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DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.
a BLOUNT International Inc. Co.
P.O. Box 1569	8000 Series (Diesel)
Coffeyville, Ks 67337-0945	Model 8026D
620-251-2000	Part No. 13638-xxxx

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Contents

OPERATOR’S MANUAL 8000D SERIES2003 IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY Page Safety Warranty Policy Specifications Controls Operation Instructions Care & Maintenance TroubleshootingStandard Service Parts List 8000 Series Diesel INDEXSAFETY RIDING LAWN MOWERS IF IMPROPERLY OPERATEDCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BLADE CONTACT TIP OVER RUN OVER BACK OVERWhen you see this symbol BE ALERT to the potential for injury Safety Alert SymbolSAFETY 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 LEVERSCONTROLS PARKING BRAKEMOWER DECK LIFT SEAT CONTROLSMOWER BLADE SWITCH IGNITION SWITCHTHROTTLE CONTROL LEVER CIRCUIT BREAKERCONTROLS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWERTESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSINTERLOCK SWITCH TEST OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONSSTOPPING INSTRUCTIONS installed on the discharge chute MOWING INSTRUCTIONS1. Start engine and set throttle at full speed 2. Set desired cut height 3. Release park brakeGRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TO LIFT SEATSPRINGS TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE UNLOCK TRANSMISSION OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSCARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEBefore performing any maintenance, turn off engine allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machineryBATTERY ENGINETIRES CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER BLADESBELTS LUBRICATION CARE AND MAINTENANCE1. Engine Follow engine manufacturer’s recommendation 2. Deck spindles Lubricate with 3 “shots” only, every 100 hoursCARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECKING & REPLENISHING OIL IN HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONDirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCEHEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE continuedHYDROSTATIC PUMPS HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE CARE AND MAINTENANCETo install hydrostat pump drive belt 2. Install belt per diagramSTEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS CARE AND MAINTENANCETo adjust neutral To adjust neutral springsSTEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS continued CARE AND MAINTENANCETo adjust “In” position of the steering controls CARE AND MAINTENANCESTEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS continued LEVELING THE DECK CARE AND MAINTENANCETROUBLESHOOTING No fuel- - fuel and/or clean or replace fuel filters/open fuel vavlesee engine manual for engine adjustments 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVERTROUBLESHOOTING 8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS see engine manual for engine adjustmentsBRIGGS & STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTMODEL ZTR 8026D Name AddressMower Model Number Mower Serial Number OWNER INFORMATIONZTRMowers Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc