Dixon ZTR 8025 manuale d’uso

8000 SERIES ZTR® MOWERS Operator's Manual[...]

2 IMPOR T ANT - READ CAREFULL Y The Dixon ® ZTR ® M ower is both easy and fun to operate. H owev er , any po wer mower must be operated properly to be safe. I t is not a toy or a r ecr eational vehicle. Before y ou start to use the mower , r ead the operator's manual carefully and become completely familiar with the controls. The information[...]

3 INDEX 8000 Series Part No. 13092-0700 SAFETY ............................................ Pages 4- 9 WARRANTY POLICY .......................... Page 1 0 SPECIFICATIONS ............................. Page 1 1 SEAT ADJUSTMENT ........................... Page 1 2 CONTROLS ....................................... Pages 13-16 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ....[...]

4 SAFETY RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPER- ATED, 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.[...]

5 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 av oided, will result in death or serious injury . Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not av oid[...]

6 SAFETY This cutting mower is capable of amputating hands & feet, and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERA TION: • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the mower before starting. • Only allow r esponsible adults, who are f[...]

7 SL OPE OPERA TION: Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can r esult in sever e injur y 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 as rocks,[...]

8 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 watch- ful care of another responsible adult. • Be aler[...]

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 buildi[...]

10 DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. a BLOUNT company AIRPOR T INDUSTRIAL P ARK PO BO X 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000 F AX 316 251 4117 DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - COMMERCIAL MODELS 8000 Series W ARRANTY : H ome Owner A pplication: This Dixon W arranty term is for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase. Commercial Application: Dix[...]

11 Specifications go here CHASSIS: 11 GA - rectangular tube BODY: Folded sheet metal. SEAT: Designed for operator comfort with padded back and arm rests. Seat is adjustable fore and aft. MOWER DECK: 2 Decks are available. Both decks are made of 10 GA fabricated welded construction with 7 -" GA reinforcement plate. 3 blades combine for either a[...]

12 SEA T ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 8000 S eries M odels FORE & AFT ADJUSTMENT 1. G rasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position. 2. S lide seat forward or backwar d. 3. Release seat slide adjuster . SEA T BACK ADJUSTMENT 1 . Rotate knob clockwise to recline. 2 . Rotate knob counter-clockwise to raise.[...]

13 CONTROLS SHOW HOW T O REMOVE BOOT & RAISE AND LOWER & ROT A TE CONTROL HANDLES ADD INFO ON HEADLIGHT POSITION ON ST ART SWITCH[...]

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. . T O SET P ARKING BRAKE: The hand operated parking brake is located at left hand side of mower . T o engage brake, pull upward. T o release brake, move lever do wnward. NO T E: Always set [...]

15 CONTROLS SHOW HOW T O REMOVE BOOT & RAISE AND LOWER AND ROTTTE CONTROL HANDLES. ADD[...]

16 BLADE DRIVE: Located on control panel, on operator's right. To engage blades: Pull up on the switch. To disengage blades: Push down. MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER: Located to the right and front of operator. Controls the cutting height. Eleven positions of adjustment. NOTE: Always use high position for transport. CONTROLS[...]

17 OPERA TION 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. Durin[...]

18 OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: Do not operate mower if safety switches ar e not operating properly . Y our Zero T urning Radius Mower is equipped with switches interlocked for your safety . 1. The mower blades must be disengaged before the engine will start. 2. The steering control levers must be in neutral "OU[...]

19 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ST AR TING INSTRUCTIONS: Cold Engine 1. Push throttle control lever to 1/2 setting. 2. Push choke control lever forward. 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 push choke[...]

20 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 . K ey will return to "Run" position. 3. Move throttle control lever to wide open or maximum setting for ac[...]

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 beginning on page 35. 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 Wh[...]

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 ea[...]

23 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE: For complete maintenance and operating information of the engine, please refer to the maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufaturer and included in your Z ero T urn Radius Mower information packet. Note : Air intake screen must be kept clean. If plugged, engine may be seriously damaged by over heating.[...]

24 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Stop engine, remove ignition key and spark plugs for safety . W ear heavy , thick gloves when holding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharp edge of the blade. CAUTION MOWER BLADES : Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. T o sharpen blades, proceed as follows. ?? A. R emove bolt, lock w asher , and c[...]

25 CARE AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION: A. Engine: Follow engine manufacturer's recommendation. B. Deck spindles: Lubricate with 3 "shots" only , every 100 hours. C. Hydrostatic transmission and filter (follow instructions listed below). Dirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions. Check the oil level in hydrostatic tran[...]

26 CARE AND MAINTENANCE PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT W ith 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. T ighten the castle nut with the feeler gauge inserted until the gauge fits snugly between the disc and puck. The gap should not be so tigh[...]

27 HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT PRO- CEDURE: (The hydrostatic drive is equipped with a manual belt take-up). A. Remove the 3/8" locknut, washers, and rubber spacer from the rear of t he assembly . B. Allow the idler arm/pulley to swing forward towards the fornt of the mower . Remov e old belt if required. Replace with new belt. C. With the[...]

28 CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS new instructions & graphics. A. T o 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. Loos[...]

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 be sp[...]

30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE LEVELING THE DECK A. Set the tire pressure on all four tires. B. Move the tractor to a hard, level surface (i.e. concrete or blacktop). Place a 2x4 board under all four corners of the deck shell, just inside of the anti-scalping wheels. Lower the deck down onto the boards. The deck must rest on the boards, not the anti-scalp[...]

31 CARE AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECK FOR SERVICING new instructions & graphics. RAISING THE DECK: A. Remove cut height adjustment pin and completely lower the cut height adjustment lever . R e-insert the cut height adjustment pin into the 3-1/2" cut height position (this will lock the cut height adjustment le[...]

32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER SHOWN IN OPERA TION POSITION Cut Height Adjustment Lever Locking Pin Deck Latch Foot Deck Center Deck Spindle Deck Lift Bolt Front Caster Wheels positioned out of the way Rear Deck Mounting Latch Rear Corner Cut Height Adjustment Pin Engine to Deck Drive Belt Hoist Deck Latch in locked position Foot Deck in up position[...]

33 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST MODEL ZTR 8025: BLADES: 60": P/N 72": P/N BEL TS: Engine T o Mower Deck: P/N Serpentine Belt: P/N Engine T o Hydro: P/N Hydrostatic T ransmission Filter: P/N KOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS: Refer to engine manufacturers manual for recommendations regarding fre- quency of service required for engine o[...]

34 TROUBLESHOOTING ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------disengage blades ----------------------------------------------------------------move steering control levers to neutral "OUT " position -------------------------------------------------------------------------------[...]

35 TROUBLESHOOTING ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------Consult dealer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------Readjust carburetor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------[...]

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38 DATE PURCHASED MOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASED FROM O WNER INFORMA TION DATE OIL CHANGED: DATE ENGINE TUNED: Ad- dress Name DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. A BL OUNT I nter national Inc. Co . PO BO X 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000 F AX 316 251 4117[...]

39 DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. A BLOUNT International Inc. Co. PO BOX 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro- ductive harm. Dixon ® and ZTR ® are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc. WARNING 8000 Series[...]