Dixon 8000G Series User Manual

ZTR®2003 OPERATORS MANUAL8000G SERIES

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

12DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.a BLOUNT companyAirport Industrial ParkP.O. Box 1569Coffeyville, Ks 67337- 0945620-251-2000Fax 620-251-4117DIXON LIMITED WARRA

13SPECIFICATIONS8000 Series (Gas Version)CHASSIS: 11 GA - rectangular tube, 7 GA reinforcementSEAT: Designed for operator comfort with padded back &am

14CONTROLSCONTROL LEVERSNote: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutral position andswing them outward.TO GO FORWARD:•From neutral positi

15PARKING BRAKE:A parking brake is located to the left of the seat.The engine will kill if control levers are not in the outboard positionwhen the par

16SEAT:Fore & Aft: Move lever, slide seat fore & aft to desiredposition, release.Seat Damper: A shock is located on the left side ofthe seat

17CONTROLSMOWER BLADE SWITCH:To engage blades: pull up on switchTo disengage blades: push downIGNITION SWITCH:Turn to start position to crank engin

18CONTROLS

19OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSThe safe and successful operation of the Model ZTR 8000 Serieswill depend upon the operator having the correct knowledge of al

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

20OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:Do not operate mower if safety switches are not operating properly.Your Zero Turning Radiu

21INTERLOCK SWITCH TESTNote: Operator must be seated in normal operating position toperform these tests.1. With engine off, turn mower blade on and at

22OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS:1. Operator must be seated in normal operating position.2. Set parking brake.3. Move control levers to o

23OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING INSTRUCTIONS:CAUTION Be sure that deflector is properlyinstalled on the discharge chute.1. Start engine and set throttl

24OPERATION 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

25OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTO LIFT SEAT:To lift the seat, move the control levers to the neutralOUT position. Unhook the seat damper by rotatingthe cl

26OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTO FREE WHEEL MACHINE(UNLOCK TRANSMISSION):Always turn off engine before engaging or disengaging the hydrorelease (free wheel)

27CARE AND MAINTENANCECAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONBefBefBefBefBefore perfore perfore perfore perfore perforororororming anming anming anming an

28CARE AND MAINTENANCEENGINE:For complete maintenance and operating information of theengine, please refer to the maintenance instructions furnishedby

29MOWER BLADES:Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours ofoperation. To sharpen blades, proceed as follows.1. Remove bolt and flat washer

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

30CARE AND MAINTENANCELUBRICATION:1. Engine: Follow engine manufacturers recommendation.2. Deck spindles: Lubricate with 3 shots only, every 100

31CARE AND MAINTENANCECHECKING & REPLENISHING OIL IN HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION:Dirt or water in oil can ruin thehydrostatic transmissions.Check

32CARE AND MAINTENANCE1. Loosen the locking screw on the topknob of the brake engaging handle.2. Rotate it clockwise to increase andcounter-clockwise

331. Loosen the 1/2 retaining nut underneath theheadlight and slide the headlight forward out ofthe fuel tank.2. Loosen the 1/2 nut on the U shap

34CARE AND MAINTENANCEHYDROSTATIC PUMPS:Before each use, check to be sure that the cooling fins ofthe hydrostatic pumps are clean. Excessive accumula

35STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS:To adjust neutral:1. Lift seat (see instructions on Page 25).2. Block up the unit so that the drive wheels are offthe g

36STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (continued):CARE AND MAINTENANCETo adjust steering control levers:1. Loosen the front and rear bolts retaining thebello

37To adjust In position of the steering controls1. Move the levers inboard to the operating position.2. Adjust the steering lever stops until the st

38CARE AND MAINTENANCELEVELING THE DECK:1. Set the tire pressure on all four tires.2. Front casters must be rotated in the direction offorward travel.

39STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTMODEL ZTR 8025:Blades (60) standard: P/N 12421low lift: P/N 12451Gator: P/N 12508Blades (72) standard: P/N 12339low lif

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

401. ENGINE WONT TURN OVERMower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -disengage bladesDrive not in n

41TROUBLESHOOTING6. ENGINE OVERHEATEDAir intake screen or fins clogged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - clean intake screen and finsFuel mixture too l

42NOTES

43OWNERINFORMATIONDate Purchased _________________________________Mower Model Number ____________________________Mower Serial Number _________________

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

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

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