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Dixon 5000 Series manual Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc

Models: 5000 Series

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®Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc.

WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

®Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc.

DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.

A BLOUNT International Inc. Co. PO BOX 1569

COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 3162512000

5000 Series Part No. 8965 5/98

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Dixon 5000 Series manual Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc, Series Part No. 8965 5/98

Contents

Page IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY INDEX PagesPage 5/98SAFETY 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 SAFETY All slopes require extra cautionCHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to thepresence of children Be alert to avoid accidentsSERVICE SAFETYDIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY -- HYDRO-GEAR MODELS 3. Battery warranty Limited to 90 days from date of purchase6. The following items are not covered by this warranty policy b Routine maintenance or adjustmentsSPECIFICATIONS Model ZTRSEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS operate mowerwithout seat adjustments properly tightened DO NOTCONTROLS 5000 SeriesPage CONTROLS PARKING BRAKECAUTION Engageengine parking brake before starting TO SET PARKING BRAKECONTROLS TO GO FORWARDTO GO BACKWARD TURNINGMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER 1999 ModelsCIRCUIT BREAKER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWERTESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST 5000 Seriesc. If any Safety Check fails, do not operate OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Position choke control in ON positionA CAUTION Always turn engine off when leaving mowerOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Engine has been operatedOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENTOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT6. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the dischargechute OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSSIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS PageDECK ROLLERS 60 DeckCARE 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 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 5000 SERIES REAR WHEELSCARE AND MAINTENANCE PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERSPROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT 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 ADJUSTMENTCARE AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTB. OHMS TEST CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICEOIL FILTER P/N 7252- IMPORTANT CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICECARE AND MAINTENANCE STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST 42 DECK50 DECK 60 DECKSTANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST KOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERSTROUBLESHOOTING MOWER CUT QUALITYSITUATION CAUSESTROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSITUATION CAUSESPage OWNER INFORMATION Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc 5000 Series Part No. 8965 5/98