Safety Instructions&Operator’s ManualBLACK BEAR™ZTR®
WARNING10Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.Use extreme caution when operating the mowe
WARNING11SLOPE OPERATION (continued):DO NOTDo not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turnslowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Rapid
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.BLACK BEAR™CHASSIS: 11
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 positi
2IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLYThe Dixon® ZTR® mower is both easy andfun to operate. However, any power mowermust be operated properly to be safe. It
CONTROLS20PARKING BRAKE:The parking brake is designed to holdthe mower from moving and is notintended for use in stopping the mowerwhile it is
CONTROLS21MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER:•Located to the right and front of the operator.•Controls the cutting height.•17 positions of adjustment•De
CONTROLS22BLADE DRIVE:•Located on the control panel, on operator’sright.•To engage the mower blade, pull up on theswitch.•To disengage mower blade, p
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS23The safe and successful operation of the BLACKBEAR™ will depend upon the operator having thecorrect knowledge of all control
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS24CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions mayresult in personal injury.STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:1. Parking brake must be on,
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS25PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST:a) Swing control levers to outward positionb) Disengage blade drive switchc) Put parking brake in OF
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS26TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST:a) Put parking brake in ON position.b) Swing control levers to out
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS27MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT:Mulching or recycling the grass clippings requires atotally different mowing approach than
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS28MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT(continued):7. Keep the underside of the mower deck clean.Remove all grass and dirt build-u
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS29MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHERATTACHMENT:In order to achieve optimum performance whenmowing with a grass catching attachment, ple
3TABLE OF CONTENTSPageSAFETY & WARNING...4-15WARRANTY...16SP
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS30MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHERATTACHMENT (continued):7. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cuttingseason. Some grass catching
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS31SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS:In order to achieve optimum performance when sidedischarging the grass clippings, please read
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS32GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS:Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet.If the grass is tall, place the mower deck c
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS33TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS:Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavy coulddamage the drive or cause th
CARE AND MAINTENANCE34WARNINGFailure to observe the following instructions may result in personal injury.Before performing any maintenance, turn off e
CARE AND MAINTENANCE35CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition keyfor safety. Wear heavy, thick gloveswhen holding onto cut
CARE AND MAINTENANCE36ENGINE:For complete maintenance and operating information ofthe engine, please refer to the maintenance instructionsfurnished by
CARE AND MAINTENANCE37TIRES:Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operationof the mower. Check tire pressure periodically. Inflatetires t
CARE AND MAINTENANCE38BELTS:Check belts every 50 hours. Replace any belts found tobe in poor condition.BELT TENSION:Engine to Mower Deck Belt: P/N 1
CARE AND MAINTENANCE39CAUTIONHOT oil may cause burns. Allowengine to cool before draining oil.Hex Head ValveStemCHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:1. The “Dapco
SAFETY4Blade ContactTip OverRun OverBack Over RIDING LAWN MOWERS,IF IMPROPERLY OPERATEDCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHPictured below ar
CARE AND MAINTENANCE40HOT oil may cause burns. Allowengine to cool before draining oil.OIL FILL:1. Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis.2.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE41HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID &FILTER SERVICE:Dirt or water in fluid can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions.SERVICE IN
CARE AND MAINTENANCE42HYDROSTAT OIL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE:Check the oil level in hydrostatic transmisison oil reservoirafter every 25 hours of usag
CARE AND MAINTENANCE43NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT1. Lift seat.2. Block up the unit so that the drive wheels are off theground. Remove rear tires.3. Loosen ja
CARE AND MAINTENANCE44MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE:There are a total of (4) slots which will control the attitudeor pitch of the mower deck. Deck
CARE AND MAINTENANCE45MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE(continued):D. Turn both outer blades to align with the deck in front-to-rear manner. Reposition r
CARE AND MAINTENANCE46ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:Keep all connections clean and tight.CLEANING THE MOWER:Wash mower periodically. Clean above and belowdeck.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE47MOWER DECK REMOVAL:1. Remove mower deck drive belt from clutch. To relievebelt tension, loosen nut on tensioner eyebolt.2. Mo
481. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVERMower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - disengage bladesParking brake not on- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
49TROUBLESHOOTING6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDDrive belt broken or slipping- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - replace drive beltTransmissio
SAFETY5 Safety Alert SymbolWhen you see this symbol, BE ALERTto the potential for injury.Follow the recommended safety precautions andsafe op
50ENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERSRefer to Engine Operator’s Manual for correctservice intervals for engine oil changes and air filtermaintenance.Protect yo
OWNER’S INFORMATIONDate of PurchaseMower Model NumberMower Serial NumberPurchased FromNameAddress DATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNEDDixo
Dixon® and ZTR® are registered trademarks ofDixon Industries, Inc.DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.P.O. Box 1569Coffeyville, Ks 67337-0945620-251-2000BLACK BEAR
WARNING6Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in serious injury or death.GENERAL OPERATION:Read, understand, and follow al
WARNING7GENERAL OPERATION (continued):Never leave a running mower unattended. Always turn offblades, set parking brake, stop engine and remove keyb
WARNING8Never dismount mower without applying parking brake orstopping 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 slo
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