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Dixon 8000 Series Operator's Manual

Dixon 8000 Series Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
8000 SERIES
(Diesel Version)
ZTR
MOWERS
®
2001
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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual 8000 SERIES (Diesel Version) MOWERS ® 2001 Page...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY ® ® The Dixon 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

    WARRANTY POLICY..........Page 10 SPECIFICATIONS ..........Page 11 CONTROLS ............Pages 12-15 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ......Pages 16-20 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....... Pages 21-30 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST ..... Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING ......... Pages 32-33 8000 Series (Diesel) Part No. 13282-0201...

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY RIDING LAWNMOWERS, 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 indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

  • 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: Slope Operation

    All slopes require extra caution. 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 8 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 9 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 the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke while refueling.

  • Page 10: Warranty Policy

    (b) Routine maintenance or adjustments. (c) Belts/cutting blades/Hydrostatic filters. (d) Engines--All engines used on Dixon ZTR mowers are warranted by the individual engine manufacturer. (e) Any costs or expense of providing substitute equipment while repair work is being performed on a warranted mower.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 8000 Series (Diesel Version) CHASSIS: 11 GA - rectangular tube, 7 GA reinforcement SEAT: Designed for operator comfort with padded back and arm rests. Seat is adjustable fore and aft. Mounted on operator suspension system with damper. MOWER DECK: 2 Decks are available.

  • Page 12: 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: From neutral position, gently pull both control levers toward you.

  • Page 13: Parking Brake

    CONTROLS PARKING BRAKE : A parking brake is located to the left of the seat. 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.

  • Page 14: Ignition Switch

    CONTROLS MOWER BLADE SWITCH: To engage blades: pull up on switch. To disengage blades: push down. IGNITION SWITCH : Turn to run position to energize glow plugs. Turn to start position when glow plug light turns off, then crank engine. Release when it starts.
  • Page 15 CONTROLS...

  • Page 16: Operation Instructions

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the Model ZTR 8000 Series Diesel version 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.

  • Page 17: Testing Of Safety Interlock Systems

    Raise slightly off of seat. 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 18: Starting Instructions

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Operator must be seated in normal operating position. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Move control levers to outboard position. 4. Assure blade clutch is off. 5. Push throttle control lever to slow setting. 6. Insert ignition key and turn to run position. Glow plug light should light. 7.

  • Page 19: Mowing Instructions

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING INSTRUCTIONS: CAUTION Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chute. 1. Start engine and set throttle at full speed. 2. Set desired cut height. 3. Release park brake. 4. Move control levers in and operate per the control instructions on Page 12. CAUTION Check the area around the mower to assure there is no one near.
  • Page 20 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 clevis end of the seat damper from the seat hold down bracket and replace the pin and rotating pin clip to lock them in place.

  • Page 21: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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 22 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 23: 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 24 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 25 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. Check the oil level. Oil should be approximately 1-3/8"...

  • Page 26: Parking Brake Adjustment

    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 27 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. Fill reservoir as required per the maintenance schedule listed in this book.

  • Page 28: Steering Control Adjustments

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS To Adjust Neutral: Lift seat. (See instructions on Page 20) 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/neutral position, start the engine and run at fast idle.
  • Page 29 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 30: Leveling The Deck

    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. Loosen the jam nuts on the front and rear deck hangers.

  • Page 31: Standard Service Parts List

    STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST MODEL ZTR 8026D: BLADES: P/N 12421 (60") BLADES: P/N 12339 (72") ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELT: P/N 12503 (60" and 72") SERPENTINE BELT: P/N 9758 (60") 12033 (72") ENGINE TO HYDRO BELT: P/N 12012 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FILTER: P/N 7252 BRIGGS &...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WON'T TURN OVER Mower blades engaged----------------------------------------------disengage blades Drive not in neutral------move steering control levers to neutral "OUT" position Blown fuse--------------------------------------------------------------------replace fuse Dead battery----------------------------------------------------------charge or replace Solenoid --------------------------------------------------------------------consult dealer Ignition switch--------------------------------------------------------------consult dealer Starter ----------------------------------------------------------------------consult dealer Parking brake not on--------------------------------------------engage parking brake ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON'T START No fuel --------------------------------------refuel and/or clean or replace fuel filters HARD TO START ENGINE...
  • Page 33 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 ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON'T MOVE FORWARD Drive belt broken or slipping---------------------------------------- replace drive belt Shift linkage cable disconnected --------------------------------------------reconnect Transmission shift arm disconnected --------------------------------------reconnect Transmission oil low ---------------------------------------------------------------add oil...
  • Page 34 NOTES...

  • Page 35: Owner Information

    OWNER INFORMATION DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. A BLOUNT International Inc. Co. PO BOX 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000 FAX 316 251 4117 DATE PURCHASED MOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASED FROM Name Address DATE OIL CHANGED: DATE ENGINE TUNED:...
  • Page 36 ® ® Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc. DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. 8000 Series (Diesel) A BLOUNT International Inc. Co. 8026D PO BOX 1569 Part No. 13282-0201 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000...

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