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Dixon 5000 Series manual Care And Maintenance

Models: 5000 Series

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT:

1.Engage parking brake, and raise rear of frame with jack or blocks so that rear tires do not contact the ground.

2.Swing out the control levers, start the engine, and release the parking brake.

3.Raise the upper body to access hydro control linkage. If right wheel creeps, adjust right side linkage and vice-versa. Use procedure below:

a.loosen, but do not remove, the bolt in the control tube (5540)

b.loosen jam nuts on ends of the control rod (9067)

c.turn control rod in or out until neutral is achieved

d.tighten jam nuts on control rod

e.tighten bolt in control tube

4. Engage parking brake and lower the body.

Release parking brake and swing control levers in. If wheel creeps, repeat step 3.

4. Stop engine and remove rear of machine from jack or blocks.

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Contents

Page IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY 5/98 INDEXPages Pageread 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 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 tightenedPage CONTROLS5000 Series TO SET PARKING BRAKE CONTROLSPARKING BRAKE CAUTION Engageengine parking brake before startingTURNING CONTROLSTO GO FORWARD TO GO BACKWARDCIRCUIT BREAKER MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER1999 Models 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 INSTRUCTIONS6. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the dischargechuteOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS60 Deck OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSPage DECK ROLLERSBefore 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 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 MAINTENANCEB. OHMS TEST CARE AND MAINTENANCEPROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT OIL FILTER P/N 7252- IMPORTANT CARE AND MAINTENANCEHYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICE 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