Dixon 13089-0601 manual

ZTR®

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

5000 SERIES

2002

Contents

Main IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY INDEX Page Safety Alert Symbol When you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury. Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices. GENERAL OPERATION: GENERAL OPERATION (continued) : SLOPE OPERATION: CHILDREN: SERVICE: SERVICE (continued): 12 DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - ESTATE MODELS 5000 Series Blue/Customer Yellow/Dealer White/Dixon Ind. _____________________________ ______________________________ SPECIFICATIONS Model ZTR 5020 SPECIFICATIONS Model ZTR 5023 Page CONTROL LEVERS Note: The pressure required to operate the mower is very light. Page PARKING BRAKE: HYDRO GEAR SYSTEM: MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER: NOTE: Always use high position for transport. BLADE DRIVE: CIRCUIT BREAKER TO FREEWHEEL MACHINE (UNLOCK TRANSMISSION): NEVER TOWING: BEFORE OPERATING MOWER: TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS: Keep The Underside Of The Mower Deck Clean. 5. Maintain Sharp Blade(s) Throughout The Cutting GRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONS: STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (engine has been operated): STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (cold engine): MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT: Maintain Sharp Blade(s) Throughout The Cutting MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT Keep the Underside Of The Mower Deck Clean. CUT HIGH - MOW OFTEN! MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT: Keep The Underside Of The Mower Deck Clean. Maintain Sharp Blade(s) Throughout The Cutting MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT Do Not Important: Do Not DECK ROLLERS (60 deck): CAUTIONCAUTION CAUTIONCAUTION CAUTION MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ENGINE: BATTERY: TIRES: CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE: BELTS: BELT TENSION: Engine to Mower Deck Belt: P/N 6111 (50) P/N 6938 (60) Mower Deck Serpentine Belt: P/N 1300 (50) P/N 6939 (60) LUBRICATION: FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE: CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL: OIL FILL: OIL FILTERS: The use of any other oil filter may cause damage to the engine. HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL & FILTER SERVICE: HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL & FILTER SERVICE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL & FILTER SERVICE: Page MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE: Wear heavy gloves. MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE (continued): MOWER DECK REMOVAL: T-BOX TO HYDROSTAT BELT ADJUSTMENT: PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT: REAR WHEELS: WHEEL REVERSAL: NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT: NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(continued): PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT: PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT: STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST 50 Deck 60 Deck BRIGGS & STRATTON AND KOHLER AIR & OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS: TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Page Page OWNER INFORMATION ZTRMowersZTRMowers ZTRMowersZTRMowers ZTRMowers