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Dixon 5000 Series manual Important - Read Carefully

Models: 5000 Series

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IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY

The Dixon ® ZTR ® Mower is both easy and fun to operate. However, any power mower must be operated properly to be safe. It is not a toy or a recreational vehicle. Before you start to use the mower, read the operator's manual carefully and become completely familiar with the controls.

The information in this operator's manual applies to all Dixon ® ZTR ©5000 Series Commercial Mowers. Your Dixon dealer will gladly answer any questions.

See your dealer for warranty service, parts and repairs.

DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.

A BLOUNT International Inc. Co. PO BOX 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000

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Dixon 5000 Series manual Important - Read Carefully

Contents

Page IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY Page INDEXPages 5/98read and understand this manual to prevent injuries SAFETYThe most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL SAFETYFollow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices SAFETY serious injury or deathGENERAL OPERATION SAFETY All slopes require extra cautionpresence of children CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Be alert to avoid accidentsSERVICE SAFETY6. The following items are not covered by this warranty policy DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY -- HYDRO-GEAR MODELS3. Battery warranty Limited to 90 days from date of purchase b Routine maintenance or adjustmentsSPECIFICATIONS Model ZTRwithout seat adjustments properly tightened SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONSoperate mower DO NOTPage CONTROLS5000 Series CAUTION Engageengine parking brake before starting CONTROLSPARKING BRAKE TO SET PARKING BRAKETO GO BACKWARD CONTROLSTO GO FORWARD TURNINGCIRCUIT BREAKER MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER1999 Models OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWERc. If any Safety Check fails, do not operate TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSBLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST 5000 Series OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Position choke control in ON positionOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS A CAUTIONAlways turn engine off when leaving mower STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Engine has been operatedOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT6. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the dischargechuteOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONSDECK ROLLERS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSPage 60 DeckBefore performing any maintenance, shut off engine, allow to cool CARE AND MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Page CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER BLADE MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK SERPENTINE BELT CARE AND MAINTENANCEENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELT LUBRICATION CARE AND MAINTENANCEFUEL SHUT OFF VALVE CARE AND MAINTENANCE 5000 SERIES REAR WHEELSPROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCEPLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS OIL FILLCARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK REMOVALCARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURECARE AND MAINTENANCE T-BOX TO HYDROSTAT BELT ADJUSTMENTCARE AND MAINTENANCE Position parking brake lever in the off or disengaged positionCARE AND MAINTENANCE a. loosen, but do not remove, the bolt in the control tubeCARE AND MAINTENANCE FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENTB. OHMS TEST CARE AND MAINTENANCEPROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT OIL FILTER P/N 7252- IMPORTANT CARE AND MAINTENANCEHYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICE CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICECARE AND MAINTENANCE 50 DECK STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST42 DECK 60 DECKSTANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST KOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERSSITUATION TROUBLESHOOTINGMOWER CUT QUALITY CAUSESTROUBLESHOOTING SITUATION TROUBLESHOOTINGELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSESPage OWNER INFORMATION Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc 5000 Series Part No. 8965 5/98