Dixon 13091-0500, ZTR 7025 manual Operators Manual, Series Ztr Mowers, 2001

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Operator's Manual

7000 SERIES ZTR® MOWERS

2001

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Contents 7000 SERIES ZTR MOWERS Operators Manual2001 IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY SAFETY INDEXWARRANTY POLICY SPECIFICATIONSRIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED SAFETYCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystanderSafety Alert Symbol DangerFollow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices When you see this symbol BE ALERT to the potential for injuryFailure to observe the following safety instructions could result in GENERAL OPERATIONThis cutting mower is capable of amputating hands & feet and throwing objectswhich can result in severe injury or death SLOPE OPERATIONAll slopes require extra caution CHILDREN NEVER assume children will stay where they were last seenTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of childrenSERVICE LABOR COSTS. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - COMMERCIAL MODELSDIXON ZTR MOWERS ARE WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND LIMITATIONSDual Element Air Cleaner SPECIFICATIONSWeight Folded sheet metal2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjuster 1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment positionModel SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONSBlade Clutch Switch Ignition Key Throttle CONTROLSCut Height Adjustment Lever Cut Height Stop Pin Steering Control Levers Choke Parking Brake LeverEngage parking brake before starting engine PARKING BRAKEAllows the mower to turn on its own axis zero turning radius Each lever controls one side of the mowerTO GO BACKWARD TO GO FORWARDTURNING BRAKINGControls the cutting height Seven positions of adjustment To engage blades Pull up on the switch To disengage blades Push downLocated on control panel, on operators right Located to the right and front of operatorBEFORE OPERATING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSBLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST Electric Clutch TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSDo not operate mower if safety switches are not operating properly 1. The mower blades must be disengaged before the engine will startSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Engine STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Always turn engine off when leaving mowerGRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chute5. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season Correct mowing height can reduce weeds and disease by 50% to 80%TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE UNLOCK TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE AND MAINTENANCEBattery electrolyte is a poisonous and corrosive sulfuric BATTERYacid solution. Avoid spilling on skin, eyes and clothing ENGINEV-BELTS MOWER BLADESCHECKING & REPLENISHING OIL IN HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION LUBRICATIONDirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURESTEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS continued LEVELING THE DECK PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECK FOR SERVICING Deck Latch Foot Deck Center Deck Spindle Deck Lift Bolt Cut Height Adjustment Pin Cut Height Adjustment Lever Locking PinRear Deck Mounting Latch Front Caster Wheels positioned out of the wayMODEL ZTR STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTKOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS check TROUBLESHOOTINGvent add oilCheck and re-gap Check spark plug or condition andAdd oil Put in lock position see pgPage Page DATE PURCHASED MOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASED FROM OWNER INFORMATIONDATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNEDDIXON INDUSTRIES, INC Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inca BLOUNT International Inc. Co PO Box