Dixon 2003 ZTR 3303, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...3000 SERIES ZTR 2003 OPERATOR S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...not a toy or a recreational vehicle Before you start to use the mower read the operator s manual carefully and become completely familiar with the controls The information contained in this manual applies to all Dixon ZTR 3000 Series Mowers Your Dixon dealer will gladly answer any questions See your dealer for warranty service parts and repairs ...

Page 3: ...1 Warranty Policy 12 Specifications 13 15 Seat Adjustment Instructions 16 Controls 17 19 Operation Instructions 20 29 Care Maintenance 30 39 Troubleshooting 40 41 Standard Service Parts List 42 3000 Series Part No 13631 0702 ...

Page 4: ...S IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander read and understand this manual to prevent injuries BLADE CONTACT TIP OVER RUN OVER BACK OVER SAFETY ...

Page 5: ...us injury WARNING highlighted in orange indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION highlighted in yellow indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices ...

Page 6: ...ed up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop mower if anyone enters the area NEVER carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the deflect...

Page 7: ...wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights an...

Page 8: ...her attach ments These can change the stability of the mower Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly down the slope If front wheels lift off the ground pull the levers back to stabilize the mower DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary...

Page 9: ... children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area Before and during backing look BEHIND and DOWN for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seri ously injured or interfere with safe mower operation Never allow children to operate the mower Use extra care when approaching blind corne...

Page 10: ...nt fire and explosion caused by static electricity Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling When practical remove fuel powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable conta...

Page 11: ...starting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running unless otherwise specified Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components Replace with original equipment parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when ser...

Page 12: ...ms are not covered by this warranty policy a Pick up and delivery charges for transportation of mower to and from an Authorized Dixon Dealer s place of business b Routine maintenance or adjustments including transaxle adjustments c Belts Blades Chains Sprockets d Engines All engines used on Dixon ZTR mowers are warranted by each individual engine manufacturer e Any costs or expense of providing su...

Page 13: ...tion mechanical drive ENGINE 11 HP Briggs Stratton Intek 4 Cycle Single Cylinder Overhead Valve Air Cooled Gasoline Vertical Shaft Cast Iron Cylinder AVS Anti Vibration System STARTING SYSTEM Electric by key switch operation with safety interlocks on parking brake and blade drive TIRES Front 11 x 4 00 5 ribbed tread Rear 16 x 6 50 8 Turf Trac R S tread RECOMMENDED Front 16 21 PSI TIRE PRESSURE Rea...

Page 14: ...echanical drive ENGINE 13 5 HP Briggs Stratton Intek 4 Cycle Single Cylinder Overhead Valve Air Cooled Gasoline Vertical Shaft Cast Iron Cylinder AVS Anti Vibration System Pressure Lube Filter STARTINGSYSTEM Electricbykeyswitchoperationwithsafetyinterlockson parking brake and blade drive TIRES Front 11 X 4 00 5 ribbed tread Rear 16 X 6 50 8 Turf Trac R S tread RECOMMENDED Front 16 21 PSI TIREPRESS...

Page 15: ...ENGINE 14 5HPBriggs Stratton Intek 4 Cycle SingleCylinder Overhead Valve Air Cooled Gasoline Vertical Shaft CastIronCylinder AVS AntiVibrationSystem Pressure Lube Filter STARTINGSYSTEM Electricbykeyswitchoperationwithsafetyinterlockson parking brake and blade drive TIRES Front 11 X 4 00 5 ribbed tread Rear 18 X 8 50 8 Multi Trac tread RECOMMENDED Front 16 21 PSI TIREPRESSURE Rear 8 14 PSI CAPACITI...

Page 16: ...3304 3363 1 Raise and push seat assembly forward 2 Loosen five nuts and slide seat forward or backward to desired position 3 Re tighten nuts DO NOT operate mower without seat adjustments properly tightened 4 Push seat assembly back to closed position ...

Page 17: ...rs toward you TURNING Turning is controlled by moving one control lever slightly forward or rearward of the other To turn left move left lever rearward of the right lever To turn right move right lever rearward of the left lever To turn on mower s own axis zero turning radius stop and move one lever to reverse position and the other to forward position BRAKING To brake mower move both levers in di...

Page 18: ...hold the mower from moving and is not intended for use in stopping the mower while it is in motion Engage parking brake before starting engine TO SET PARKING BRAKE The hand operated parking brake is located on the right end of the mower To engage brake pull lever up to the rear To release brake move lever forward down NOTE Always set parking brake before dismounting Release parking brake before mo...

Page 19: ...eaker If circuit breaker trips push button to reset If this condition repeats consult dealer for inspection and repair THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER Located on control panel to operator s right Throttle control for engine speed Choke for engine starting Throttle control should be set to MAXIMUM or wide open setting to ensure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed while mowi...

Page 20: ...rrain to be mowed NEVER allow anyone to operate the mower without complete knowledge of all controls and their functions During initial operation learning to drive set throttle at slow speed Sound judgement by the operator will prevent accidents TOWING Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavy could damage the drive or cause the mower to become unstable Limit loads to 250 pounds or le...

Page 21: ...nstructions on your mower and in the manual 2 Read engine manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions 3 Check engine oil 4 Check fuel cap to be sure it is in place 5 Be sure parking brake is on 6 Mower blade drive is off 7 Know how to stop engine Turn key to off position ...

Page 22: ...ition key Key will return to run position 4 Move throttle from choke to desired speed position 5 Release parking brake 6 Operate the mower per the CONTROL instructions on Page 17 CAUTION Do not operate the engine in an enclosed area due to the harmful exhaust gas produced Note When mowing blade s engaged throttle control must be set to the MAXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate cooling of...

Page 23: ...TEMPT TO START BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST a Place parking brake in ON position b Engage blade drive switch c Turn ignition switch to START ENGINE SHOULD NOT TURN OVER OR ATTEMPT TO START SEAT SWITCH TEST a In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders start the engine b Engage blade drive switch c Raise slightly off seat ENGINE SHOULD STOP If any safety check fails Do not operate the mower until the system has...

Page 24: ...d control to the wide open or full setting 2 Do Not Attempt To Cut Grass When It Is Wet Wet grass will clog the underside of the deck and discharge area 3 If the grass is tall place the mower deck cut height lever in the top or second notch Initially overlap cutting swaths instead of a full swath with each pass Some applications may require a second cutting 4 Keep The Underside Of The Mower Deck C...

Page 25: ...rp blades throughout the cutting season As a rule of thumb never cut off more than 1 3 of the total grass blade length Correct mowing height can reduce weeds and disease by 50 to 80 The following grass cut heights are based an adequate moisture conditions and normal thatch build up in a healthy lawn Some locations and applications may require slightly different cut heights If in doubt consult your...

Page 26: ...r full setting 2 Place the mower deck cut height selector in either the top or second notch Never cut more than 3 4 to 1 off the grass at any one time Attempting to cut more grass will result in the deck plugging and cause the engine to stall 3 It may be necessary to cut the lawn twice to achieve acceptable mulching performance especially on first cuttings or if the lawn is heavily fertilized 4 Do...

Page 27: ...disperse the mulched grass clippings over the lawn for even fertilization If the mulching quality of the mower does not seem to be satisfactory try one or more of the following tips 1 Raise the height of cut setting on your mower 2 It may be necessary to cut your grass more frequently 3 Operate the mower at a slower ground speed 4 Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pa...

Page 28: ...achment chutes Empty bags often to prevent plugging 3 If the grass is tall place the mower deck cut height selector in the top or second notch Initially overlap cutting swaths instead of a full swath with each pass 4 Keep The Underside Of The Mower Deck Clean Frequent removal of dried grass and dirt will greatly assist in bagging of the clippings 5 Use only the correct blade s Some grass catching ...

Page 29: ...adding weight to the box Watch for low hanging branches or other obstacles which might hit the catcher top while turning or backing the mower Use care when backing to avoid pushing the grass bags into the frame or hot exhaust muffler of the engine Disengage blade and stop engine prior to clearing grass from either the discharge chute or grass catcher components Keep all attachment bolts tight Do N...

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Page 31: ... and terminals with baking soda and water Identify each cable so they can be reconnected to the correct terminal Disconnect cables from terminals ALWAYS disconnect ground cable first and reconnect last Charge battery TIRES Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operation of the mower Check tire pressure periodically Inflate tires to the pressure listed below Front tires 11 x 4 00 5 16 21...

Page 32: ...US DO NOT USE BLADE IN THIS CONDITION When notch starts discard blade New Blade Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation Observe proper blade position prior to removal 1 Safely raise front of mower 2 Hold or block blade from turning 3 Loosen blade nut and remove blade 4 When replacing blade tighten blade nut securely Refer to diagram Be sure blade is centered on pilot befo...

Page 33: ...TENANCE BELT TENSION Model ZTR 3303 3304 Manual Clutch No adjustment Model ZTR 3363 Electric Clutch Adjust idler shock mount per diagram BELTS Check belts every 50 hours Replace any belts found to be in poor condition ...

Page 34: ...remove handle through hole in lower body 6 Remove hair pin cotter and washer from one end of deck support cross shaft Note location of remaining shim washers used between chassis and mower deck pan arms Slide shaft from chassis and mower deck 7 Remove hair pin cotter and washer from each deck adjustment rod Carefully push each link toward the inside of the mower chassis At this point deck will dro...

Page 35: ...er and washer from one end of deck support cross shaft Note location of remaining shim washers used between chassis and mower deck pan arms Slide shaft from chassis and mower deck 4 Remove hair pin cotter and washer from each deck adjustment rod Carefully push each link toward the inside of the mower chassis At this point deck will drop down 5 Carefully raise and support front of chassis Slide mow...

Page 36: ...e to the OFF position when the mower is stored or not in use LUBRICATION CHASSIS 3 zerks for 30 4 zerks for 36 LOCATIONS 1 each front wheel caster 1 each mower deck hub SERVICE INTERVALS Every 50 hours of operation RECOMMENDED GREASE Name brand wheel bearing or multi purpose grease Once per season or 50 hours of operation 3 pumps each ...

Page 37: ...10mm wrench or socket Open to full open approximately 7 turns 4 After engine is drained tighten hex stem 5 Change oil filter 3304 3363 only 6 Fill with oil see steps below NOTE Refer to engine manufacturer s recommendations for frequency of oil changes Hex Head Valve Stem OIL FILL 1 Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis 2 Refill engine with type and quantity of oil recommended by the engin...

Page 38: ... chain tension 3 Tighteness of all controls and linkages pertaining to the drive levers 4 Lubrication of both primary and final drive chains The use of a high quality chain lubricant is highly recommended REAR CHAIN ADJUSTMENT Proper tension for the rear chains is accomplished through the use of an automatic adjuster located at mid point of each rear chain Maintenance Periodically remove any build...

Page 39: ...hat may have accumulated in bear ings pulleys or fans Note Allow mower to cool before washing If bearings are hot they will draw moisture inside as they dry and cause corrosion MOWER DECK PLATES Check periodically Replace bolted on wear plates before shaft wears into mower deck plates See illustration SERIAL NUMBERS The serial number is located on frame at rear of engine WARRANTY Refer to Warranty...

Page 40: ...or clean or replace fuel filters 3 HARD TO START ENGINE Fuel line clogged clean fuel line and check fuel filter Faulty fuel pump consult dealer 4 ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT Water in fuel drain old fuel replace with new fuel Clogged fuel line check fuel filter Fuel tank vent plugged clean fuel vent Faulty fuel pump check vent 5 ENGINE OVERHEATED Air intake screen or fins clogged clean intake screen...

Page 41: ... system consult dealer Bad blade spindle bearing consult dealer Deck drive belt not properly routed reroute Blades blocked by foreign material clean under deck 9 DRIVE SYSTEM Low on power check belt tension Mower pulls to side check tire inflation adjust control linkage Mower creeps in neutral adjust control linkage 10 CUT QUALITY Skips in spots check for loose belt slow ground speed Cut uneven le...

Page 42: ...63 Blades Standard P N 1324 Lo Lift Hi Lift P N 1351 R Hi Lift P N 1352 L Belts Engine to Mower Deck P N 7835 Engine to Transmission P N 7650 BRIGGS STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS Refer to engine manufacturer s manual for correct service intervals for engine oil changes and air filter maintenance Protect your engine investment use only original equipment filters ...

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Page 44: ...USTRIES INC a BLOUNT International Inc Co P O Box 1569 Coffeyville Ks 67337 0945 620 251 2000 3000 Series 3303 3304 3363 Part No 13631 0702 W W W W WARNING ARNING ARNING ARNING ARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm ...