Dixon 8000D manual Leveling the Deck

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

LEVELING THE DECK:

1.Set the tire pressure on all four tires.

2.Front casters must be rotated in the direction of forward travel.

3.Move the tractor to a hard level surface.

4.Put the mower deck in the number 3 deck height position.

5.Loosen the jam nuts on the front and rear deck hangers.

6.Rotate the 2 outer spindles so the blades point outboard.

7.Adjust front hangers to level deck side to side.

8.Rotate all 3 spindles until the blades are fore and aft.

9.Adjust rear hangers until deck is level to 1/8 higher in the rear.

10.Retighten the jam nuts on the front and rear deck hangers.

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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 Circuit Breaker Mower Blade SwitchIgnition Switch Throttle Control LeverControls 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 MaintenanceBattery EngineTires Belts Mower BladesLubrication Dirt or water in oil can ruin Hydrostatic transmissions Checking & Replenishing OIL in Hydrostatic TransmissionParking Brake Adjustment Headlight Adjustment Replacement Procedure Hydrostatic PumpsHydrostat Drive Belt 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 Standard Service Parts List Model ZTR 8026DBriggs & Stratton AIR and OIL Filter Part Numbers Name Address Owner InformationZTRMowers