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Dixon 8000 series Operator's Manual

Dixon 8000 series Operator's Manual

8000 series gas version
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8000 SERIES
(Gas Version)
ZTR
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2002

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  • Page 1 8000 SERIES (Gas Version) ® 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 and become completely familiar with the controls.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Standard Service Parts List....39 Troubleshooting......40-41 8000 Series (Gas) Part No. 13092-0901...

  • 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 Safety Alert Symbol When you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury. Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices. DANGER (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

    SAFETY 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 SAFETY 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 crossingroadways.

  • Page 8: Slope Operation

    If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it ! • Mow across the slope with your Dixon ZTR - never up or down. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
  • Page 9 SAFETY CHILDREN: Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are attracted to lawn mowers and the mowing activity. NEVER assume children will stay where they were last seen. Be alert to avoid accidents. •...
  • Page 10 SAFETY 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.

  • Page 11: Safety

    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

    1. Warranty applies only to original retail purchaser of new & unused mowers & accessories. 2. All Dixon warranty must be accomplished by authorized Dixon dealers and in accordance with Dixon warranty policy and allowances. All warranty claims must be approved by Dixon Industries, Inc.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 8000 Series (Gas Version) CHASSIS: 11 GA - rectangular tube, 7 GA reinforcement Designed for operator comfort with padded back & arm SEAT: rests. Seat is adjustable fore & aft. Seat back tilts. Mounted on operator suspension system with damper.

  • Page 14: Controls

    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 15: Parking Brake

    CONTROLS 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...
  • Page 16 CONTROLS SEAT: Fore & Aft: Move lever, slide seat fore & aft to desired position, release. Seat Damper: A shock is located on the left side of the seat frame. Remove clip on the top and pull plunger up. Rotate shaft clockwise to make ride stiffer and counter- clockwise for a softer ride.

  • Page 17: Ignition Switch

    CONTROLS 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...

  • Page 19: Operation Instructions

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the Model ZTR 8000 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 engine will not start if the mower blades are engaged.
  • Page 21 ENGINE SHOULD STOP. With engine running, set parking brake and move levers inboard. 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: Starting Instructions

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: Operator must be seated in normal operating position. Set parking brake. Move control levers to outboard position. Assure blade clutch is off. Push throttle control lever to 1/2 setting. 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 Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chute. Start engine and set throttle at full speed. Set desired cut height. Release park brake. CAUTION Check the area to assure there is no one near.
  • 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. Unhook the seat damper by rotating the clip of the retaining pin off of the clevis end and remove the retaining pin. Remove the clevisend of the seat damper from the seat hold down bracket and replace the pin and rotating pin clip to lock them in place.

  • Page 26: Operation Instructions

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE (TOWING): The transmission release valves are located beneath the seat on the top of the hydro pumps on each side of the machine. To unlock the transmission, lift the seat (see Page 25), rotate the transmission hex valve located on the top of each transmission approximately one turn counter-clockwise.

  • 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

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharp edge of the blade. MOWER BLADES: Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation.
  • Page 30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION: Engine: Follow engine manufacturer’s recommendation. Deck spindles: Lubricate with 3 “shots” only, every 100 hours. Mower chassis: Lubricate with 3 “shots” only, every 50 hours (see zerk locations below).

  • 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.
  • Page 32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Loosen the locking screw on the top knob of the brake engaging handle. Rotate it 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 Loosen the 1/2” retaining nut underneath the headlight and slide the headlight forward out of the fuel tank. Loosen the 1/2” nut on the “U” shaped holding bracket and swivel the headlight vertically to adjust the height of the beam. Tighten the bracket nut.
  • 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.

  • Page 35: Steering Control Adjustments

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS: To adjust neutral: Lift seat (see instructions on Page 25). Block up the unit so that the drive wheels are off the ground. Loosen ball joint jam nuts on control rod. Note: The front jam nuts are left hand threads. With steering control arms in the “out”...
  • Page 36 CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued): To adjust steering control levers: 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. Move the levers inboard to the operating position.
  • Page 37 CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued): To adjust “In” position of the steering controls Move the levers inboard to the operating position. Adjust the steering lever stops until the steering levers have the desired clearance. To adjust for straight forward tracking. Drive tractor with both control levers in the full forward position.

  • Page 38: Care & Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE LEVELING THE DECK: Set the tire pressure on all four tires. Front casters must be rotated in the direction of forward travel. Move the tractor to a hard level surface. Put the mower deck in the number 3 deck height position.

  • Page 39: Standard Service Parts List

    STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST MODEL ZTR 8025: Blades (60”) standard: P/N 12421 low lift: P/N 12451 Gator: P/N 12508 Blades (72”) standard: P/N 12339 low lift: P/N 12452 Gator: P/N 12509 Engine to Mower Deck Belt: P/N 12172 Serpentine Belt (60”): P/N 9758 Serpentine Belt (72”): P/N 12033...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER Mower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -disengage blades Drive not in neutral - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -move control levers to neutral “OUT”...
  • Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE OVERHEATED Air intake screen or fins clogged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - clean intake screen and fins Fuel mixture too lean- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - readjust carburetor* Improper ignition timing- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer Oil level too low or too high- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - adjust oil level l Running engine too slow- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -run engine faster...
  • Page 42 NOTES...
  • Page 43 OWNER INFORMATION DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. a BLOUNT International Inc. Co. P.O. Box 1569 Coffeyville, Ks 67337-0945 620-251-2000 FAX 620-251-4117 Date Purchased _________________________________ Mower Model Number ____________________________ Mower Serial Number ____________________________ Purchased From ________________________________ Name ________________________________ Address ________________________________ DATE OIL CHANGED:...
  • Page 44 ARNING: ARNING: ARNING: to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Dixon® and ZTR® are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc. DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. a BLOUNT International Inc. Co. P.O. Box 1569 8000 Series(Gas)

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