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  • Page 1

    1 Page 7000 SERIES ZTR ® MOWERS Operator's Manual 2001[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Page IMPOR T ANT - READ CAREFULL Y The Dixon ® ZTR ® M o wer is both easy and fun to operate. How ever , any pow er mower must be operated pr operly to be safe. It is not a to y or a recr eational vehicle. Befor e you start to use the mower , read the operator's manual car efully and become completely familiar with the controls. The inform[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Page INDEX SAFETY .................................................................. P ages 4-9 W ARRANTY POLICY ............................................ P age 10 SPECIFICA TIONS ................................................. P age 11 SEA T ADJUSTMENT ............................................ P age 12 CONTR OLS .........................[...]

  • Page 4

    Page 4 ...read and understand this manual to pr event injuries. RIDING L A WNMO WERS, IF IMPROP ERL Y OPERA TED, CAN CA USE SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH The most common causes of injur y to the operator or bystander ... SAFETY BLADE CONTACT TIP-OVER BACK-OVER RUN-OVER[...]

  • Page 5

    Page 5 S afety Aler t Symbol When you see this symbol, BE ALER T to the potential for injur y . F ollow r ecommended safety precautions and safe operating practices. D anger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. W ar ning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not a[...]

  • Page 6

    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

    Page 7 SAFETY SL OPE OPERA TION: Slopes ar e a major factor r elated to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can r esult in severe injur y or death. A ll slopes r equire extra caution. I f you cannot back up the slope or if y ou feel uneasy on it, do not mow it! DO Mow across the slope with your Dixon ZTR - never up or down. Remove obstacl[...]

  • Page 8

    Page 8 SAFETY T ragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aler t to the presence of childr en. Children ar e attracted to lawn mow ers and the mowing activity . NEVER assume childr en will stay where they wer e last seen. Be alert to avoid accidents. • Keep childr en out of the mowing ar ea and under the watchful care of another r esponsib[...]

  • Page 9

    Page 9 SAFETY SER VICE: • 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 [...]

  • Page 10

    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 WARRANTY 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 Application[...]

  • Page 11

    Page 11 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 52" or 60" cut [...]

  • Page 12

    Page 12 SEA T ADJUSTMENT INSTR UCTIONS M odel 7025 1. G rasp seat slide adjuster and mov e it into adjustment position. 2. S lide seat for war d or backward. 3. Release seat slide adjuster . Seat Slide Adjuster[...]

  • Page 13

    Page 13 CONTROLS Steering Control Levers Blade Clutch Switch Choke Ignition Key Throttle Cut Height Adjustment Lever Cut Height Stop Pin Parking Brake Lever[...]

  • Page 14

    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. . T O SET P ARKING BRAKE: The hand operated parking brake is located at left hand side of mower. To engage brake, pull upward. To release brake, move lever downward. NOTE: Always set p[...]

  • Page 15

    Page 15 CONTROLS TO GO FORWARD: From neutral position, gently push both drive levers forward. To increase speed, move levers farther forward. TO GO BACKWARD: 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 lev[...]

  • Page 16

    Page 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. Seven positions of adjustment. Lift lever and place stop pin in hole corresponding to the desired[...]

  • Page 17

    Page 17 OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the Model ZTR 7000 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 18

    Page 18 TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS: Do not operate mower if safety switches are not operating properly. Your Zero Turning 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 "OUT" position before [...]

  • Page 19

    19 Page OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cold Engine 1. Pull choke control lever up. 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 push choke c[...]

  • Page 20

    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

    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 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 Gras[...]

  • Page 22

    Page 22 OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS T O FREE WHEEL MACHINE: UNLOCK TRANSMISSION The transmission release levers are located on each side of the mower behind the rear drive axles and below the engine mounting plate. Lift the levers slightly , push them forward and then down to release the transmission for free wheeling. T o engage the transmissions lif [...]

  • Page 23

    Page 23 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . befo[...]

  • Page 24

    Page 24 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 Zero Turn Radius Mower information packet. Note : Air intake screen must be kept clean. If plugged, engine may be seriously damaged by over heati[...]

  • Page 25

    Page 25 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 cup washer mou[...]

  • Page 26

    Page 26 CARE AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION: A. Engine: Follow engine manufacturer's recommendation. B. Deck spindles: Lubriacte 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[...]

  • Page 27

    Page 27 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. The gap should not be so t[...]

  • Page 28

    Page 28 CARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROST A T DRIVE BEL T REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE: (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 the assembly. B. Allow the idler arm/pulley to swing forward towards the fornt of the mower. Remove old belt if required. Replace wit[...]

  • Page 29

    Page 29 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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 aga[...]

  • Page 30

    Page 30 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 31

    Page 31 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-[...]

  • Page 32

    Page 32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECK FOR SERVICING RAISING THE DECK: A. Remove cut height adjustment pin and completely lower the cut height adjustment lever. Re-insert the cut height adjustment pin into the 3-1/2" cut height position (this will lock the cut height adjustment lever into the lowest position. [...]

  • Page 33

    Page 33 CARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER SHOWN IN OPERATION 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 posi[...]

  • Page 34

    Page 34 ST ANDARD SER VICE P ARTS LIST MODEL ZTR 7025: BLADES: 52" Hi-Lift: P/N 60532 60" Hi-Lift: P/N 60295 60" Lo-Lift: P/N 60293 BELTS: Engine To Mower Deck: P/N 60497 Serpentine Belt: P/N60492(52") P/N 60494 (60") Engine To Hydro: P/N 61593 Hydrostatic Transmission Filter: P/N 7252 KOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS[...]

  • Page 35

    Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------disengage blades ----------------------------------------------------------------move steering control levers to neutral "OUT " position ---------------------------------------------------------------------------[...]

  • Page 36

    Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Consult dealer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Readjust carburetor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------[...]

  • Page 37

    Page 37 NOTES[...]

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    Page 38 NOTES[...]

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    Page 39 DATE PURCHASED MOWER MODEL NUMBER MOWER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASED FROM O WNER 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

    Page 40 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 ® and ZTR ® are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc. DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC. a BLOUNT International Inc. Co. PO Box 1569 Coffeyville, Ks 67337 0945 316-251-2000 7000 [...]