Care And Maintenance, Wheels And Tires, Warranty | Dixon ZTR 5022

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

WHEELS AND TIRES:	Correct tire pressure is important for correct operation of
	mower.
	Front Tires	11 x 4 x 5	16-21 lbs.
	Rear Tires	20 x 10.5 x 8	8-14 lbs.
	NOTE: Check lug nuts periodically for tightness.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:	Keep all connections clean and tight.
CLEANING THE MOWER:	Wash mower periodically.
	Clean above and below deck.
	NOTE:	Allow mower to cool before washing. If bearings are
		hot, they will draw moisture inside as they dry and
		cause corrosion.
SERIAL NUMBERS:	The serial number is located on frame at rear of engine.
WARRANTY:	Refer to Warranty Registration Form.
PARTS/SERVICE:	See your Dixon dealer for replacement parts, warranty or
	service.

PLEASE HELP PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT BY AVOIDING ALL CHEMICALS WHICH MAY DAMAGE OR CAUSE HARM TO PLANTS AND ANIMALS IN YOUR AREA

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Dixon ZTR 5022 Care And Maintenance, Wheels And Tires, Electrical Systems, Cleaning The Mower, Serial Numbers, Warranty

Contents

5000 SERIES 1999 Operators Manual IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY INDEX 5000 Series read and understand this manual to prevent injuries SAFETYThe most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices SAFETY SYMBOLSDanger Safety Alert Symbol This cutting mower is capable of amputating hands & feet SAFETYFailure to observe the following safety instructions could result in and throwing objects SLOPE OPERATION CHILDREN SERVICE SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY -- HYDRO-GEAR MODELS DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY -- ESTATE MODELS WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS Model ZTR 5020 CHASSIS 11 GA - rectangular tube SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 5000 Series Models 1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjuster CONTROLS TO SET PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKECAUTION Engage parking brake before starting engine HYDRO-GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM CHOKE CONTROL LEVER TO GO BACKWARDTURNING BRAKING THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BLADE DRIVE CIRCUIT BREAKERMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWERTOWING the system has been checked and repaired TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSIf Any Safety Check FAILS Do Not Operate The Mower until by an Authorized Dixon ZTR Dealer STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Engine STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Engine has been operated MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT 6. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS Besurethatdeflectorisproperlyinstalledonthe dischargechuteSIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS 5. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season DECK ROLLERS 60 Deck Before performing any maintenance, shut off engine CARE AND MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE OFF-SEASON BATTERY STORAGE MOWER BLADE MAINTENANCE BELT TENSION ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELTBELT LUBRICATION SERVICE INTERVALSFUEL SHUT OFF VALVE LOCATIONS REAR WHEELS WHEEL REVERSAL PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS CHANGING THE ENGINE OILPROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT MOWER DECK REMOVAL MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE T-BOX TO HYDROSTAT BELT ADJUSTMENT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT A. AIR GAP ADJUSTMENTB. OHMS TEST HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICE OIL REQUIREMENTSOIL FILTER P/N 7252- IMPORTANT 3. Put fresh oil in reservoir. Fill reservoir to the full mark PARTS/SERVICE CLEANING THE MOWERWARRANTY WHEELS AND TIRES 50 DECK STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST42 DECK 60 DECK KOHLER AND BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS SITUATION TROUBLESHOOTINGMOWER CUT QUALITY CAUSES DRIVE SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Page PURCHASED FROM OWNER INFORMATIONMOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc5000Series