Dixon ZTR 7025, 13091-0500 manual Controls, Located on control panel, on operators right

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CONTROLS

BLADE DRIVE:

Located on control panel, on operator's right.

To engage blades: Pull up on the switch.

To disengage blades: Push down.

MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER:

Located to the right and front of operator.

Controls the cutting height.

Seven positions of adjustment.

Lift lever and place stop pin in hole corresponding to the desired height. Let lever rest on the pin stop.

NOTE: Always use high position for transport.

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Contents 7000 SERIES ZTR MOWERS Operators Manual2001 IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY INDEX SAFETYWARRANTY POLICY SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATEDCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystanderDanger Safety Alert SymbolFollow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices When you see this symbol BE ALERT to the potential for injuryGENERAL OPERATION Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result inThis cutting mower is capable of amputating hands & feet and throwing objectswhich can result in severe injury or death SLOPE OPERATIONAll slopes require extra caution NEVER assume children will stay where they were last seen CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of childrenSERVICE DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - COMMERCIAL MODELS LABOR COSTS. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONSDIXON ZTR MOWERS ARE WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND LIMITATIONSSPECIFICATIONS Dual Element Air CleanerWeight Folded sheet metal1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position 2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjusterModel SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONSCONTROLS Blade Clutch Switch Ignition Key ThrottleCut Height Adjustment Lever Cut Height Stop Pin Steering Control Levers Choke Parking Brake LeverPARKING BRAKE Engage parking brake before starting engineAllows the mower to turn on its own axis zero turning radius Each lever controls one side of the mowerTO GO FORWARD TO GO BACKWARDTURNING BRAKINGTo engage blades Pull up on the switch To disengage blades Push down Controls the cutting height Seven positions of adjustmentLocated on control panel, on operators right Located to the right and front of operatorOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWERTESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST Electric ClutchDo 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 Always turn engine off when leaving mower STARTING INSTRUCTIONSBe sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chute GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS5. 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 CARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEBATTERY Battery electrolyte is a poisonous and corrosive sulfuricacid solution. Avoid spilling on skin, eyes and clothing ENGINEMOWER BLADES V-BELTSCHECKING & REPLENISHING OIL IN HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION LUBRICATIONDirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONSSTEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS continued LEVELING THE DECK PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECK FOR SERVICING Cut Height Adjustment Pin Cut Height Adjustment Lever Locking Pin Deck Latch Foot Deck Center Deck Spindle Deck Lift BoltRear Deck Mounting Latch Front Caster Wheels positioned out of the wayMODEL ZTR STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTKOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS TROUBLESHOOTING checkvent add oilCheck spark plug or condition and Check and re-gapAdd oil Put in lock position see pgPage Page OWNER INFORMATION DATE PURCHASED MOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASED FROMDATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNEDDixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc DIXON INDUSTRIES, INCa BLOUNT International Inc. Co PO Box