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- Page 2 IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY The Dixon ® ZTR ® Mower is both easy and fun to operate. However, any power mower must be oper- ated properly to be safe. It is not a toy or a recre- ational vehicle. Before you start to use the mower, read the operator’s manual carefully and become...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Standard Service Parts List....39 Troubleshooting......40-41 Model 2700 Part No. 12828-0603... -
Page 4: Safety
SAFETY RIDING LAWN MOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander... BLADE CONTACT TIP OVER RUN OVER BACK OVER ...read and understand this manual to prevent injuries. -
Page 5: Safety Alert Symbol
Safety Alert Symbol When you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury. Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices. SAFETY (highlighted in red) indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. (highlighted in orange) indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not... - Page 6 Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION: Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual • and on the mower before starting. •Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the mower.
- Page 7 GENERAL OPERATION (continued) : •Turn off blades when not mowing. •Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. •Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. •Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. •Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road- ways.
- Page 8 All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy •Mow across the slope with your Dixon ZTR - never up or down. •Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
- Page 9 SLOPE OPERATION (continued): DO (continued) •Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly down the slope. •If front wheels lift off the ground, pull the levers back to stabilize the mower. DO NOT •...
- Page 10 C H I L D R E N : Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are attracted to lawn mowers and the NEVER assume children will stay where they Be alert to avoid accidents. •Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
- Page 11 S E R V I C E : •Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved container. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke while refueling.
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Page 12: Safety
SERVICE (continued): •Never run a mower inside a closed area. The exhaust fumes are toxic. •Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially blade attachment bolts, and keep equipment in good condition. •Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. •Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. -
Page 13: Warranty Policy
INCLUDING LABOR COSTS. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS. 1. Home Owner Application: This Dixon Warranty term is for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase. Frame, body panels and fenders are warranted for the life of the mower. -
Page 14: Specifications
DIMENSIONS: Width Height Length Weight Additional information provided in service instructions under the individual component. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. SPECIFICATIONS Model 2700 13-6.5x6 23-10.5x12 16-20 lbs. 8-14 lbs. 73.5"(60" Deck), 85.5"(72" Deck) 54" 87" 1020 lbs.(60" Deck), 1054 lbs.(72" Deck) -
Page 15: Controls
CONTROL LEVERS Note: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutral position and swing them outward. TO GO FORWARD: • From neutral position, gently push both control levers forward. • To increase speed, move levers further forward. TO GO BACKWARD: •... -
Page 16: Parking Brake
PARKING BRAKE: A parking brake is located to the left of the seat. The engine will kill if control levers are not in the outboard position when the parking brake is engaged. To engage brake: pull up and back To disengage brake: push forward and down Note: The parking brake is not intended to be used as a service brake. -
Page 17: Ignition Switch
MOWER BLADE SWITCH: To engage blades: pull up on switch To disengage blades: push down IGNITION SWITCH: • Turn to start position to crank engine. Release when it starts. • For headlights - rotate switch one notch counter-clockwise from run. Note: Remove key when mower is not in use. - Page 18 CONTROLS...
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Page 19: Operation Instructions
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the ZTR Model 2700 will depend upon the operator having the correct knowledge of all controls used on the mower and making good judgements about the terrain to be mowed. NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without complete knowledge of all controls and their func- tions. - Page 20 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: Do not operate mower if safety switches are not operating properly. Your Zero Turning Radius Mower is equipped with control interlocks for your safety. The engine will not start if the mower blades are engaged.
- Page 21 4. With engine running, set parking brake and move levers inboard. If any safety check fails, do not operate the mower until the system has been checked and repaired by an authorized Dixon ZTR dealer. ENGINE SHOULD STOP! ENGINE SHOULD STOP!
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Page 22: Starting Instructions
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Operator must be seated in normal operating position. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Move control levers to outboard position. 4. Assure blade clutch is off. 5. Push throttle control lever to 1/2 setting. 6. Push choke control lever forward. *If engine is warm, turn choke off immediately after engine starts. -
Page 23: Mowing Instructions
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING INSTRUCTIONS: CAUTION 1. Start engine and set throttle at full speed. 2. Set desired cut height. 3. Release park brake. CAUTION 4. Engage mower blades. 5. Move control levers in and operate per the control instructions on Page 15. Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chute. - Page 24 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS GRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONS: Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet. If the grass is tall, place the mower deck cut height lever in the top or second notch. “Initially” overlap cutting swaths instead of a full swath with each pass. Some applications may require a second cutting.
- Page 25 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TO LIFT SEAT: To lift the seat, move the control levers to the neutral “OUT” position. Release the seat latch and rotate the counterbalanced seat support frame upward and forward. To return the seat to the operating position, push the counterbalance seat frame support rearward and down until it rests firmly on the tractor frame.
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Page 26: Unlock Transmission
OPERATION TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE (UNLOCK TRANSMISSION): Always turn off engine before engaging or disengaging the hydro release (free wheel) valves. Never attempt to move the valves with the engine running. The hydro release valves are located beneath the seat on the top of the hydro pumps on each side of the machine. -
Page 27: Care & Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine, allow to cool & remove key. 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 •... -
Page 28: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE: For complete maintenance and operating information of the engine, please refer to the maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and included in your Zero Turn Radius mower information packet. Note: Air intake screen must be kept clean. If plugged, engine may be seriously damaged by overheating. -
Page 29: Mower Blades
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION MOWER BLADES: Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of opera- tion. To sharpen blades, proceed as follows. 1. Remove bolt and flat washer mounting blade on shaft. Remove blade. 2. Blades should be discarded when worn excessively. 3. - Page 30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION: ENGINE: DECK SPINDLES: MOWER CHASSIS: Lubricate with 3 “shots” only, every 50 hours Follow engine manufacturer’s recommenda- tion. Lubricate with 3 “shots” only, every 100 hours. (see zerk locations below).
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Page 31: Hydrostatic Transmissions
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECKING & REPLENISHING OIL IN HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION: Dirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions. Check the oil level in hydrostatic transmission oil reservoir after every 25 hours of usage. Clean the oil reservoir cap and the area around it prior to removal. Check the oil level. - Page 32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Raise rear of machine. 2. Remove tire and wheel assembly. 3. Adjust the 3/8” adjustment nut clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease brake holding power. As the brake holding power is increased, the force required on the handle to engage the brake increases.
- Page 33 CARE AND MAINTENANCE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the 1/2” retaining nut underneath the headlight and slide the headlight forward out of the recessed area of the fuel tank. 2. Loosen the 1/2” nut on the “U” shaped holding bracket and swivel the headlight vertically to adjust the height of the beam.
- Page 34 CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTATIC PUMPS: Before each use, check to be sure that the cooling fins of the hydrostatic pumps are clean. Excessive accumulation of oil, dirt, or trash may cause the pumps to overheat. NEVER WASH ACROSS TOP OF RESERVOIR WITH WATER OR STEAM.
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Page 35: Steering Control Adjustments
CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS: To adjust neutral: 1. Lift seat (see instructions on Page 25). 2. Block up the unit so that the drive wheels are off the ground. 3. Loosen ball joint jam nuts on control rod. Note: The front jam nuts are left hand threads. - Page 36 CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued): To adjust steering control levers: 1. Loosen the front and rear bolts retaining the bellows hold down plate and slide the bellows and plate up the steering lever to expose the steering control mechanism.
- Page 37 CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued): To adjust “In” position of the steering controls 1. Move the levers inboard to the operating position. 2. Adjust the steering lever stops until the steering levers have the desired clearance. To adjust for straight forward tracking. 1.
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Page 38: Care & Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE LEVELING THE DECK: 1. Set the tire pressure on all four tires. 2. Front casters must be rotated in the direction of forward travel. 3. Move the tractor to a hard level surface. 4. Put the mower deck in the number 3 deck height position. -
Page 39: Standard Service Parts List
Some applications, extreme dirt conditions, or the use of a grass catcher may require that the engine used on the ZTR Model 2700 be fitted with an optional Kawasaki fresh air filter system. Check with your engine service center for availability. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER Mower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -disengage blades Drive not in neutral - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -move control levers to neutral “OUT” Circuit breaker trips- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -reset breaker Dead battery- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -charge or replace Solenoid- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer... - Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING 6. ENGINE OVERHEATED Radiator coolant level- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -add coolant mixture Air intake screen or fins clogged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - clean intake screen and fins Fuel mixture too lean- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Improper ignition timing- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Oil level too low or too high- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -adjust oil level l...
- Page 42 Refer to warranty information on page 13, or see the Warranty Registration Form in your owner’s packet. 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...
- Page 43 Purchased From ________________________________ DATE OIL CHANGED: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. a BLOUNT International Inc. Co. P.O. Box 1569 Coffeyville, Ks 67337-0945 620-251-2000 FAX 620-251-4117 Name ________________________________ Address ________________________________ DATE ENGINE TUNED: __________________...
- Page 44 ZTR®Mowers W W W W W ARNING: ARNING: ARNING: ARNING: ARNING: Dixon® and ZTR® are registered trademarks of DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. a BLOUNT International Inc. Co. P.O. Box 1569 Coffeyville, Ks 67337-0945 620-251-2000 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.