Dixon ZTR 5022, ZTR 5017 manual Operation Instructions, STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Engine

Contents 5000 SERIES 1999 Operators ManualIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY INDEX 5000 Seriesread and understand this manual to prevent injuries SAFETYThe most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATEDFollow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices SAFETY SYMBOLSDanger Safety Alert SymbolThis cutting mower is capable of amputating hands & feet SAFETYFailure to observe the following safety instructions could result in and throwing objectsSLOPE OPERATION CHILDREN SERVICE SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY -- HYDRO-GEAR MODELSDIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY -- ESTATE MODELS WARRANTYSPECIFICATIONS Model ZTR5020 CHASSIS 11 GA - rectangular tube1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 5000 Series Models2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjuster CONTROLS TO SET PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKECAUTION Engage parking brake before starting engine HYDRO-GEAR DRIVE SYSTEMCHOKE CONTROL LEVER TO GO BACKWARDTURNING BRAKING THROTTLE CONTROL LEVERCIRCUIT BREAKER BLADE DRIVEMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER BEFORE OPERATING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTOWING the system has been checked and repaired TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSIf Any Safety Check FAILS Do Not Operate The Mower until by an Authorized Dixon ZTR DealerSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Engine STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Engine has been operatedMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT 6. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting SeasonGRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS Besurethatdeflectorisproperlyinstalledonthe dischargechuteSIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS 5. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting SeasonDECK ROLLERS 60 DeckBefore performing any maintenance, shut off engine CARE AND MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE OFF-SEASON BATTERY STORAGEMOWER BLADE MAINTENANCE ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELT BELT TENSIONBELT LUBRICATION SERVICE INTERVALSFUEL SHUT OFF VALVE LOCATIONSREAR WHEELS WHEEL REVERSALPLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS CHANGING THE ENGINE OILPROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENTMOWER DECK REMOVAL MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE T-BOX TO HYDROSTAT BELT ADJUSTMENT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT A. AIR GAP ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTB. OHMS TEST OIL REQUIREMENTS HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICEOIL FILTER P/N 7252- IMPORTANT 3. Put fresh oil in reservoir. Fill reservoir to the full mark PARTS/SERVICE CLEANING THE MOWERWARRANTY WHEELS AND TIRES50 DECK STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST42 DECK 60 DECKKOHLER AND BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS SITUATION TROUBLESHOOTINGMOWER CUT QUALITY CAUSESDRIVE SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Page PURCHASED FROM OWNER INFORMATIONMOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBERare registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc Dixon and ZTR5000Series