Dixon 6000 Series manual

1998 Operator's Manual 6000 SERIES FOR W ARD MOUNT[...]

Page 2 IMPORT ANT - READ CAREFULL Y 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. The information in t[...]

Page 3 INDEX SAFETY .......................................................... P a g e s 4 - 9 W ARRANTY POLICY ..................................... Page 1 0 SPECIFICA TIONS .......................................... Page 1 1 SE A T ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS......... Page 1 2 CONTROLS .................................................... P a g e s 1 [...]

Page 4 ...read and understand this manual to prevent injuries. RIDING LA WNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERL Y OPERA TED, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander ... SAFETY BLADE CONTACT TI P-OVER BACK-OVER RUNOVER[...]

Page 5 SAFETY SYM BOLS 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. W arning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, [...]

Page 6 GENERAL OPERA TION:  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.  Be sure the[...]

Page 7 SAFETY SLOPE OPERA TION: Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it! DO Mow across the slope with your Dixon ZTR - never up or down. Remove obstacles such a[...]

Page 8 SAFETY 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.  Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. ?[...]

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 gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Never refuel the mower indoors. Never store the mower or fuel container inside a b[...]

Page 10 DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. a BLOUNT company AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK PO BOX 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000 FAX 316 251 4117 DIXON LIMITED W ARRANTY POLICY - COMMERCIAL MODELS Models 6000 & 7000 WARRANTY: Home Owner Application: This Dixon Warranty term is for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase. Commercial Applicatio[...]

Page 11 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 Cordura TM water-repellent fabric. Seat is adjustable fore and aft. MOWER DECK: 2 Decks are available.[...]

Page 12 SEA T ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 6000 Series 1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position. 2. Slide seat forward or backward. 3. Release seat slide adjuster .[...]

Page 13 CONTROLS CONTROL LOCA TIONS Ignition Key Steering Controls Parking Brake Lever Blade Clutch Switch Light Switch Engine Throttle Choke Blade Height Adjust Lever[...]

Page 14 CONTROLS P ARKING 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. TO SET P ARKING BRAKE: The hand operated parking brake is located at right hand side of mower. To engage brake, pull rearward. To release brake, move lever forward. NOTE: A lw ays set [...]

Page 15 CONTROLS T O GO FOR W ARD: From neutral position, gently push both drive levers forward. To increase speed, move levers farther forward. TO GO BACKW ARD: From neutral position, gently pull both drive levers toward you. TURNING: Turning is controlled by moving one drive lever slightly forward or rearward of the other. To turn left, move left[...]

Page 16 CONTROLS BLADE DRIVE: Located on the control panel to the operator's right. To engage blades pull switch up. To disengage blades push switch down. CIRCUIT BREAKER: Located on the control panel to the operator's right. Protection of the electrical system is by (2) 30 amp circuit breakers. If circuit breaker trips, push button to re[...]

Page 17 OPERA TION 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. During ini[...]

Page 18 OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: P ARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST : With parking brake in the ON position, start the engine. With the engine running, pull one control lever out of the neutral position. The engine should stop. Repeat for the other control lever , then repeat pulling both control levers out of neutral at[...]

Page 19 OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cold Engine 1. Push choke control lever fully forward. 2. Push throttle control lever to 1/2 setting. 3. Insert ignition key and turn to "Start" position. When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to "Run" position. 4. Once engine starts to warm up , slowly m[...]

Page 20 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: Engine has been operated. 1. Move throttle control lever to 1/4 to 1/2 setting. 2. Insert ignition key and turn to "Start" position. When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to "Run" position. 3. Move throttle control lever to wide open or maximum setting for actual operation of th[...]

Page 21 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 pages 36-37. Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the discharge chute. 1. Set engine speed control to the wide open or full setting. 2. Do Not Attempt To Cut Grass When[...]

Page 22 CARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check drive belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . every 50 hours (20 hours break-in) Check crankcase oil level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .before each use Clean grass from Hydrostat fans and cooling fans . . . . . .before each use Check air intake screen. . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Page 23 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 over heating. Battery electrol[...]

Page 24 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Stop engine, remove ignition key and spark plugs 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. A . Remove bolt, lock washer, and large flat wa[...]

Page 25 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECKING & REPLENISHING OIL IN HYDROST A TIC TRANSMISSION Please dispose of used oil at proper collection centers - protect your environment LUBRICA TION: A . Engine: Follow engine manufacturer's recommendation. B. Deck spindles: Lubricate with 3 "shots" only, every 100 hours. C. Hydrostatic transmiss[...]

Page 26 CARE AND MAINTENANCE PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT HYDROST A TIC TRANSMISSION: Before each use, check to be sure that the cooling fins of the hydrostatic transmissions are clean. Excessive accumulation of oil, dirt, or trash may cause the transmission to overheat. NEVER WASH ACROSS TOP OF RESERVOIR with water or steam. Fill reservoir as required[...]

Page 27 CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROST A T DRIVE BEL T TENSION ADJUSTMENT In normal use the hydrostat drive belt tension should be check after the first 20 hours of use for normal wear in and stretch. It may be adjusted as follows: A . Loosen the idler pulley locking nut until the idler pulley can be just moved relative to the mounting bracket. B. Ti[...]

Page 28 STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS A . To Adjust Neutral: 1 . Remove the fender skirts from each side of the machine. 2 . Block up the unit so that the Drive Wheels are off the ground. 3 . Start the engine and run at a fast idle with the Steering control levers in the "out" position. 4 . Loosen the locknuts tightened against the rod end[...]

Page 29 CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued): D. Adjusting for Straight Forward Tracking: In large open area, actuate the control handles into the full forward position. If the mower veers in either direction (left or right) some adjustment is necessary. 1. If the mower veers to the right, then the right hydrostat needs to [...]

Page 30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE TIL TING THE DECK (see diagram-p age 31) 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Raise the foot deck into vertical position and lock into place. 3. Remove the quick release pin from the anti-buck cylinder at deck end. 4. Place the deck lift handle in the lowest cutting position. 5. Lift the rear corner of deck & pivot down han[...]

Page 31 CARE AND MAINTENANCE FOOT DECK IN VERTICAL POSITION FOOT DECK LOCKING DEVICE USE THIS HANDLE TO HELP DISENGAGE DOWN HANGER ANTI-BUCK CYLINDER QUICK RELEASE PIN (anti-buck cylinder) MIDDLE HOLE ON ANTI-BUCK CYLINDER HOLDER DECK LIFT BAR DECK LIFT HANDLE CATCH QUICK RELEASE PIN (deck lift handle) DOWN HANGER IN ENGAGED POSITION LIFT CORNER OF[...]

Page 32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECKING 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 in to the upright position (see deck servicing for procedure). 2. Remove the hex head plug at the low end of the gearbox housing. (Plug closest to the drive shaft.) The fluid [...]

Page 33 LEVELING THE DECK: The deck comes from the manufacturer pre-leveled. If the deck does appear to be cutting unlevel follow this procedure. 1. Set all tire pressure to correct specifications (see page 23). 2. Place machine on a level slab of concrete. 3. Move blades by hand so all the blades are pointed in the same direction (see diagram on p[...]

Page 34 DECK SPINDLE BEL T DIAGRAM (Top View)) CARE AND MAINTENANCE BLADE TIP DISCHARGE SIDE[...]

Page 35 ST ANDARD SER VICE P ARTS LIST MODEL ZTR 6022: BLADES: H i-Lift: P/ N 60295 Lo-Lift (standard): P/N 60293 BELTS: Serpentine Belt: P/N 60194 (48") P/N 60186 (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 manufacturer[...]

Page 36 1 . ENGINE WON'T TURN OVER Mower blades engaged Drive not in neutral Blown fuse Dead battery Solenoid Ignition switch Starter 2 . ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON'T START No gas Over or under choked Spark plug not firing Carburetor maladjustment Ignition Switch 3 . HARD TO START ENGINE Fuel line clogged Faulty fuel pump Spark plug wi[...]

Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Consult dealer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Readjust carburetor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------[...]

Page 38 NOTES[...]

Page 39 DATE PURCHASED MOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASED FROM OWNER INFORMA TION DATE OIL CHANGED: DATE ENGINE TUNED: Address Name DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. A BLOUNT International Inc. Co. PO BOX 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000 FAX 316 251 4117[...]

Page 40 Dixon ® and ZTR ® are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc. The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. W ARNING: DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. A BLOUNT International Inc. Co. PO BOX 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000 6000 S[...]