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Dixon 5000 Series manual Care And Maintenance

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Position parking brake lever in the off or disengaged position.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT:

Make necessary adjustments to the T-Box to Hydrostat belt, as shown on page 30.

Position parking brake lever in the off or disengaged position.

This will allow the belt idler used on the engine to T-box to swing fully and apply tension to the belt.

At this time, check that the cable has approximately 1-1/2 to 2 inches of free play.

If adjustment is required, turn the lock nut illustrated below to achieve a recommended 1-1/2 to 2 inches of free play.

NOTE: Cable must have the recommended 1 -1/2 to 2 inches of free play with parking brake released or drive belt may slip, causing loss of power.

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Dixon 5000 Series manual Care And Maintenance, Position parking brake lever in the off or disengaged position

Contents

Page IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY Page INDEXPages 5/98The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander SAFETYread and understand this manual to prevent injuries Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices SAFETYSAFETY ALERT SYMBOL GENERAL OPERATION serious injury or deathSAFETY 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 NOT5000 Series CONTROLSPage CAUTION Engageengine parking brake before starting CONTROLSPARKING BRAKE TO SET PARKING BRAKETO GO BACKWARD CONTROLSTO GO FORWARD TURNING1999 Models MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVERCIRCUIT BREAKER 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 ATTACHMENTMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS6. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the dischargechuteOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONSDECK ROLLERS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSPage 60 DeckMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE AND MAINTENANCEBefore performing any maintenance, shut off engine, allow to cool MOWER BLADE MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCEPage ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELT CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK SERPENTINE BELT FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE CARE AND MAINTENANCELUBRICATION 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 ADJUSTMENTPROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCEB. OHMS TEST HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICE CARE AND MAINTENANCEOIL FILTER P/N 7252- IMPORTANT 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