Dixon 501 manual Each front wheel caster, Primary and final drive, Engine manufacturer

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 501

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LUBRICATION:

 

 

CHASSIS AND MOWER DECK:

Number of grease zerks used (3)

 

LOCATIONS:

(1) each front wheel caster

 

SERVICE INTERVALS:

Every (50) hours of operation

 

RECOMMENDED GREASE:

Name brand wheel bearing or multi-purpose grease

CAUTION:

The use of compressed air pressure greasing methods

is not recommended as damage to seals and bearings could occur.

Using a hand pressure grease gun, lubricate each front caster to allow even distribution of grease within the caster, rotate or spin each front wheel caster after (3) pumps of the grease gun. Repeat process until the appearance of grease is noted completely around each caster.

DRIVE CHAINS:

Primary and final drive

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT:

Name brand aerosol chain spray

SERVICE INTERVALS:

As required for operating conditions

Remove excess dirt from chains, lubricate each chain completely by applying the lube to the inside of each connecting link. Applying lube directly to the top of the chain will only allow the lube to be thrown off in operation. The chains are of special construction which use o-rings to seal a factory lubricant inside of the chain. Additional lubrication will cushion chain to sprocket engagement. Avoid the use of any lubricants which may damage the o-rings used on this chain.

ENGINE OIL CHANGES:

"Refer to separate owners manual furnished by the

OIL RECOMMENDATIONS:

engine manufacturer."

SERVICE INTERVALS:

 

Please dispose of used oils at proper collection centers. Protect your environment.

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Contents Page Troubleshooting SafetyWarranty Policy Specifications SET UP and Service Care and MaintenanceImportant Read Carefully See your dealer for warranty service, parts and repairsSatisfactory use of this product Always look behind you before backing upNever carry passengers Safety Safety Reminders Read Carefully Before OperationPage Warranty Policy What is not covered by Dixon Industries, IncProduct updates or improvements Blade Drive Warner electric clutch Dimensions Width Height LengthSpecifications Subject to Change Without Notice AftSET UP and Service Insert the 2 cover. Firmly body is raised Seat Assembly InstructionsRepeat procedure on right side Position mower deck under chassis Mower Deck InstallationLeveling the Deck Mower Deck Leveling ProcedureLeveling Principals Final Preparation Cells that are lowNo shifting or clutching required Fuse Block Throttle Control LeverMqker Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Blade DriveCare and Maintenance Model Belt Tension Reverse procedure to re-install deck assemblyCutter Blade Removal Care and Maintenance Model Repeat above procedures on opposite hydrostatPage Adjustment Points for T-BOX Belt Tension Forward lever stop adjustment OIL Recommendations Each front wheel casterPrimary and final drive Engine manufacturerCare and Maintenance Model Cleaning the Mower Ground speed Reduce mowing speed Loose belts Adjust per operators ManualUnlevel mower deck Adjust per operators Manual Check and adjust asOn one side or Manual Other Mower pulls to one Drive adjustmentRepair Loss of drive power Side or the other ManualBroken wiring Repair Battery Required Battery water lowMower Battery discharge Low battery conditionIllustration Mower Deck Assembly 50 Model Illustration Body Assembly Model Illustration Transmission Assembly Model Illustration -Chassis Assembly Model ZTR 501 Parts List PART# Description Swivel Bracket Control Lever Right ZTR 501 Pasts List PART# Description