Dixon 965871801, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...5223 VAN 965871801 KODIAK SE 6125 KOH 965871802 KODIAK SE 5223 VAN BF 965884601 KODIAK SE 6125 KOH BF 965884701 Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instruction...

Page 2: ...2008 HTC All rights reserved Beatrice NE Printed in U S A...

Page 3: ...0 Mowing Tips 31 Stopping the Engine 32 Manually Moving Unit 33 Maintenance 34 Maintenance Schedule 34 Battery 36 Ignition System 37 Safety System 37 Engine Cooling Air Intake 38 Throttle Cable 38 Cho...

Page 4: ...d and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering substance WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the Stat...

Page 5: ...ng equipment and ensure that the machine is well anchored DO NOT operate this machine on public roadways Towing If machine is equipped with a tow hitch use extreme caution when towing Never allow chil...

Page 6: ...mber The machine s manufacturing number can be found on the printed plate affixed to the left in the engine compartment Stated on the plate from the top are The machine s type designation I D 1 The ma...

Page 7: ...ial for misuse or misassembly WARNING Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xx xxxxxxxx xxxx...

Page 8: ...rom no greater Manual performing any the machine than 10 maintenance or repair work Whole body Severing of fingers Do not open or Careful backing up Careful going exposure to and toes remove safety wa...

Page 9: ...by one person Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely 7 necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward 8 anyone Avoid discharging material again...

Page 10: ...acturer s recommendation for 19 wheel weights or counterweights Anyone who operates this machine must first 20 read and understand this Operation Manual Local laws may regulate the age of the user Kee...

Page 11: ...bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop while on the slope Do not mow o...

Page 12: ...ever assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off...

Page 13: ...e ground If this is not possible refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container open...

Page 14: ...fety and instruction labels as necessary Do not modify safety equipment Check regularly to be sure it works properly The machine must not be driven with defective or unmounted protective plates protec...

Page 15: ...otective goggles Ensure that the fuel filler cap is mounted tightly and no flammable substances are stored in an open vessel Never work with the starter circuit if there is spilled fuel Disconnect the...

Page 16: ...injuries Be extra cautious when it is loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle or trailer Use an approved trailer to transport the machine Activate the parking brake turn off the fuel supply and fasten th...

Page 17: ...ees Do not permit others to ride Operate the mower smoothly without jerky turns starts or stops When mower is stopped set brakes securely and use park brake If any part of ROPS is damaged the entire R...

Page 18: ...ol levers 1 Parking brake 2 Throttle control 3 Blade switch 4 Ignition switch 5 Choke control 6 1 2 6 10 9 4 5 12 7 3 11 Fuses 7 Fuel tank cap 8 Fuel shut off valve 9 Deck lift 10 Seat adjustment leve...

Page 19: ...The rotation of the right wheel is reduced and the machine turns to the right Zero turn can be achieved by moving one control backward behind the neutral position and carefully moving the other steer...

Page 20: ...e throttle control regulates the engine speed and thereby the rate of rotation of the blades assuming the blade switch is pulled out see Engaging the Mower Deck In order to increase or decrease the en...

Page 21: ...accessed by tilting the seat forward They are flat pin fuses of the same type used in automobiles There are two fuses with ratings and functions 20 Amp Primary fuse 1 7 5 Amp Mower deck coupling 2 Ch...

Page 22: ...an attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should...

Page 23: ...ot pedal and allow it to pivot while the lift arm rotates to the rear of the unit To stop in the desired cutting position rotate the foot pedal down into the notch in the height plate The cutting heig...

Page 24: ...seat after which the seat can be moved backward or forward 8011 441 Lengthways adjustment Hour Meter The hour meter displays the total operating time It will flash CHG OIL Change Oil at 50 hour inter...

Page 25: ...uld push mower see Moving by Hand in the Operation section to an open flat area without other people or vehicles obstacles nearby In order to move unit under its own power the operator must be in the...

Page 26: ...ngine can be started The driver must be seated on the seat The blade switch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed The parking brake must be on Both steering controls must be in the locked ou...

Page 27: ...the choke lever should be pushed to the ON position 8061 017 Set the throttle 8061 017 Set the choke control WARNING Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered...

Page 28: ...each end of the RED cable to the 1 POSITIVE terminal on each battery taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the 2 NEGATIVE terminal of the fully charged batter...

Page 29: ...tion are continuously variable using the two steering controls When both controls are in the neutral position the machine stands still By moving both controls an equal amount forward or backward the m...

Page 30: ...ush to the outside of the unit and engage the parking brake To restart movement release the parking brake Pull the control levers back to the center of the mower and press forward to regain forward mo...

Page 31: ...e lawn becomes more even and the grass clippings more evenly distributed over the mown area The total time taken is not increased as a higher operating speed can be used without poor mowing results Av...

Page 32: ...he mower deck by depressing the blade switch 8061 017 Disengage the mower deck and move throttle to minimum Raise the mower deck by pressing the foot pedal forward to the transport position When the m...

Page 33: ...ss valve sits directly opposite the front valve below the seat support It is not visible in the illustration Use a 17 mm open end wrench or socket and ratchet Turn the outer locknut 2 3 turns Using an...

Page 34: ...arrester Maintenance Before After Daily Weekly At least once each year Maintenance interval in hours 25 50 100 300 Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be p...

Page 35: ...and replacement are required more often 3 Performed by authorized service workshop Described in this manual Not described in this manual Check adjust throttle cable Check the condition of belts belt p...

Page 36: ...35 min 48 min 90 min 12 2V 50 45 min 75 min 95 min 180 min 12 0V 25 65 min 115 min 145 min 280 min 11 8V 0 85 min 150 min 195 min 370 min Charging time depends on battery capacity condition age tempe...

Page 37: ...uately tightened spark plugs can cause overheating and damage the engine Tightening the spark plugs too hard can damage the threads in the cylinder head Safety System The machine is equipped with a sa...

Page 38: ...position Check that the throttle cable is mounted in the 2 correct hole in the lower lever see illustration Push the throttle cable s outer casing as far to 3 the right as possible and tighten the cl...

Page 39: ...TION Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failure 8011 447 Pressing the rubber valve Dust cap Check t...

Page 40: ...the hose ends Position 3 the filter with the FLOW arrow pointing up toward the fuel pump If necessary a soap solution can be applied to the filter ends to ease mounting Move the hose clamps back towa...

Page 41: ...ficient braking action To adjust the parking brake contact the Dixon service workshop IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine must be absolutely standing still when applying the parking brake Tire Pressures...

Page 42: ...8011 764 1 Clutch pulley 2 Deck belt Belt routing deck belt 1 2 Belt Shields Deck belt installation NOTE For ease in installing the deck belt refer to the routing decal on bottom of seat Wrap the dec...

Page 43: ...he pump idler arm The belt should now be able to be removed 3 from the engine pulley and pump pulleys Belt installation Wrap the belt around the pulley 1 Route the belt around the inside of the idler...

Page 44: ...lade attachment 1 2 3 Cutting Blades In order to attain the best mowing effect it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks shou...

Page 45: ...are equal Retain measurement Turn both outer blades to align with the deck in 3 front to rear manner Reposition rear mounting bolts up or down until rear of mower deck is positioned level to 1 8 highe...

Page 46: ...s IMPORTANT INFORMATION Adjust anti scalp rollers with the mower on a flat level surface The anti scalp rollers can be set in three positions Upper position 1 to 2 38 to 64 mm grass Middle position 2...

Page 47: ...RMATION DO NOT add any type of tire liner or foam fill material to the tires Excessive loads created by foam filled tires will cause premature failures Only use O E M specified tires 8050 831 Clean re...

Page 48: ...ekly 12 12 Every year 1 52 Every Week 1 365 Every day Lubricate with grease gun Oil change Filter change Lubricate with oil can Level check Change transaxles transmission filters 8050 822 Wipe away ex...

Page 49: ...it must be replaced Front Wheel Mount Lubricate with a grease gun one zerk for each wheel mount until the grease is forced out Use only good quality bearing grease Grease from well known brand names p...

Page 50: ...use a filter remover Wipe new clean engine oil onto the seal for the new filter Mount the filter by hand with turn Run the engine warm then check that there are no leaks around the oil filter seal Che...

Page 51: ...or higher must be used Synthetic oil SAE 5W 30 or 10W 30 is recommended at all temperatures Mineral oil SAE 5W 30 10W 30 can be used between 18 C 0 F and 5 C 40 F At temperature above 5 C 40 F single...

Page 52: ...from the system These purge procedures should be implemented any time a hydrostatic system has been opened to facilitate maintenance or any additional oil has been added to the system The resulting sy...

Page 53: ...attery is dead Poor contact of the battery terminal cable connections Blown fuse Fault in the starter safety circuit See Checking the Safety System in the Maintenance Section Engine runs rough Faulty...

Page 54: ...ng brake on Bypass valve on pump open Drive belt for the transmission slack or has come off Air trapped in hydraulic system Mower deck not engaging Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose Contact...

Page 55: ...he fuel tanks or add a fuel stabilizer 4 Start the engine and allow it to run until the carburetor is drained of fuel or the stabilizer has reached the carburetor Remove the spark plug and pour about...

Page 56: ...schematics 56 Dixon...

Page 57: ...eaded Max ethanol 10 Max MTBE 15 Fuel tank capacity 11 4 gallon 43 2 liters 11 4 gallon 43 2 liters Spark plugs gap Champion RC12YC 030 0 75 mm Champion XC12YC 030 0 75 mm Cooling Air cooled Air coole...

Page 58: ...r Standard Standard Blade Engagement Electromagnetic clutch Electromagnetic clutch Deck Construction 11 gauge fabricated 11 gauge fabricated Productivity 4 0 acres h 16187 m2 h 4 8 acres h 19425 m2 h...

Page 59: ...80 ft lb 110 Nm 9 When this product is worn out and no longer used it should be returned to the reseller or other party for recycling In order to implement improvements specifications and designs can...

Page 60: ...ents This is also applicable to special requirements for any of the states California emission rules etc Do not remove any of these labels Certificates can also be supplied with the machine at deliver...

Page 61: ...he mower deck adjustment 11 Check The safety switch for the parking brake The safety switch for the mower deck The safety switch in the seat The safety switch in the steering controls Parking brake fu...

Page 62: ...62 Dixon SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date mtr reading stamp sign After the First 5 8 Hours 1 Change engine oil...

Page 63: ...Service 1 Check the engine air filter 2 Sharpen Replace mower blades if required 3 Check the tire pressures 4 Check battery with cables 5 Lubricate according to lubrication chart 6 Check clean the en...

Page 64: ...Perform the 25 hour service 2 Clean replace the air cleaner s filter cartridge paper filter shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions 3 Change engine oil 4 Lubricate according to lubrication c...

Page 65: ...hour service 2 Perform the 50 hour service 3 Change the engine oil filter 4 Clean replace the spark plugs 5 Replace the fuel filter 6 Check V belts 7 Check tighten caster wheel axle bolts every 200 ho...

Page 66: ...ur Service 1 Perform the 25 hour service 2 Perform the 50 hour service 3 Perform the 100 hour service 4 Check adjust the mower deck 5 Clean the combustion chamber and grind the valve seats 6 Check the...

Page 67: ...air cleaner s pre filter foam 300 hours 3 Replace the air filter s paper cartridge 4 Change the engine oil 50 hours 5 Replace the engine oil filter 100 hours 6 Check adjust the cutting height 7 Check...

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