Dixon 8000D Series, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...8000D SERIES 2003 OPERATOR S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...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 Di...

Page 3: ...ge Safety 4 11 Warranty Policy 12 Specifications 13 Controls 14 18 Operation Instructions 19 26 Care Maintenance 27 39 Troubleshooting 40 41 Standard Service Parts List 42 8000 Series Diesel Part No 1...

Page 4: ...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 O...

Page 5: ...s 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 ha...

Page 6: ...d 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 Alway...

Page 7: ...ar 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 Thes...

Page 8: ...her attachments 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 t...

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...

Page 10: ...t 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...

Page 11: ...ing 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...

Page 12: ...those supplied by Dixon Industries Inc VOIDS ALL WARRANTY 6 The following items are not covered by this warranty policy a Pick up and delivery charges for transportation of mower to and from an autho...

Page 13: ...50D 3 cylinder in line water cooled diesel horizontal shaft pressure feed lubrication with spin on oil filter fuel filter with primer pump and water separator paper element with cyclone pre cleaner ST...

Page 14: ...s 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...

Page 15: ...s set parking brake before dismounting Release the parking brake before moving mower Note Engage parking brake before starting engine MOWER DECK LIFT The mower lift lever is extra long has an assist s...

Page 16: ...completely close off the damper Closing off the damper causes it to become stiff making it difficult to fully extend the damper in order to open the adjustment THE PRODUCT IS NOT DAMAGED To restore ad...

Page 17: ...to operator s right Controls engine speed While mowing throttle control should be set to MAXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed CI...

Page 18: ...18 CONTROLS...

Page 19: ...e mower without complete knowledge of all controls and their functions During initial operation learning to drive set throttle at slow speed BEFORE OPERATING MOWER 1 Read and observe all safety instru...

Page 20: ...interlocks for your safety 1 The engine will not start if the mower blades are engaged 2 The engine will not start unless the steering control levers are neutral OUT position 3 The engine will stop if...

Page 21: ...ENGINE SHOULD NOT START 3 In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders start the engine place throttle setting at maximum or full Engage the blade drive through the electric clutch switch Raise slightly off o...

Page 22: ...ill return to run position 8 Let engine warm up a few minutes then move throttle control lever to the wide open or maximum setting for actual operation of the mower deck Engine must be operated at wid...

Page 23: ...y installed on the discharge chute 1 Start engine and set throttle at full speed 2 Set desired cut height 3 Release park brake Check the area to assure there is no one near 4 Engage mower blades 5 Mov...

Page 24: ...p 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...

Page 25: ...wn bracket and replace the pin and rotating pin clip to lock them in place Release the seat latch and rotate the counter balanced seat support frame upward and forward To return the seat to the operat...

Page 26: ...To unlock the transmission lift the seat see instructions on Page 25 rotate the transmission hex valve located on the top of each transmission approxi mately one turn counter clockwise To re engage th...

Page 27: ...ices with tools ve all common safety practices with tools ve all common safety practices with tools ve all common safety practices with tools ve all common safety practices with tools MAINTENANCE SCHE...

Page 28: ...uid level cannot be checked OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGE 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...

Page 29: ...nal 25 degree bevel 4 Check balance of blade by positioning the blade on a nail or blade balance pedestal Grind the blade on the end that is heavier until both sides balance 5 Install blade flat washe...

Page 30: ...TENANCE LUBRICATION 1 Engine Follow engine manufacturer s recommendation 2 Deck spindles Lubricate with 3 shots only every 100 hours 3 Mower chassis Lubricate with 3 shots only every 50 hours see zerk...

Page 31: ...should be approximately 1 3 8 below top of oil tank Replenish as needed with SAE 20W 50 motor oil DO NOT OVERFILL When checking the oil level be very careful to keep the reservoir clean Change the oi...

Page 32: ...and counter clockwise to decrease brake holding power As the brake holding power is increased the force required on the handle to engage the brake increases 3 Set the brake for the holding power requi...

Page 33: ...he fuel tank 2 Loosen the 1 2 nut on the U shaped holding bracket and swivel the headlight vertically to adjust the height of the beam Tighten the bracket nut 3 Replace headlight in fuel tank 4 Swivel...

Page 34: ...d per the maintenance schedule listed in this book HYDROSTAT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE continued To remove hydrostat pump drive belt The hydrostat pump drive is equipped with a spring loaded be...

Page 35: ...stat pump drive belt 1 Rotate the spring loaded take up idler towards the left hand hydro pump 2 Install belt per diagram 3 Install double u joint and tighten flange bolts tighten to 14 ft lbs 4 Insta...

Page 36: ...heck to see that the drive wheels are not turning 7 Repeat steps 3 6 for the other side 8 Shut off engine before removing the blocks 9 Return the seat to the operating position To adjust neutral sprin...

Page 37: ...ing control mechanism 2 Move the levers inboard to the operating position 3 Loosen the set screw of the clamp collars which lock the upper arms to the lower arms 4 Raise or lower the arms for desired...

Page 38: ...top the machine and shut off the engine 3 Adjust the forward stop of the control lever on the side which appears to be faster to limit the forward travel of the control levers until the mower tracks i...

Page 39: ...e mower deck in the number 3 deck height position 5 Loosen the jam nuts on the front and rear deck hangers 6 Rotate the 2 outer spindles so the blades point outboard 7 Adjust front hangers to level de...

Page 40: ...BUT WON T START No fuel fuel and or clean or replace fuel filters open fuel vavle 3 HARD TO START ENGINE Fuel line clogged clean fuel line check fuel filter open fuel vavlve Faulty fuel pump consult...

Page 41: ...ission locks in free wheel position see pg 26 Hydrostat oil filter plugged replace filter Bad transmission consult dealer Gear mating transmission gearbox disconnected consult dealer 7 MOWER LOSES POW...

Page 42: ...ufacturers manual for recommen dations regarding frequency of service required for engine oil changes and air filter maintenance Protect your engine investment use only original equipment filters Mode...

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Page 44: ...RIES INC a BLOUNT International Inc Co P O Box 1569 Coffeyville Ks 67337 0945 620 251 2000 8000 Series Diesel Model 8026D Part No 13638 xxxx W W W W WARNING ARNING ARNING ARNING ARNING The engine exha...