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Dixon ZTR 503 Operator's Manual

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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 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 3: Table Of Contents

    1. SAFETY 2. WARRANTY POLICY 3; SPECIFICATIONS 4. SET UP AND SERVICE 5. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7. TROUBLE SHOOTING 8. PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS PARTS LIST INDEX Pages 1 - 3 Page Page Pages 6-11 Pages 12-13 Pages 14-20 Pages 21-23 Pages...

  • Page 4: Safety

    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 9. 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

    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 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: Set Up And Service

    Page 6 SET UP AND SERVICE Seat assembly instructions. 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 -,-'hich 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 UPPER CONTROL LEVER INSTALLATION Raise rear body cover to fully open position. Install flat washer on right hand swivel plate weldment. Next install right hand control lever, then second flat washer. Push control lever into the neutral slot and install (2) cup washers, (1) flat washer and jam nut.
  • Page 12 1. To remove front body from chassis, disconnect headlights and remove acorn nut 1n middle of body. 2. Install rear hanger rods on 11ft frame, as shown In the diagram. Slide lift plate on hanger rods, small holes 1n 11ft plate will face rear of mower 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 (8) amps until all cells are gassing freely.

  • Page 15: Operation Instructions

    The safe and successful operation of the Model 503 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: Operation Instructions

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER: Controls engine speed, has positive detent in fully opened position to insure adequate cooling of the engine and maintain mower deck blade speed in a mowing application. Throttle will automatically return to idle position if not locked into the positive detent located on control panel to operator's right.

  • Page 17: Care And Maintenance

    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 CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 503 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 Page 18 (1) FORWARD LEVER STOP ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 20 CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 503 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 21 CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 503 CLEANING THE MOWER: A clean machine is 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 td corrosion of electrical components or damage to the sealed bearings used on your mower.
  • Page 22 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 23 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 24: Trouble Shooting

    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 1n nature, always check the obvious first and then move onto the more complicated parts used.
  • Page 26 1993 T-Box, Gearbox & Hydrostats Assembly Model ZTR 503...
  • Page 27 1993 Fuel & Hydraulics Tanks & Fittings Assembly Model ZTR 503...
  • Page 28 1993 Mower Deck Assembly Model ZTR 503...
  • Page 29 1993 Chassis Assembly Model ZTR 503...
  • Page 30 1993 Body Assembly Model Zl R 5O3...
  • Page 31 ZTR 503 Parts List 1300 Belt 1384 Tank Mount Bracket (Short) 1385 Tank Mount Bracket (Long) 1469 LH Slide Angle 1470 RH Slide Angle 1471 Seat Slide 1627 3/8" Pipe Elbow 1657 Spring - Belt Idler 1668 Drive Pulley 1675...

  • Page 32: Oil Filter

    ZTR 503 Parts List 3339 Snap Ring - 5/8" 3343 Hub Bolt-Drilled 3344 Grease Zerk 3347 Washer-1.033 X 1.5 X .06 3348 5/16-18 X 3/4" Tap Screw 3349 #806 Woodruff Key 3403 Bushing 3511 Adhesive Bumper Pad 3521 Engaging Cam Mount Bushing...

  • Page 33: Parts List

    ZTR 503 Parts List 5623 Electric Clutch 5624 Tank Cap 5625 Gearbox 5627 Left Fan 5628 Right Fan 5631 3/8" Hose - 21" 5632 3/8" Hose - 5" 5633 5/8" Hose - 2" 5635 Reservoir Assembly 5636 Brass Ferrule 6075...

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