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Dixon ZTR 6000 SERIES Operator's Manual

Dixon ZTR 6000 SERIES Operator's Manual

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6000 SERIES
FORWARD MOUNT
ZTR
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2002

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  • Page 1 6000 SERIES FORWARD MOUNT ® 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

    INDEX Page Safety........4-11 Warranty Policy.

  • 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

    5. Warranty does not apply to damage in transit or incidents of misuse, negligence, accidents, or alteration. The use of parts or components other than those supplied by Dixon Industries, Inc. VOIDS ALL WARRANTY. 6. The following items are not covered by this warranty policy: Pick up and delivery charges for transportation of mower to and from an authorized Dixon dealer’s place of business.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 6000 Series Forward Mount CHASSIS: Sheet metal construction frame. BODY: Folded sheet metal. Seat lifts up for access to battery and belt service. SEAT: Designed for operator comfort by use of high density closed cell foam padded back and arm rests, upholstered with CorduraTM water- repellent fabric.

  • Page 14: Seat Adjustment Instructions

    SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 6000 SERIES Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position. Slide seat forward or backward. Release seat slide adjuster.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Parking Brake

    CONTROLS PARKING BRAKE The parking brake is designed to hold the mower from moving and is not intended for use in stopping the mower while it is in motion. Engage parking brake CAUTION before starting engine. TO SET PARKING BRAKE The hand operated parking brake is located at the right hand side of the mower.

  • Page 17: Controls

    CONTROLS MOWER BLADE SWITCH: Located on the control panel to the operator’s right. To engage blades: pull up on switch To disengage blades: push down CHOKE CONTROL LEVER: Located on control panel to operator’s left. Use to start a cold engine. THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER: Located on control panel to operator’s right.

  • Page 18: Operation Instructions

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the 6000 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 19 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 20 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (cold engine): Operator must be seated in normal operating position. Set parking brake. Push choke control lever fully foward. Push throttle control lever to 1/2 setting. Insert ignition key and turn to “start” position. When engine starts, release ignition key.
  • Page 21 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (engine has been operated): Operator must be seated in normal operating position. Set parking brake. Push throttle control lever to 1/4 to 1/2 setting. 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 22 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. Move control levers in and operate per the control instructions on Page 15. CAUTION Check the area to assure there is no one near.
  • Page 23 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS To Free Wheel Machine (unlock transmission for towing): The free wheel levers are located on each side of the mower below the seat mount (flip up the foot deck to access them). Lift the levers slightly, push them to the rear and down to release the transmissions for free wheeling.
  • 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.

  • Page 25: Care & Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION 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.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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. To sharpen blades, proceed as follows.
  • Page 28 CARE AND MAINTENANCE BELTS: The main hydro drive belt should be checked after the first 10 hours and every 50 hours thereafter. Replace any belts found to be in poor condition. The deck belt is equipped with a spring loaded belt tightener and does not require tightening adjustments.

  • Page 29: Hydrostatic Transmission

    100 hours of use. Then every 500 hours after that. Remove the filter and be sure all oil has drained from the reservoir. Replace with new Dixon filter P/N 7252 and SAE 20W-50 motor oil.

  • Page 30: Parking Brake Adjustment

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT With the brake handle in the release position, remove the cotter pin from the castle nut. Insert a 0.010 feeler gauge between the brake disc and the brake puck. Tighten the castle nut with the feeler gauge inserted until the gauge fits snugly between the disc and puck.
  • Page 31 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECK DECK DRIVE GEARBOX FLUID LEVEL: The fluid level only needs to be checked if oily residue is found on the gearbox housing. 1. Rotate deck into upright position (see deck servicing procedure). 2. Remove the hex head plug at the low end of the gearbox housing.
  • Page 32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT: In normal use the hydrostat drive belt tension should be checked after the first 20 hours of use for normal wear and stretch. It may be adjusted as follows: Loosen the idler pulley locking nut until the idler pulley can be just moved relative to the mounting bracket.

  • Page 33: Steering Control Adjustments

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS: To adjust neutral: Remove fender skirts from each side of the machine. Block up the unit so drive wheels are off ground. Start engine and run at fast idle with steering control levers in “out” position. Brake must be disengaged and seat switch activated.
  • Page 34 CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued): To adjust “IN” position of the steering controls: Remove the two front bolts, lockwashers, and washers which hold the fender cap. Pull the boot from the hole in the fender cap, exposing the cast iron lever. Using a 5/32”...
  • Page 35 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued): STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued): Adjusting for Straight Forward Tracking: In large open area, actuate the control handles into the full forward position. If mower veers in either direction (left or right) some adjustment is necessary.
  • Page 36 CARE AND MAINTENANCE TILTING THE DECK (see diagram-page37) Set the parking brake. Raise the foot deck into vertical position and lock into place. Remove the quick release pin from the anti-buck cylinder at deck end. Lift the cylinder straight up. Use left-hand control lever to hold cylinder in up-right position.
  • Page 37 CARE AND MAINTENANCE DOWN HANGER IN ENGAGED POSITION FOOT DECK IN VERTICAL POSITION FOOT DECK LOCKING DEVICE USE THIS HANDLE TO HELP DISENGAGE DOWN HANGER ANTI-BUCK CYLINDER QUICK RELEASE PIN (deck lift handle) QUICK RELEASE LIFT CORNER PIN (anti-buck OF DECK cylinder) MIDDLE HOLE ON ANTI-BUCK...

  • Page 38: Leveling The Deck

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE LEVELING THE DECK: The deck comes from the manufacturer pre-leveled. If the deck does appear to be cutting unlevel follow this procedure. Set tire pressure on all of the tires to correct specifications (see page 26). Place machine on a level slab of concrete. Move blades by hand so all the blades are pointed in the same direction (see diagram on page 39).

  • Page 39: Care & Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE BLADE DISCHARGE SIDE DECK SPINDLE BELT DIAGRAM (TOP VIEW)

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER Mower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -disengage blades Drive not in neutral - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - move control levers to neutral “OUT” Breaker trips- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - reset breaker Dead battery- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - charge or replace Solenoid- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer...
  • Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE SOMETIMES SKIPS AT HIGHER SPEED Incorrect ignition timing- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Carburetor maladjusted- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -readjust carburetor Faulty spark plugs- - - - - - - - - - - - - - check spark plug or condition and reset gap* Bouncing off seat safety switch- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -slow down on rough terrain...

  • Page 42: Standard Service Parts List

    STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST MODEL ZTR 6023: Blades: Lo-Lift P/N 60293 (standard) Blades: Hi-Lift P/N 60295 Serpentine Belt: P/N 60194 (48”) P/N 61086 (60”) Engine to Hydros: P/N 61101 Clutch to Driveshaft: P/N 60187 Hydrostatic Transmission Filter: P/N 7252 KOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS: Refer to engine manufacturers manual for recommendations regarding frequency of service required for engine oil changes and air filter maintenance.
  • 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 6000 Series...

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