Dixon ZTR 7025, 13091-0500 manual Operation Instructions, Testing Of Safety Interlock Systems

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TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:

Do not operate mower if safety switches are not operating properly.

Your Zero Turning Radius Mower is equipped with switches interlocked for your safety.

1.The mower blades must be disengaged before the engine will start.

2.The steering control levers must be in neutral "OUT" position before the engine will start.

3.The engine will stop if the mower blade clutch is engaged when the operator leaves the driver's seat.

4.The engine will stop if the steering control levers are not in the neutral "OUT" position when the operator leaves the driver's seat.

5.The engine will stop if the brake is "SET" and the steering control levers are moved to the "IN" position.

6.The engine will stop if the brake is "SET" and the mower blade clutch is engaged.

BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST: (Electric Clutch)

a.With the electric blade drive switch turned on and the parking brake in "ON" position, engine should not turn over or attempt to start when key switch is moved to the start position.

b.In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders, start the engine, place throttle setting at maximum or full. Engage the blade drive through the electric clutch switch. Raise weight slightly off of seat. Engine should stop.

c.If any Safety Check fails, do not operate the mower until the system has been checked and repaired by an Authorized Dixon ZTR Dealer.

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Contents Operators Manual 7000 SERIES ZTR MOWERS2001 IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY WARRANTY POLICY INDEXSAFETY SPECIFICATIONSCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SAFETYRIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystanderFollow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices DangerSafety Alert Symbol When you see this symbol BE ALERT to the potential for injuryThis cutting mower is capable of amputating hands & feet GENERAL OPERATIONFailure to observe the following safety instructions could result in and throwing objectsSLOPE OPERATION which can result in severe injury or deathAll slopes require extra caution Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the NEVER assume children will stay where they were last seenCHILDREN presence of childrenSERVICE DIXON ZTR MOWERS ARE WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - COMMERCIAL MODELSLABOR COSTS. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONSWeight SPECIFICATIONSDual Element Air Cleaner Folded sheet metalModel 1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjuster SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONSCut Height Adjustment Lever Cut Height Stop Pin CONTROLSBlade Clutch Switch Ignition Key Throttle Steering Control Levers Choke Parking Brake LeverAllows the mower to turn on its own axis zero turning radius PARKING BRAKEEngage parking brake before starting engine Each lever controls one side of the mowerTURNING TO GO FORWARDTO GO BACKWARD BRAKINGLocated on control panel, on operators right To engage blades Pull up on the switch To disengage blades Push downControls the cutting height Seven positions of adjustment Located to the right and front of operatorOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWERDo not operate mower if safety switches are not operating properly TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSBLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST Electric Clutch 1. The mower blades must be disengaged before the engine will startSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Engine Always turn engine off when leaving mower STARTING INSTRUCTIONS5. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chuteGRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS Correct mowing height can reduce weeds and disease by 50% to 80%TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE UNLOCK TRANSMISSION CARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEacid solution. Avoid spilling on skin, eyes and clothing BATTERYBattery electrolyte is a poisonous and corrosive sulfuric ENGINEMOWER BLADES V-BELTSLUBRICATION CHECKING & REPLENISHING OIL IN HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONDirt 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 Rear Deck Mounting Latch Front Caster Wheels positioned out Cut Height Adjustment Pin Cut Height Adjustment Lever Locking PinDeck Latch Foot Deck Center Deck Spindle Deck Lift Bolt of the waySTANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST MODEL ZTRKOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS vent TROUBLESHOOTINGcheck add oilAdd oil Check spark plug or condition andCheck and re-gap Put in lock position see pgPage Page DATE OIL CHANGED OWNER INFORMATIONDATE PURCHASED MOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASED FROM DATE ENGINE TUNEDa BLOUNT International Inc. Co Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, IncDIXON INDUSTRIES, INC PO Box