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Dixon 8000D manual Controls

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8000D SERIES 2003OPERATOR’S MANUAL IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY Standard Service Parts List 8000 Series Diesel Page Safety Warranty Policy Specifications ControlsOperation Instructions Care & Maintenance Troubleshooting INDEXCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SAFETYRIDING LAWN MOWERS IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED BLADE CONTACT TIP OVER RUN OVER BACK OVERSAFETY When you see this symbol BE ALERT to the potential for injurySafety Alert Symbol Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practicesGENERAL OPERATION SAFETYGENERAL OPERATION continued SAFETYSLOPE OPERATION SAFETYCHILDREN SAFETYSERVICE SAFETYSERVICE continued SAFETYDIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - COMMERCIAL MODELS 8000 Series FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONSSPECIFICATIONS 8000 Series Diesel VersionCONTROLS CONTROL LEVERSPARKING BRAKE MOWER DECK LIFTCONTROLS SEAT CONTROLSTHROTTLE CONTROL LEVER MOWER BLADE SWITCHIGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAKERCONTROLS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWERTESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSINTERLOCK SWITCH TEST OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS STOPPING INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Start engine and set throttle at full speed installed on the discharge chuteMOWING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Set desired cut height 3. Release park brakeGRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTO LIFT SEAT SPRINGSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE UNLOCK TRANSMISSION OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSBefore performing any maintenance, turn off engine CARE AND MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machineryTIRES BATTERYENGINE CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER BLADES BELTSCARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Engine Follow engine manufacturer’s recommendation LUBRICATIONCARE AND MAINTENANCE 2. Deck spindles Lubricate with 3 “shots” only, every 100 hoursCHECKING & REPLENISHING OIL IN HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION Dirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissionsCARE AND MAINTENANCE PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCEHEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCEHYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE continued HYDROSTATIC PUMPSCARE AND MAINTENANCE To install hydrostat pump drive belt HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURECARE AND MAINTENANCE 2. Install belt per diagramTo adjust neutral STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTSCARE AND MAINTENANCE To adjust neutral springsSTEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS continued CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS continuedTo adjust “In” position of the steering controls LEVELING THE DECK CARE AND MAINTENANCEsee engine manual for engine adjustments TROUBLESHOOTINGNo fuel- - fuel and/or clean or replace fuel filters/open fuel vavle 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS TROUBLESHOOTING8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED see engine manual for engine adjustmentsSTANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST MODEL ZTR 8026DBRIGGS & STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS Mower Model Number Mower Serial Number NameAddress OWNER INFORMATIONZTRMowers Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc