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Dixon 5000 Series manual Index, Pages, 5/98

Models: 5000 Series

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INDEX


SAFETY	................. ........ Pages		2-
WARRANTY POLICY		........ Page	8
SPECIFICATIONS		........ Page	9
SEAT ADJUSTMENT		........ Page
CONTROLS		........ Pages 11-14
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS		........ Pages 15-
CARE AND MAINTENANCE		........ Pages 23-
STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST		. .... Page	39-
TROUBLESHOOTING		........ Paaes	41-

Part No. 8965

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Dixon 5000 Series manual Index, Pages, 5/98

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Page IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY 5/98 INDEXPages PageSAFETY The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystanderread and understand this manual to prevent injuries SAFETY Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practicesSAFETY ALERT SYMBOL serious injury or death GENERAL OPERATIONSAFETY All slopes require extra caution SAFETYBe alert to avoid accidents CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of childrenSAFETY SERVICEb Routine maintenance or adjustments DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY -- HYDRO-GEAR MODELS3. Battery warranty Limited to 90 days from date of purchase 6. The following items are not covered by this warranty policyModel ZTR SPECIFICATIONSDO NOT SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONSoperate mower without seat adjustments properly tightenedCONTROLS 5000 SeriesPage TO SET PARKING BRAKE CONTROLSPARKING BRAKE CAUTION Engageengine parking brake before startingTURNING CONTROLSTO GO FORWARD TO GO BACKWARDMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER 1999 ModelsCIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE OPERATING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSBLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST 5000 Series c. If any Safety Check fails, do not operate1. Position choke control in ON position OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS Engine has been operated A CAUTIONAlways turn engine off when leaving mower OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT6. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the dischargechuteOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS60 Deck OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSPage DECK ROLLERSCARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEBefore performing any maintenance, shut off engine, allow to cool CARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER BLADE MAINTENANCEPage CARE AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELTMOWER DECK SERPENTINE BELT CARE AND MAINTENANCE FUEL SHUT OFF VALVELUBRICATION 5000 SERIES REAR WHEELS CARE AND MAINTENANCEOIL FILL CARE AND MAINTENANCEPLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENTMOWER DECK REMOVAL CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE CARE AND MAINTENANCET-BOX TO HYDROSTAT BELT ADJUSTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCEPosition parking brake lever in the off or disengaged position CARE AND MAINTENANCEa. loosen, but do not remove, the bolt in the control tube CARE AND MAINTENANCEFORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTB. OHMS TEST CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICEOIL FILTER P/N 7252- IMPORTANT HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICE CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE 60 DECK STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST42 DECK 50 DECKKOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTCAUSES TROUBLESHOOTINGMOWER CUT QUALITY SITUATIONTROUBLESHOOTING CAUSES TROUBLESHOOTINGELECTRICAL SYSTEM SITUATIONPage OWNER INFORMATION 5000 Series Part No. 8965 5/98 Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc

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