Dixon Kodiak 52 User Manual

KODIAK® ZTR®Operator’s manualKODIAK 52, 21 KAW/968999576,KODIAK 52, HONDA/968999577,KODIAK 52, 20 KOH/968999578,KODIAK 52, 25 KOH/968999579,KODIAK 60,

WARNING10Keep all movement on the slopes slow andgradual. Do not make sudden changes in speedor direction.Use extreme caution when operating the mowe

WARNING11SLOPE OPERATION (continued):DO NOTDo not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then,turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Rapiduph

WARNING12FIRE HAZARDS:Use extra care when handling gasoline and otherfuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.Store all fuel in approved con

WARNING13FIRE HAZARDS (continued):To prevent fire or explosion, keep sparks and open flamesaway from battery.Keep electrical connections clean and tig

WARNING14CHILDREN:Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is notalert to the presence of children.Children are attracted to lawn mowers and themow

WARNING15SERVICE:Never run a mower inside a closed area or without properventilation.Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially blade attachmentbolts, and

16DIXON® ZTR® PRO SERIES COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICYBlack BearTM, Kodiak®, Mountain Kodiak®, Kodiak® Diesel, Grizzly™ & SilverTip™ Mowe

SPECIFICATIONS17SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICEAdditional information may be provided elsewhere in this manual.KODIAK®CHASSIS: 11 GA -

18SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move itinto adjustment position.2. Slide seat forward or backward.3. Release seat slide

CONTROLS19CONTROL LEVERSNote: For access to the seat, move control levers to neutralposition and swing them outward.TO GO FORWARD•From neutral positio

2IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLYThe Dixon® ZTR® mower is both easy andfun to operate. However, any power mowermust be operated properly to be safe. It is

CONTROLS20 CAUTIONMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER:•Located to the right and front of the operator.•Controls the cutting height.•Fifteen positions of

CONTROLS21BLADE DRIVE:•Located on the control panel, on operator’s right.•To engage the mower blade, pull up on the switch.•To disengage mower blade,

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS22The safe and successful operation of the KODIAK™will depend upon the operator having the correctknowledge of all controls used

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS23CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions mayresult in personal injury.STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:1. Parking brake must be on, c

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS24PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST:a) Swing control levers to outward positionb) Disengage blade drive switchc) Put parking brake in OF

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS25TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST:a) Put parking brake in ON position.b) Swing control levers to out

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS26MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT:Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires atotally different mowing approach than w

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS27MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT(continued):7. Keep the underside of the mower deck clean.Remove all grass and dirt build-up

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS28MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHERATTACHMENT:In order to achieve optimum performance whenmowing with a grass catching attachment, ple

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS29MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHERATTACHMENT (continued):7. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cuttingseason. Some grass catching

3TABLE OF CONTENTS PageSAFETY & WARNING...4-15WARRANTY...16S

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS30SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS:In order to achieve optimum performance when sidedischarging the grass clippings, please read

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS31GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS:Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet.If the grass is tall, place the mower deck c

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS32TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS:Towing a trailer or other attachment is not recommended.TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE (Unlock Tr

CARE AND MAINTENANCE33WARNINGFailure to observe the following instructions may result in personal injury.Before performing any maintenance, turn off e

CARE AND MAINTENANCE34CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition keyfor safety. Wear heavy, thick gloveswhen holding onto cutte

CARE AND MAINTENANCE35ENGINE:For complete maintenance and operating information ofthe engine, please refer to the maintenance instructionsfurnished by

CARE AND MAINTENANCE36TIRES:Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operationof the mower. Check tire pressure periodically. Inflatetires t

CARE AND MAINTENANCE37BELTS:Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to bein poor condition.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE38CAUTIONHOT oil may cause burns. Allowengine to cool before draining oil.Hex Head ValveStemCHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:1. The oil dr

CARE AND MAINTENANCE39HOT oil may cause burns. Allowengine to cool before draining oil.OIL FILL:1. Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis.2. R

SAFETY4Blade ContactTip OverRun OverBack Over RIDING LAWN MOWERS,IF IMPROPERLY OPERATEDCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHPictured below are

CARE AND MAINTENANCE40HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID &FILTER SERVICE:Dirt or water in fluid can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions.SERVICE INTERVA

CARE AND MAINTENANCE41HYDROSTAT FLUID MAINTENANCEPROCEDURE:Check the fluid level in hydrostatic transmission fluidreservoir after every 25 hours of us

CARE AND MAINTENANCE42NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT1. Lift seat.2. Block up the unit so that the drive wheels are off theground.3. Loosen ball joint jam nuts on

CARE AND MAINTENANCE43ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:Keep all connections clean and tight.CLEANING THE MOWER:Wash mower periodically. Clean above and belowdeck.H

CARE AND MAINTENANCE44MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE:Before performing any service or adjustment check list:1. Engage parking brake.2. Place blade-swit

CARE AND MAINTENANCE45MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE(continued):6. Check rear blade measurement, should be 4 1/4” fromground, if not turn locknut on to

461. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVERMower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - disengage bladesParking brake not on- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

47TROUBLESHOOTING6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDDrive belt broken or slipping- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - replace drive beltTransmissio

48ENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERSRefer to Engine Operator’s Manual for correct service intervalsfor engine oil changes and air filter maintenance.Protect y

OWNER’S INFORMATIONDate of PurchaseMower Model NumberMower Serial NumberPurchased FromNameAddress DATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNEDDixo

SAFETY5 Safety Alert SymbolWhen you see this symbol, BE ALERTto the potential for injury.Follow the recommended safety precautions andsafe op

Dixon® and ZTR® are registered trademarks of DixonDIXON401 N. Commerce St..Beatrice, NE 68310 KODIAK®Part No. 114518Rir - 11/07/06The engine exhaust

WARNING6Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in serious injury or death.GENERAL OPERATION:Read, understand, and follow all

WARNING7GENERAL OPERATION (continued):Never leave a running mower unattended. Always turn offblades, set parking brake, stop engine and remove keybe

WARNING8Never dismount mower without applying parking brakeor stopping engine.Protect your eyes. Always wear safety goggles or safetyglasses with side

WARNING9SLOPE OPERATION:Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-controland tip-over accidents, which can result insevere injury or death.All slop