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Troubleshooting
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- Page 1 7500 SERIES ® 2002...
- 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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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. WARNING (highlighted in orange) indicates a potentially... -
Page 6: General Operation
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. •Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. - 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 roadways.
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Page 8: Slope Operation
If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, • Mow across the slope with your Dixon ZTR - never up or down. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. - Page 9 CHILDREN: Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are attracted to lawn mowers NEVER assume children will stay • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
- Page 10 SERVICE: • 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. Never refuel the mower indoors.
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Page 11: 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. -
Page 12: Warranty Policy
Fax 620-251-4117 DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - COMMERCIAL MODELS WARRANTY: Home Owner Application: This Dixon Warranty term is for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase. Commercial Application: Dixon mowers used for commercial application are warranted for one (1) year from the date of purchase or 400 hours whichever comes first. -
Page 13: Specifications
CHASSIS: Folded sheet metal and rectangular tube BODY: Folded sheet metal SEAT: Designed for operator comfort with padded back and arm rests. Seat is adjustable fore and aft. MOWER DECK: Two decks are available. Both decks are made of 10 GA fabricated welded construction with 7 GA reinforcement plate. -
Page 14: Seat Adjustment Instructions
SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS Model 7523 Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position. Slide seat forward or backward. Release seat slide adjuster. Seat Slide Adjuster... -
Page 15: Controls
CONTROLS Steering Control Levers Blade Clutch Switch Choke Parking Brake Lever Ignition Key Throttle Cut Height Adjustment Lever Cut Height Stop Pin... -
Page 16: Control Levers
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: •From neutral position, gently pull both control levers toward you. -
Page 17: Throttle Control Lever
CHOKE CONTROL LEVER: • Located on control panel to operator’s right. • Used to start a cold engine. THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER: • Located on contol panel to operator’s right. • Controls engine speed, slow to maximum. • While moving, throttle control should be set to MAXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine &... -
Page 18: Controls
BLADE DRIVE: Located on control panel, on operator's right. To engage blades: Pull up on the switch. To disengage blades: Push down. MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER: Located to the right and front of the operator. Controls the cutting height. Seven positions of adjustment. -
Page 19: Operation Instructions
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the ZTR 7500 Series 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 functions. -
Page 20: Testing Of Safety Interlock Systems
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 mower blades must be disengaged before the engine will start. The brake lever must be engaged (upward position) before engine will start. - Page 21 Engage the blade drive through the electric clutch switch. Raise weight slightly off of seat. ENGINE SHOULD STOP. If any Safety Check fails, do not operate the mower until the system has been checked and repaired by an authorized Dixon ZTR dealer.
- Page 22 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (cold engine): Pull choke control lever up. Push throttle control lever to 1/2 setting. Insert ignition key and turn to “START” position. When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to “RUN” position. Once engine starts to warm up, slowly push choke control lever down to fully closed position.
- Page 23 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Move throttle control lever to Insert ignition key and turn to “START” position. When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to “RUN” position. Move throttle control lever to the wide open or maximum setting for actual operation of the mower deck.
- Page 24 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS In order to achieve optimum cutting performance, please read and follow the tips listed below. Additional information can be found in the Troubleshooting Guide on Page 36-37. CAUTION Set engine speed control to the wide open or full setting.
- Page 25 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 26 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE (UNLOCK TRANSMISSION FOR TOWING): The transmission release valve is located behind the seat, between the fuel tank and hydro pumps. Use a 5/8” wrench and insert through the slots on the top side of the seat plate and rotate bolt counter-clockwise two full turns to disengage pump.
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Page 27: Care & Maintenance
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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
60 ft. lbs. New Blade V-BELTS: There are 3 v-belts on your Dixon Zero Turning Radius Mower. They should be checked every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be in poor contidion. All belts are equipped with spring loaded belt tighteners and do not require tightening adjustments. -
Page 30: Hydrostatic Transmissions
CARE AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION: Engine: Follow engine manufacturer’s recommendation. Deck spindles: Lubricate with 3 “shots” only, every 100 hours. HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS: Before each use, check to be sure that the cooling fins and fans of the pumps and wheelmotors are clean. Excessive accumulation of oil, dirt, or trash may cause the transmissions to overheat. - Page 31 CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTAT OIL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE: Check the oil level in hydrostatic transmisison 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. Oil should be approximately 1-3/8” below top of oil tank.
- Page 32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECK FOR SERVICING: Remove cut height adjustment pin and completely lower the cut height adjustment lever. Re-insert the cut height adjustment pin into the 3- height position (this will lock the cut height adjustment lever into the lowest position).
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Page 33: Leveling The Deck
CARE AND MAINTENANCE LEVELING THE DECK: Set the tire pressure on all four tires. Move the tractor to a hard, level surface (i.e. concrete or blacktop). Place a 2x4 board under all four corners of the deck shell, just inside the anti-scalping wheels. - Page 34 CARE AND MAINTENANCE...
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Page 35: Care & Maintenance
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Page 36: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER Mower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -disengage blades Blown fuse- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -replace fuse Dead battery- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -charge or replace Solenoid- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE OVERHEATED Air intake screen or fins clogged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - clean intake screen and fins Oil level too low or too high- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - adjust oil level Running engine too slow- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - run engine faster Fuel mixture too lean- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer Improper ignition timing- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --consult dealer... -
Page 38: Standard Service Parts List
STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST MODEL ZTR 7523: Blades 52” Hi-Lift: Blades 60” Hi-Lift: Blades 60” Lo-Lift: Engine to Mower Deck Belt: Serpentine Belt 52”: Serpentine Belt 60”: Engine to Hydro Belt: Hydrostatic Transmission Filter: KOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS: Refer to engine manufacturer’s manual for recom- mendations regarding frequency of service required for engine oil changes and air filter maintenance. - Page 39 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 40 ZTR®Mowers W W W W W ARNING: ARNING: ARNING: ARNING: ARNING: Dixon® and ZTR® are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc. 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.