Dixon 8000D manual Mower Blade Switch, Ignition Switch, Throttle Control Lever, Circuit Breaker

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CONTROLS

MOWER BLADE SWITCH:

To engage blades: pull up on switch

To disengage blades: push down

IGNITION SWITCH:

Turn to run position to energize glow plugs.

Turn to start position when glow plug light turns off, then crank engine. Release when it starts.

For headlights - rotate switch one notch counter-clockwise from run.

Note: Remove key when mower is not in use.

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:

Located on control panel to operator’s right.

Controls engine speed.

While mowing, throttle control should be set to MAXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed.

CIRCUIT BREAKER:

If circuit breaker pops up, it disconnects the power. Wait 2 minutes then pull up and push to reset.

If it pops up again, there is a short circuit. Stop and find fault or contact your dealer.

GLOW PLUG LIGHT:

Light is energized when ignition switch is first put in run position. Glow light cycle time is five seconds.

WATER IN FUEL LIGHT:

Light comes on when engine is running and fuel has water in it.

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Contents 8000D Series Important Read Carefully Index Blade Contact TIP Over RUN Over Back Over SafetySafety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Do not Slope OperationNever allow children to operate the mower ChildrenService Service Dixon Limited Warranty Policy Commercial Models Series Diesel Version SpecificationsControl Levers ControlsMower Deck Lift Parking BrakeSeat Ignition Switch Mower Blade SwitchThrottle Control Lever Circuit BreakerControls Before Operating Mower Operation InstructionsTesting of Safety Interlock Systems Interlock Switch Test Stopping Instructions Starting InstructionsNo one near Mowing InstructionsGrass Height and Cutting Suggestions Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wetSprings To Lift SeatTo Free Wheel Machine Unlock Transmission Maintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceTires BatteryEngine Belts Mower BladesLubrication Dirt or water in oil can ruin Hydrostatic transmissions Checking & Replenishing OIL in Hydrostatic TransmissionParking Brake Adjustment Headlight Adjustment Hydrostat Drive Belt Replacement ProcedureHydrostatic Pumps Hydrostat Drive Belt Replacement Procedure To adjust neutral Steering Control AdjustmentsSteering Control Adjustments Care and Maintenance Leveling the Deck Engine WON’T Turn Over TroubleshootingEngine Overheated Briggs & Stratton AIR and OIL Filter Part Numbers Standard Service Parts ListModel ZTR 8026D Name Address Owner InformationZTRMowers