greatly assist in bagging of the clippings 6 Maintain Sharp Blades T hroughout T he Cutting Season Some grass catching attachments require high lift blades 7 Operate the mower at a slower ground speed than when mowing without a grass catching attachment A CAUTI ON Watch for low hanging branches or other obstacles which might hit the catcher top while turning or backing the mower U se care when backing to avoid pushing the grass bags into the frame or hot ex
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