Dixon 13091-0500, ZTR 7025 Slope Operation, which can result in severe injury or death, Safety

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SLOPE OPERATION:

which can result in severe injury or death.All slopes require extra caution. SAFETY

SLOPE OPERATION:

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents,

which can result in severe injury or death.

All slopes require extra caution.

If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it!

DO

Mow across the slope with your Dixon ZTR - never up or down.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the mower. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the mower.

Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly down the slope.

If front wheels lift off the ground, pull the levers back to stabilize the mower.

DO NOT

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

Do not try to stabilize the mower by putting your foot on the ground.

Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

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Contents 7000 SERIES ZTR MOWERS Operators Manual2001 IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY SPECIFICATIONS INDEXSAFETY WARRANTY POLICYThe most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander SAFETYRIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHWhen you see this symbol BE ALERT to the potential for injury DangerSafety Alert Symbol Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practicesand throwing objects GENERAL OPERATIONFailure to observe the following safety instructions could result in This cutting mower is capable of amputating hands & feetwhich can result in severe injury or death SLOPE OPERATIONAll slopes require extra caution presence of children NEVER assume children will stay where they were last seenCHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to theSERVICE AND LIMITATIONS DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - COMMERCIAL MODELSLABOR COSTS. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS DIXON ZTR MOWERS ARE WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALSFolded sheet metal SPECIFICATIONSDual Element Air Cleaner WeightSEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjuster ModelSteering Control Levers Choke Parking Brake Lever CONTROLSBlade Clutch Switch Ignition Key Throttle Cut Height Adjustment Lever Cut Height Stop PinEach lever controls one side of the mower PARKING BRAKEEngage parking brake before starting engine Allows the mower to turn on its own axis zero turning radiusBRAKING TO GO FORWARDTO GO BACKWARD TURNINGLocated to the right and front of operator To engage blades Pull up on the switch To disengage blades Push downControls the cutting height Seven positions of adjustment Located on control panel, on operators rightBEFORE OPERATING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS1. The mower blades must be disengaged before the engine will start TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSBLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST Electric Clutch Do not operate mower if safety switches are not operating properlySTARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Engine STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Always turn engine off when leaving mowerCorrect mowing height can reduce weeds and disease by 50% to 80% Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chuteGRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS 5. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting SeasonTO FREE WHEEL MACHINE UNLOCK TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE AND MAINTENANCEENGINE BATTERYBattery electrolyte is a poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid solution. Avoid spilling on skin, eyes and clothingV-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 of the way Cut Height Adjustment Pin Cut Height Adjustment Lever Locking PinDeck Latch Foot Deck Center Deck Spindle Deck Lift Bolt Rear Deck Mounting Latch Front Caster Wheels positioned outMODEL ZTR STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTKOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS add oil TROUBLESHOOTINGcheck ventPut in lock position see pg Check spark plug or condition andCheck and re-gap Add oilPage Page DATE ENGINE TUNED OWNER INFORMATIONDATE PURCHASED MOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASED FROM DATE OIL CHANGEDPO Box Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, IncDIXON INDUSTRIES, INC a BLOUNT International Inc. Co
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