Dixon 2003 Manuel d'utilisateur

5000 SERIESZTR®2003 OPERATORS MANUAL

10SERVICE: Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They areflammable and vapors are explosive.Use only an approved container.Never remo

11SERVICE (continued): Never run a mower inside a closed area. The exhaust fumes aretoxic. Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially blade attachment b

12WARRANTY: Dixon Commercial Warranty is for a period of one (1) year from date of purchaseor 400 hours of use, whichever occurs first. Mowers used

13SPECIFICATIONSModel ZTR 5004/5005CHASSIS: 11 GA - rectangular tubeBODY: Two piece-made of rotational molded polyethylene. Frontbody contains acc

14SPECIFICATIONSModel ZTR 5023CHASSIS: 11 GA - rectangular tubeBODY: Two piece - made of high-density polyethylene. Front body containsaccess panels

15SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS5000 Series Models1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and moveit into adjustment position.2. Slide seat forward or backward.3.

16CONTROLSCONTROL LEVERSNote: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutral position andswing them outward.TO GO FORWARD:•From neutral positi

17CONTROLSCHOKE CONTROL LEVER:•Located on control panel to operators right.•Used to start a cold engine.THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:•Located on control p

18CONTROLSPARKING BRAKE:The parking brake is designed to hold the mower from moving and isnot intended for use in stopping the mower while it is in mo

19CONTROLSMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER:•Located to the right and front of operator.•Controls the cutting height.•Seven positions of adjustment.•De

IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLYThe Dixon® ZTR® Mower is both easy and fun to operate.However, any power mower must be operated properly to besafe. It is

20CONTROLSTO FREE WHEEL MACHINE(UNLOCK TRANSMISSION):Always turn off engine before engaging or disengagingthe hydro release (free wheel) valves. Neve

21OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSThe safe and successful operation of the 5000Series will depend upon the operator having thecorrect knowledge of all controls

22BEFORE OPERATING MOWER:1. Read and observe all safety instructions on yourmower and in the manual.2. Read engine manufacturers operating andmainten

23OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:Do not operate mower if safety switches are not operating properly.PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TE

24OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSSIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS:In order to achieve optimum performance when side discharging thegrass clippings, please read

25OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSGRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONS:Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet.If the grass is tall, place the mower deck cut

26STARTING INSTRUCTIONS(engine has been operated):1. Move throttle control to 1/4to 1/2 setting.2. Insert ignition key and turn tostart position. W

27OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Do not operate the engine in an enclosed areadue to the harmful exhaust gas produced.STARTING INSTRUCTIONS(cold engin

28OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT:Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires a totally differentmowing approach than w

29OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT(continued):6. Keep the Underside Of The Mower Deck Clean.Remove all grass and dirt build-up

3INDEXPageSafety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11Warranty Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT:In order to achieve optimum performance when mowing with a grasscatching attachment, pl

31OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT(continued):7. Operate the mower at a slower ground speed thanwhen mowing without a gras

32OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSDECK ROLLERS (60 deck):Purpose: The spring loaded deck rollers locatedat the front corners of the 60 mowerdeck are designed

33CARE AND MAINTENANCECAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONBefBefBefBefBefore perfore perfore perfore perfore perforororororming anming anming anming an

34CARE AND MAINTENANCEENGINE:For complete maintenance and operating information of the engine,please refer to the maintenance instructions furnished b

35CARE AND MAINTENANCECUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety.Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding ontocutter

36CARE AND MAINTENANCEBELTS:Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be inpoor condition.BELT TENSION: Engine to Mower Deck Belt: P/

37LUBRICATION:CHASSIS: (5) grease zerks usedLOCATIONS: (1) each front wheel caster tube(1) each mower deck hubSERVICE INTERVALS: Every 50 hours of ope

38Hex Head Valve StemHot oil may cause burns. Allowengine to cool before draining oil.CAUTIONCARE AND MAINTENANCECHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:1. The Dapc

39CARE AND MAINTENANCEOIL FILL:1. Drain oil.2. Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis.3. Refill engine with type, and quantity of oilrecommende

4RIDING LAWN MOWERS,IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander...read

40HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL & FILTER SERVICE:If transmission is to be serviced, proper airpurging procedures must be followed, ordamage will oc

41CARE AND MAINTENANCEHYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL & FILTER SERVICE(continued):5. Depress by-pass valve on both hydros.6. Start engine and move th

42CARE AND MAINTENANCEHYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL & FILTER SERVICE:Dirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions.SERVICE INTERVALS:

43CARE AND MAINTENANCEELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:Keep all connections clean and tight.CLEANING THE MOWER:Wash mower periodically. Clean above and below deck.

44CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE:There are a total of (4) threaded adjusters which willcontrol the attitude or pitch of the mower d

45CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE (continued):D. Turn both outer blades to align with thedeck in front-to-rear manner. Turn left re

46CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK REMOVAL:1. Remove mower deck drive belt. To relieve belttension, insert 5283 link (at front of lift frame)into tab i

47CARE AND MAINTENANCEAdjustment of the drive system is limited to the actual function of thehydrostatic transmissions as outlined below.T-BOX TO HYDR

48CARE AND MAINTENANCEPARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT:Make necessary adjustments to the T-Box to Hydrostatbelt, as shown on page 47.Position parking br

49CARE AND MAINTENANCEREAR WHEELS:The rear wheels of all 5000 Series models are of anoffset center design to allow reversed installationfor using

5Safety Alert SymbolWhen you see this symbol,BE ALERT to the potential for injury.DANGER(highlighted in red)indicates an imminently hazardoussituation

50CARE AND MAINTENANCENEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT:1. Engage parking brake and raise rear of frame withjack or blocks so that rear tires do not contact thegroun

51CARE AND MAINTENANCENEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(continued):4. Engage parking brake and lower the body.Release parking brake and swing control levers in. Ifw

52CARE AND MAINTENANCEPROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT:Electric clutches require periodic Air Gap adjustments for extendedlife. Listed below

53CARE AND MAINTENANCEPROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT(CONTINUED):B. OHMS TEST1. Disconnect clutch from mower wiring harness.2. Attach the tw

54CARE AND MAINTENANCEFORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT:1. Drive machine on a smooth surface with bothlevers in top speed position.2. If one side drives

551. ENGINE WONT TURN OVERMower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -disengage bladesDrive not in neutral - - - - - - -move con

56TROUBLESHOOTING6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WONT MOVE FORWARDDrive belt broken or slipping- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - replace drive beltTra

57STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST42 DeckBlades: Hi-Lift - P/N 8688 (Standard)Lo-Lift - P/N 6236Belts: Engine to Mower Deck - P/N 6111Serpentine - P/N 610

58STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTKAWASAKI AND KOHLER AIR & OIL FILTERPART NUMBERS:Refer to engine manufacturers manual for correct serviceintervals fo

59OWNERINFORMATIONDate Purchased _________________________________Mower Model Number ____________________________Mower Serial Number _________________

6Failure to observe the following safetyinstructions could result in serious injury or death.GENERAL OPERATION:Read, understand, and follow all instr

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7GENERAL OPERATION (continued):Turn off blades when not mowing.Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.Mow only in daylight o

8SLOPE OPERATION:Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents,which can result in severe injury or death.All slopes req

9SAFETYCHILDREN:Tragic accidents can occur if the operator isnot alert to the presence of children.Children are attracted to lawn mowers and the mowin