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Contents 2001 Operators Manual7000 SERIES ZTR MOWERS 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 objectsAll slopes require extra caution SLOPE OPERATIONwhich can result in severe injury or death 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-BELTSDirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions LUBRICATIONCHECKING & REPLENISHING OIL IN HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION 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 wayKOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTMODEL ZTR 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