Dixon 13089-0601 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(continued):

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(continued):

4. Engage parking brake and lower the body.

Release parking brake and swing control levers in. If

wheel creeps, repeat step 3.

5. Stop engine and remove rear of machine from jack or

blocks.

6. Drive machine with both levers in top speed position.

If one side now drives slightly faster than the other

adjust forward speed bolt in to contact stop sooner.

If levers are now uneven at top speed, loosen control

lever mounting nut. Rotate lever to be even with other

side and tighten nut.

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