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Dixon ZTR 501 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 2: Care And Maintenance

    1. SAFETY 2. WARRANTY POLICY 3. SPECIFICATIONS 4. SET UP AND SERVICE 5. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7. TROUBLESHOOTING 8. PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS 9. PARTS LIST 10. ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC INDEX Pages 1 - 3 Page 4 Page 5 Pages 6 - 1 1 Pages 1 2 - 1 3 Pages 14 -21 Pages 22 -24...

  • Page 3: Important - Read Carefully

    IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY The Dixon ZTR Mower is both easy and fun to operate. However, any power mower must be operated properly to be safe. It is not a toy or a recreational vehicle. Before you start to use the mower, read the operator's manual carefully, and become completely familiar with the controls.
  • Page 4 RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY-OPERATED. CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. The following examples are the most, common causes of Injury to the operator or bystander. 1. BLADE CONTACT: The operator or bystander inserts a hand or foot into the discharge chute or under the mower deck and into the path of the cutting blade.
  • Page 5 When the mower is not in use, turn the engine off and remove key. Never leave the engine running unattended. Your Dixon mower is equipped with a weight-sensitive switch that kills the engine when operator leaves the seat while blades are engaged.
  • Page 6 SAFETY REMINDERS: (continued) 16. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment. A. Use only approved drawbar hitch points. B. Limit loads to those you can safely control. C. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing. 17. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways. 18.

  • Page 7: Warranty Policy

    Obligation: Under this warranty policy Dixon Industries, Inc. shall be limited to the replacement to the original purchaser of any part or parts, which, within the warranty period shall be shown to be defective due to faulty workmanship or materials at the factory.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Chassis: 11 GA - rectangular tube. Body: Two piece - made of DR acrylic reinforced with fiberglass, color fast, scratch and impact resistant. Front body contains access panels for battery service and engine to mower deck belt removal. Rear body tilts up to allow service on the entire drive system.
  • Page 9 Page 6 SET UP AND SERVICE 1. Seat assembly instructions. 2. Upper control lever installation. 3. Mower deck installation. 4. Deck leveling procedure. 5. Final preparation.
  • Page 10 1. Assemble seat as shown in picture. Do not fully tighten the bolts which secure left and right arm rest brackets to seat bottom until seat back and tool box are installed. This will aid alignment of all parts. 2. Place seat assembly on rear body cover, connect seat safety switch. 3.
  • Page 11 Page 8 UPPER CONTROL LEVER INSTALLATION 1. Raise rear body cover to fully open position. 2. Insert left upper control lever on swivel plate. 3. Install fiber washer and jam nut. 4. Proper tightness or tension on jam nut is achieved when swing out movement of upper control levers requires some pressure.
  • Page 12 1. To remove front body from chassis, disconnect headlights and remove acorn nut in middle of body. 2. Install rear hanger rods on lift frame, as shown in the diagram. Slide lift plate on hanger rods, small holes in lift plate will face rear of mower, install bushings and start nylok nuts on each hanger rod until approximately 1/4 inch of threads are exposed.
  • Page 13 MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE Leveling Principals: A. There are a total of (4) threaded adjusters which will control the attitude or pitch of the mower deck. The adjusters have lock nuts on the bottom which can be turned up or down to raise or lower the front and rear of the mower deck. Deck should be level or pitched slightly higher in rear.
  • Page 14 1. Remove battery from chassis. 2. Fill each cell with electrolyte (acid) to ring at bottom of fill cap. 3. Allow battery to sit for (10) minutes, re-check acid level and top off any cells that are low. 4. Trickle charge battery using a charger of less than (6) amps until all cells are gassing freely.
  • Page 15 The safe and successful operation of the Model (501) will depend upon the operator having the correct knowledge of all controls used on the mower and making good judgments about the terrain to be mowed. Never allow anyone to operate the mower without complete knowledge of all controls and their functions.

  • Page 16: Blade Drive

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER: Control's engine speed. (Engine should be operated at full throttle when used in a mowing application, this will insure adequate cooling of the engine as well as maintaining mower deck blade speed) Located on control panel on operators right. MQKER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER: Controls the cutting height of the mower deck.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    Please remember that if you are in doubt as to the correct service procedures to be followed, these and other service situations can be handled by a Dixon ZTR Dealer who is familiar with the service of your mower.

  • Page 18: Belt Tension

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 501 MOWER DECK SERVICE: CUTTER BLADE REMOVAL - BELT TENSION. "CAUTION" The removal of the cutter blades for either sharpening or replacement is best accomplished by removing the deck assembly from the mower. Do not attempt to raise or lift the front of the mower unless proper safety equipment is available to support the mower.
  • Page 19 CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 501 DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS: Refer to the diagrams on the following pages for the location of adjustment points. Step 1. Loosen the front and rear mounting bolts of the hydrostat, turn the rear adjustment bolt downward, which will tension the final drive chain to the rear wheel.
  • Page 20 Page 17 (1) HYDROSTAT MOUNTING BOLTS (2) THREADED ADJUSTERS TO TENSION CHAINS...
  • Page 21 Page 18 (1) ADJUSTMENT POINTS FOR T-BOX BELT TENSION...
  • Page 22 Page 19 (1) Forward lever stop adjustment...
  • Page 23 CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 501 LUBRICATION: CHASSIS AND MOWER DECK: LOCATIONS: SERVICE INTERVALS: RECOMMENDED GREASE: CAUTION: is not recommended as damage to seals and bearings could occur. Using a hand pressure grease gun, lubricate each front caster to allow even distribution of grease within the caster, rotate or spin each front wheel caster after (3) pumps of the grease gun.

  • Page 24: Cleaning The Mower

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 501 CLEANING THE MOWER: A clean machine 1s a source of pride to the owner. However, cleaning by use of high pressure commercial washes is not recommended. The high water pressure, combined with solvents or alkaline detergents, can lead to corrosion of electrical components or damage to the sealed bearings used on your mower.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    In most cases, a smooth, even cut will be achieved without further adjustment. The Trouble Shooting Chart suggests practices and adjustments that may be helpful in improving cut quality. Your Dixon ZTR Dealer is also available to provide assistance to you. SITUATION...

  • Page 26: Drive System

    DRIVE SYSTEM: SITUATION Mower pulls to one side or the other Loss of drive power on one side or the other Loss of power on both wheels after being operated for a length of time Poor driving performance Oil leaks TROUBLE SHOOTING CAUSES Drive adjustment...

  • Page 27: Electrical System

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SITUATION Starter will not turn engine over Starter will not turn engine over Battery discharge Battery discharge Battery discharge Electric clutch will not engage mower deck blades Head lights do not operate Note: Electrical system failures are generally simple in nature, always check the obvious first and then move onto the more complicated parts used.
  • Page 28 Illustration – Mower Deck Assembly 50” (Model 501)
  • Page 29 Illustration — Body Assembly (Model 501)
  • Page 30 Illustration – Transmission Assembly (Model 501)
  • Page 31 Illustration —Chassis Assembly (Model 501)
  • Page 32 ZTR 501 - PARTS LIST PART# DESCRIPTION 1657 Spring - Belt Idler 1668 Drive Pulley 1675 Clutch Anchor 1682 L-Rod 1701 Wheel/Deck Hub Bearing 1702 Locking Collar 1712 Battery Strap 1714 T-Box Drive Belt 1715 Rear Wheel & Tire 1732...
  • Page 33 Cover - Flex Guard 4446 Cover - Flex Guard 4448 Engine Wire Assembly 4453 Access Cover Assembly 5028 Bearing ZTR 501 - PARTS LIST PART# DESCRIPTION 5070 Key 3/16" Sq x 7/8" 5085 Brake Band 5087 Spacer 3/8" x 1/2"...
  • Page 34 9228 Deck Hub Bearing Spacer 9229 Mower Blade 9230 Outer Hub Assembly 9231 Center Hub Assembly 9233 Deck Idler Bracket 9236 Serpentine Blade Drive Belt 9242 Pulley Guard 9245 Deflector 9254 Lift Plate ZTR 501 - PASTS LIST Page 31...

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