Dixon ZTR 5022 Dixon and ZTR, are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc, 5000Series

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Dixon® and ZTR®

WARNING:The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Dixon® and ZTR®

DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.

A BLOUNT International Inc. Co. PO BOX 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000

are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc.

5000Series

Part No. 8965-0798

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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 tube2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjuster SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 5000 Series Models1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position 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 LEVERMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER BLADE DRIVECIRCUIT BREAKER TOWING OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE OPERATING MOWER 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 BELT BELT TENSIONENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELT 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 B. OHMS TEST PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTA. AIR GAP ADJUSTMENT OIL FILTER P/N 7252- IMPORTANT HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICEOIL REQUIREMENTS 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 NUMBER5000Series Dixon and ZTRare registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc