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Dixon 5000 Series Safety, Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices

Models: 5000 Series

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SAFETY

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL -

When you see this symbol,

BE ALERT to the potential for injury.

Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices.

Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

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Dixon 5000 Series manual Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices, Safety Alert Symbol

Contents

Page IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY Pages INDEXPage 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 All slopes require extra caution SAFETYTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the CHILDRENpresence of children Be alert to avoid accidentsSAFETY SERVICE3. Battery warranty Limited to 90 days from date of purchase DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY -- HYDRO-GEAR MODELS6. The following items are not covered by this warranty policy b Routine maintenance or adjustmentsModel ZTR SPECIFICATIONSoperate mower SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONSwithout seat adjustments properly tightened DO NOTPage CONTROLS5000 Series PARKING BRAKE CONTROLSCAUTION Engageengine parking brake before starting TO SET PARKING BRAKETO GO FORWARD CONTROLSTO GO BACKWARD TURNINGCIRCUIT BREAKER MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER1999 Models BEFORE OPERATING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSBLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST 5000 Series TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSc. If any Safety Check fails, do not operate OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS1. Position choke control in ON position OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSAlways turn engine off when leaving mower A CAUTIONOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Engine has been operatedMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS6. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the dischargechuteSIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONSPage OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSDECK ROLLERS 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 5000 SERIES REAR WHEELS CARE AND MAINTENANCEPLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS CARE AND MAINTENANCEPROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT OIL FILLMOWER 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 42 DECK STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST50 DECK 60 DECKKOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTMOWER CUT QUALITY TROUBLESHOOTINGSITUATION CAUSESTROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTINGSITUATION CAUSESPage OWNER INFORMATION 5000 Series Part No. 8965 5/98 Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc