Dixon 60 - 27 KOH, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...RIES ZTR GRIZZLY 52 27 KOH 968999588 GRIZZLY 60 27 KOH 968999590 GRIZZLY 60 30 KOH 968999591 GRIZZLY 72 27 KOH 968999592 Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the in...

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Page 3: ...ead this Operator s Manual carefully It contains valuable information that is necessary for the safe operation of the machine Observe all safety rules and become completely familiar with the controls...

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Page 5: ...HT LIFT LEVER 27 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 28 STARTING 22 29 TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS 30 31 MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT 32 33 GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT 34 35 SIDE DISCHARGE 36 GRASS HEIGH...

Page 6: ...un Over Back Over RIDING LAWN MOWERS IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Pictured below are the most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander Please read and understan...

Page 7: ...ially 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 mino...

Page 8: ...ire grass catcher or the deflector in place This will decrease the possibility of injury from objects being thrown by the mower blades Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely ne...

Page 9: ...loading or unloading the mower into a trailer or truck Push do not ride the mower when loading and unloading Protect your eyes Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when oper...

Page 10: ...reign objects that can be thrown by mower blades Watch for holes ruts roots and bumps and uneven terrain that could overturn the mower Tall grass can hide such obstacles Use slow speed Tires may lose...

Page 11: ...nts Unstable ground may cause loss of control Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the mower by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher...

Page 12: ...s a lifting attaching or anchoring point Do not use ROPS for wrecking or towing Do not exceed maximum gross vehicle weight of 2822 Ibs 1283 kg Securely fasten your seat belt if the unit has a ROPS Whe...

Page 13: ...must be replaced Check all bolts including seat belt for correct torque before each use Check ROPS structure for damage before each use ROPS bar is NOT intended for use in sub zero temperatures Owner...

Page 14: ...er free of grass leaves and other debris buildup If gasoline is spilled do not attempt to start the engine Move mower away from the area of the spill Do not create any source of ignition until gas vap...

Page 15: ...used 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 pra...

Page 16: ...d keep children under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn mower off if bystanders children or pets enter the area Before and during backing look BEHIND and DOWN for small...

Page 17: ...ever make adjustments or repairs with the engine running unless otherwise specified Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration that could expose moving parts or allow object...

Page 18: ...applies to new mowers 3 Lifetime warranty on all frames and leading edge of all fabricated welded decks 4 All Dixon warranty must be accomplished by authorized Dixon dealers and in accordance with Di...

Page 19: ...ydro Gear hydrostatic drive 10cc pump and TL 240 wheel motor 27 HP Kohler twin cylinder overhead valve air cooled gasoline full pressure lube with oil filter Electric key switch operation with safety...

Page 20: ...Hydro Gear hydrostatic drive 10cc pump and TL 240 wheel motor 27 HP Kohler twin cylinder overhead valve air cooled gasoline full pressure lube with oil filter Electric key switch operation with safet...

Page 21: ...Hydro Gear hydrostatic drive 10cc pump and TL 240 wheel motor 30 HP Kohler twin cylinder overhead valve air cooled gasoline full pressure lube with oil filter Electric key switch operation with safet...

Page 22: ...Hydro Gear hydrostatic drive 10cc pump and TL 240 wheel motor 30 HP Kohler twin cylinder overhead valve air cooled gasoline full pressure lube with oil filter Electric key switch operation with safet...

Page 23: ...23 SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1 Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position 2 Slide seat forward or backward 3 Release seat slide adjuster Seat Slide Adjuster...

Page 24: ...lled 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...

Page 25: ...the park brake is engaged while the control levers are in the drive position TO SET PARK BRAKE The hand operated park brake is located on the left hand side To engage brake pull lever up to the rear...

Page 26: ...e mower blade push down CHOKE AND 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 MAXI...

Page 27: ...set the deck in the transport position squeeze the underpin upwards to the lift handle and pull the lever backward to the locked position raised 2 To set the deck for mowing select the desired mowing...

Page 28: ...unctions to operate the mower During initial operation learning to drive set throttle at slow speed Sound judgement by the operator will prevent accidents BEFORE OPERATING MOWER 1 Read engine manufact...

Page 29: ...START position When engine starts release ignition key Key will return to RUN position 4 Return choke to OFF position if applicable 5 Move throttle to maximum speed position 6 Release park brake 7 Swi...

Page 30: ...h to START Engine should not turn over or attempt to start CONTROL LEVER SWITCH TEST 1 Disengage blade drive 2 Put park brake in ON position 3 Swing control levers inward 4 Turn ignition switch to STA...

Page 31: ...Engine should not turn over or attempt to start SEAT SWITCH TEST 1 In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders start the engine 2 Leave control levers in outward position and put park brake ON position 3 Enga...

Page 32: ...engine speed control to the wide open or full setting 3 Place the mower deck cut height selector in either the top or second notch Never cut more than 19 mm to 1 25mm off the grass at any one time At...

Page 33: ...while blades or impeller are still turning 8 Alternate mower direction This will evenly disperse the mulched grass clippings over the lawn for even fertilization If the mulching quality of the mower...

Page 34: ...nderside of the deck and the attachment chutes Empty bags often to prevent plugging 4 If the grass is tall place the mower deck cut height selector in the top or second notch Initially overlap cutting...

Page 35: ...low hanging branches or other obstacles that 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...

Page 36: ...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...

Page 37: ...tting season As a rule of thumb never cut off more than one third of the total grass blade length Correct mowing height can reduce weeds and disease by 50 to 80 The following grass cut heights are bas...

Page 38: ...lever with the engine running 1 Raise the deck to the highest cutting position 2 The hydro release valves are located behind the seat on the front side of the hydro pumps 3 To access the release valve...

Page 39: ...ld area before each use Clean grass under deck after each use Check tire pressure every 10 hours Inspect blades for sharpness every 10 hours Check hydrostatic transmission fluid every 25 hours Clean a...

Page 40: ...r 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 bolt and remove blade 4 When r...

Page 41: ...wer Deck Belt To adjust tension of the mower deck drive belt turn adjuster nut on threaded eyebolt Turning nut clockwise will make the belt tighter Turning nut counterclockwise will loosen the belt EN...

Page 42: ...GE DO NOT remove battery from mower Clean top of battery and terminals with baking soda and water Identify each cable so they can be reconnected to the correct terminal Disconnect cables from terminal...

Page 43: ...Front tires 15 PSI 103 kPa Rear tires 15 PSI 103 kPa Lug nuts or lug bolts should be checked regularly for tightness LUBRICATION CHASSIS 13 grease zerks LOCATIONS 4 front wheel casters 3 mower deck hu...

Page 44: ...ap end Push in and turn the plug clockwise to relatch 4 Change oil filter 5 Fill with oil see steps below NOTE Refer to engine manufacturer s recommendations for frequency of oil changes OIL FILL 1 Cl...

Page 45: ...the fluid reservoir cap and the area around it prior to removal Check the fluid level Fluid should be approximately to 1 19 25 mm below top of fluid tank baffle Replenish with full synthetic 15W 50 as...

Page 46: ...rom the floor surface up to the bottom of the blade tip on the discharge side of the mower Retain this measurement Move to the opposite side and check to see if that measurement is the same If adjustm...

Page 47: ...hing your mower start the engine and engage the mower deck for a few minutes to disperse any water that may have accumulated in bearings pulleys or fans Note Allow mower to cool before washing If bear...

Page 48: ...usion P N 539 119878 Hi Lift P N 539 119876 Std Lift P N 539 119877 Factory installed BELTS 52 Deck Engine to Mower Deck P N 539 114550 Engine to Hydros P N 539 104334 60 Deck Engine to Mower Deck P N...

Page 49: ...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 replac...

Page 50: ...ED Operator not on seat sit on seat Faulty interlock system consult dealer Faulty blade spindle bearing consult dealer Deck drive belt not properly routed reroute Blades blocked by foreign material cl...

Page 51: ...urchased From ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ DATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNED ____________________ _____________________ _________...

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