Dixon ZTR 501 Specifications

Page 7 SEAT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Assemble seat as shown in picture. Do not fully tighten the bolts which secure left and right arm rest bracke

Page 8 UPPER CONTROL LEVER INSTALLATION 1. Raise rear body cover to fully open position. 2. Insert left upper control lever on swivel plate. 3. Ins

MOWER DECK INSTALLATION Page 9 1. To remove front body from chassis, disconnect

Page 10 MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE Leveling Principals: A. There are a total of (4) threaded adjusters which will control the attitude or pitch of

FINAL PREPARATION 1. Remove battery from chassis. 2. Fill each cell with electrolyte (acid) to ring at bottom of fill cap. 3. Allow battery to sit

Page 12 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the Model (501) will depend upon the operator having the correct knowledge of all

Page 13 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER: Control's engine speed. (Engine should be operated at full throttle w

Page 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 501 This portion of the Model 501 owners manual deals with normal service items which can be performed by the own

Page 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 501 MOWER DECK SERVICE: CUTTER BLADE REMOVAL - BELT TENSION. "CAUTION" The removal of the cutter bla

Page 16 CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 501 DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS: Hydrostat Chains - Belts - Cable - Controls Refer to the diagrams on the followi

INDEX 1. SAFETY Pages 1 - 3 2. WARRANTY POLICY Page 4 3. SPECIFICATIONS Page 5 4. SET UP AND SERVICE Pages 6 - 11 5. OPERATION INSTRUCTI

(1) HYDROSTAT MOUNTING BOLTS (2) THREADED ADJUSTERS TO TENSION CHAINS Page 17

(1) ADJUSTMENT POINTS FOR T-BOX BELT TENSION Page 18

(1) Forward lever stop adjustment Page 19

CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 501 LUBRICATION: CHASSIS AND MOWER DECK: Number of grease zerks used (3) LOCATIONS: (1) each front wheel caster SERVICE

Page 21 CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 501 CLEANING THE MOWER: A clean machine 1s a source of pride to the owner. However, cleaning by use of high p

Page 22 TROUBLE SHOOTING MOWER CUT QUALITY: There are many variables that can effect the cut quality of any multi blade mower. Type and conditi

SITUATION Mower pulls to one side or the other CAUSES Drive adjustment REMEDY Adjust per operators manual Consult your dealer for repair Lo

Starter will not turn engine over Inspect and replace fuse If fuse continues to burn consult your dealer for repair Battery dischar

Illustration – Mower Deck Assembly 50” (Model 501)

Illustration — Body Assembly (Model 501)

IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY The Dixon ZTR Mower is both easy and fun to operate. However, any power mower must be operated properly to be safe. It is n

Illustration – Transmission Assembly (Model 501)

Illustration —Chassis Assembly (Model 501)

ZTR 501 - PARTS LIST PART# DESCRIPTION 1657 Spring - Belt Idler 1668 Drive Pulley 1675 Clutch Anchor 1682 L-Rod 1701 Wheel/Deck Hub Bearing

ZTR 501 - PARTS LIST PART# DESCRIPTION 3645 Fuel Line 18" 3646 Fuel Line 20" 3649 Fuel Line Clamp 3653 Floor Pad Left Front 3654 F

ZTR 501 - PASTS LIST PART# DESCRIPTION 5595 Hose 5/8" x 14" 6011 Mower

Page 1 SAFETY RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY-OPERATED. CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. The following examples are the most, common causes of I

SAFETY Page 2 SAFETY REMINDERS: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 1. Wear appropriate, safe clothing when mow

Page 3 SAFETY REMINDERS: (continued) 16. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment. A. Use only approved drawbar hitch points. B. L

WARRANTY POLICY Page 4 Warranty Policy: Each new Model 501 is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use an

Page 5 SPECIFICATIONS Chassis: 11 GA - rectangular tube. Body: Two piece - made of DR acrylic reinforced with fiberglass, color fast, s

Page 6 SET UP AND SERVICE 1. Seat assembly instructions. 2. Upper control lever installation. 3. Mower deck installation. 4. Deck leveling proced