Care And Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule | Dixon 13091-0500

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Manual background CAUTION

Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine, allow to cool, remove key and disconnect spark plugs. Use extreme care when working on machinery. Do not wear watch or jewelry. Do not wear loose fitting clothes, and observe all common safety practices with tools.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Check drive belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . every 50 hours (20 hours break-in)

Check crankcase oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . before each use Clean grass from Hydrostat fans and cooling fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . before each use

Check air intake screen	after each use
Clean grass under deck	after each use
Check tire pressure	every 10 hours
Check battery fluid	every 10 hours
Sharpen mower blades	every 10 hours
Clean air filter element	every 25 hours

Check hydrostatic transmission fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . every 25 hours Service air filter element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . every 100 hours Change engine crankcase oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . every 100 hours

(5 hours break-in) Change engine oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . every 200 hours Change hydrostat oil & oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . every 500 hours (100 hours break-in)

Replace air filter element			.	.	. annually or every 500 hours
Check spark plugs	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	.	. annually or every 500 hours
Service battery. .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		.	.	. annually or every 500 hours

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Dixon 13091-0500, ZTR 7025 manual Care And Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule

Contents

2001 Operators Manual7000 SERIES ZTR MOWERS IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY SPECIFICATIONS INDEXSAFETY WARRANTY POLICY The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander SAFETYRIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH When you see this symbol BE ALERT to the potential for injury DangerSafety Alert Symbol Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices and throwing objects GENERAL OPERATIONFailure to observe the following safety instructions could result in This cutting mower is capable of amputating hands & feet All slopes require extra caution SLOPE OPERATIONwhich can result in severe injury or death presence of children NEVER assume children will stay where they were last seenCHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the SERVICE AND LIMITATIONS DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - COMMERCIAL MODELSLABOR COSTS. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS DIXON ZTR MOWERS ARE WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS Folded sheet metal SPECIFICATIONSDual Element Air Cleaner Weight SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjuster Model Steering Control Levers Choke Parking Brake Lever CONTROLSBlade Clutch Switch Ignition Key Throttle Cut Height Adjustment Lever Cut Height Stop Pin Each lever controls one side of the mower PARKING BRAKEEngage parking brake before starting engine Allows the mower to turn on its own axis zero turning radius BRAKING TO GO FORWARDTO GO BACKWARD TURNING Located to the right and front of operator To engage blades Pull up on the switch To disengage blades Push downControls the cutting height Seven positions of adjustment Located on control panel, on operators right BEFORE OPERATING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. The mower blades must be disengaged before the engine will start TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSBLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST Electric Clutch Do not operate mower if safety switches are not operating properly STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Engine STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Always turn engine off when leaving mower Correct mowing height can reduce weeds and disease by 50% to 80% Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chuteGRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS 5. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE UNLOCK TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE BATTERYBattery electrolyte is a poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid solution. Avoid spilling on skin, eyes and clothing V-BELTS MOWER BLADES Dirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions LUBRICATIONCHECKING & REPLENISHING OIL IN HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS continued LEVELING THE DECK PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECK FOR SERVICING of the way Cut Height Adjustment Pin Cut Height Adjustment Lever Locking PinDeck Latch Foot Deck Center Deck Spindle Deck Lift Bolt Rear Deck Mounting Latch Front Caster Wheels positioned out KOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTMODEL ZTR add oil TROUBLESHOOTINGcheck vent Put in lock position see pg Check spark plug or condition andCheck and re-gap Add oil Page Page DATE ENGINE TUNED OWNER INFORMATIONDATE PURCHASED MOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASED FROM DATE OIL CHANGED PO Box Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, IncDIXON INDUSTRIES, INC a BLOUNT International Inc. Co