Dixon Operator's Manual electric lawn mower Grizzly 2005, Safety And Operating Manual

Page 1: ...Safety Instructions Operator s Manual SILVERTIP ZTR ...

Page 2: ...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 The information contained in this manual applies to all Dixon SilverTip ZTR mowers See your authorized Dixon dealer for warranty service parts and repairs or to answer any questions you may have about...

Page 3: ...NTENTS Page SAFETY WARNING 4 15 WARRANTY 16 SPECIFICATIONS 17 CONTROLS 18 21 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 22 32 CARE MAINTENANCE 33 49 TROUBLESHOOTING 50 51 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST 52 SilverTip Part Number 12881 1005 ...

Page 4: ...Run 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 understand this manual to prevent injuries ...

Page 5: ...ently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious 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 p...

Page 6: ... Stop mower if anyone enters the area Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Mower blades can throw rocks or other debris Do not operate the mower without either the entire 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 They may fall off and become seriously i...

Page 7: ...ng To avoid personal injury from accidental clutch engage ment stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Slow down before turning to reduce the risk of tip over Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road ways Use extra care when loading or unloading t...

Page 8: ...lity to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury To protect against possible tip over follow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights and counterweights and ROPS Maintain or replace safety instruction labels as needed GENERAL OPERATION continued The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to ...

Page 9: ...emove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs wires and other foreign objects that can be thrown by mower blades Watch for holes ruts roots and bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the mower Tall grass can hide such obstacles Use slow speed Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades a...

Page 10: ...over If front wheels lift off the ground pull levers back to stabilize the mower Discontinue mowing the slope R O P S should be in the upright operating position not folded down at all times when operating mower Always use seat belt on any mower equipped with a R O P S SLOPE OPERATION continued DO continued Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or deat...

Page 11: ... a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in 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 or other attachments on steep slopes over 15 degrees The added weight may change the stability of the mower thus creating the potential for tip over Failure to observe the foll...

Page 12: ... mower free of grass leaves and other debris build up 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 vapors have dissipated Wipe up spilled fuel and dispose of waste properly Iffuelisspilled onclothing changeclothingimmediately Before storing allow mower to cool Clean fuel and oil spillage Never st...

Page 13: ...aused 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 refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a fuel...

Page 14: ...e 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 seriously injured or interfere with safe mower operation Never allow children to operate the mower Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obsc...

Page 15: ...ine 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 Grass catchers are not available for all Dixon ZTR mowers Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap blades or wear gloves and use extra caution when s...

Page 16: ...ions c Warranty applies to new and unused mowers and is transferable 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 Dixon warranty policy and allowances All warranty claims must be submitted to Dixon Industries for approval 5 Warranty labor reimbursement to dealers based ...

Page 17: ...ndentlydrivenbyaParkerpumpandwheel motor ENGINE 27HP Kohler or Kawasaki Twin Liquid Cooled 4 Cycle V Configuration OverheadValve Gasoline Horizontal Shaft Aluminum Head and Crankcase with Cast Iron Liners Full PressureLubrication FullFlowFilter FixedJetCarburetor Electronic Ignition In Line Fuel Filter Heavy Duty Canister Air Cleaner STARTING SYSTEM Electricbykeyswitchoperationwithsafetyinterlocks...

Page 18: ...oward 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 direct...

Page 19: ...g Release the parking brake before moving mower Note Engage parking brake before starting engine MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER Located to the right and front of the operator Controls the cutting height Ten positions of adjustment Depress trigger and move lever forward to lower deck Depress trigger and pull lever back to raise deck Select cut height insert pin into first hole below the lift leve...

Page 20: ...L LEVER Located on the control panel to the operator s right THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER Located on control panel 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 CIRCUIT BREAKER If circuit breaker pops up it disconnects the power Wait 2 minutes and push t...

Page 21: ...CONTROLS 21 ...

Page 22: ...VER dismount mower without applying parking brake or stopping engine 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 manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions 2 Read and observe all safety instructions on your mower and in the manual 3 Check engine oil 4 Check fuel cap to b...

Page 23: ... The hydro release valves are located beneath the seat on the top of the hydro pumps on each side of the machine To unlock the transmission lift the seat rotate the transmission hex valve located on the top of each transmission approximately two full turns counter clockwise To re engage the transmission rotate each transmission hex valve clockwise to the end of its travel Return the seat to the op...

Page 24: ...engine starts If engine is cold slowly move choke to off as the engine warms up 7 Insert Ignition key and turn to start position When engine starts release ignition key Key will return to run position 8 Move throttle control lever to the wide open or maximum setting for actual operation of the mower deck Engine must be operated at wide open or maximum setting to insure adequate lubrication cooling...

Page 25: ...ease park brake CAUTION Check the area to assure there is no one near 4 Engage mower blades 5 Move control levers in and operate per the control instructions on Page 18 STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Turn mower blades off 2 Move control levers to outboard position 3 Set parking brake 4 Move throttle control to slow Allow engine to run a short time to cool down then turn ignition key to OFF and remove key...

Page 26: ... 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 the mower blade clutch is engaged and the operator leaves the driver s seat 4 The engine will stop if the park brake is ON and the steering control levers are moved to the IN position ...

Page 27: ...d attempt to start engine ENGINE SHOULD NOT START 3 In a SAFEAREA 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 of seat ENGINE SHOULD STOP 4 With engine running set parking brake and move levers inboard ENGINE SHOULD STOP If any safety check fails do not operate the mower until the system...

Page 28: ...the 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 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 4 It may be necessary to cut the lawn twice to achieve acceptable mulching performance especially on first cutting...

Page 29: ...mpeller are still turning 8 Alternate mower direction This will evenlydisperse 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 a Raise the height of cut setting on your mower b It may be necessary to cut your grass more frequently c Operate the mower at a slower ground speed...

Page 30: ...t 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 clean Frequent removal of dried grass and dirt will allow t...

Page 31: ... 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 on 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 l...

Page 32: ...balance seat frame support rearward and down until it rests firmly on the tractor frame SPRINGS Three seat springs are provided The center spring may be removed for a softer ride 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 13 x 6 50 6 16 21 lbs Rear tires 24 x 12 0 12 8 14 lbs ...

Page 33: ...in adjust bumper to approximately 1 2 thick Check crankcase oil level before each use Clean grass from hydrostat fans and radiator screen before each use Clean grass debris from muffler manifold area before each use Check air intake screen after each use Clean grass under deck after each use Check tire pressure every 10 hours Inspect mower blades for sharpness every 10 hours Clean air filter eleme...

Page 34: ...ours of operation To sharpen blades proceed as follows 1 Remove bolt and flat washer mounting blade on shaft Remove blade 2 Blades should be discarded when worn excessively 3 Sharpen blade with a hand file electric grinder or blade sharpener Wear gloves and eye protection when sharpening Grind blade at original 25 degree bevel 4 Check balance of blade by positioning the blade on a nail or blade ba...

Page 35: ...creen must be kept clean If plugged engine may be seriously damaged by overheating BATTERY This is a maintenance free battery and the fluid 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 the correct terminal Disconnect cables from terminals ALWAYS dis...

Page 36: ...NTENANCE 36 LUBRICATION ENGINE Follow engine manufacturer s recommendation DECK SPINDLES Lubricate with 3 shots only every 100 hours MOWER CHASSIS Lubricate with 3 shots only every 50 hours see zerk locations below ...

Page 37: ...7 60 72 The engine to mower deck drive belts are automatically held in proper tension by springs which push the deck assembly forward and do not require any additional adjustment to be made Note Belt deflection or movement should be approximately 1 4 when measured at mid point between pulleys Periodically inspect both belt and idler systems Idler Weldment 3 4 60 72 Serpentine L Rod Idler Shock Mou...

Page 38: ...e depending on the type of engine installed on your ZTR 2 Place a suitable container under the drain valve hose 3 To drain turn hex head valve stem counter clockwise with a 10mm wrench or socket Open to full open approximately 7 turns 4 After engine is drained tighten hex stem 5 Change oil filter 6 Fill with oil see steps on next page NOTE Refer to engine manufacturer s recommenda tions for freque...

Page 39: ...quire replacement of the oil filter These filters may be available from your local Dixon Dealer OIL FILTERS 1 Replace filter each time the oil is changed 2 Oil Filters can be obtained from your authorized engine dealer 3 The use of any other oil ftiler may cause damage to the engine PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT CAUTION HOT oil may cause burns Al...

Page 40: ...g Temperatures 20W50 ENGINE OIL Cold climate usage 10W40 ENGINE OIL Use engine oil with an API classification of SG CD Dixon Blue 15W 50 Synthetic Hydrostatic Fluid is specifically formulated to provide excellent all climate performance and extended time between oil changes FLUID FILTER P N 18045 IMPORTANT The fluid filter is a special design for use on vacuum or suction oil flow systems DO NOT Us...

Page 41: ...o keep the reservoir clean Change the fluid in the reservoir and hydrostatic transmission fluid filter after the first 100 hours of use then every 500 hours after that Remove the filter and be sure all fluid has drained from the reservoir Replace with a new OEM filter P N 18045 and Dixon Blue 15W 50 Synthetic Hydrostatic Fluid CAUTION Dixon Blue is only compatible with standard 20W 50 motor oil or...

Page 42: ...OSTAT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE To remove hydrostat pump drive belt The hydrostat pump drive is equipped with a spring loaded belt take up 1 Raise seat 2 Remove hold down bolts from belt cover Remove belt cover 3 Rotate the spring loaded take up idler towards the left hand hydro pump to provide belt slack for removal 4 Remove belt To install hydrostat pump drive belt 1 Rotate the spring loa...

Page 43: ...to increase 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 4 Set the brake for the holding power required for the intended use and the desired force required to activate it 5 Install wheel tire assembly 6 Repeat steps 2 5 for opposite side ...

Page 44: ...he recessed area of the 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 into recessed area of the fuel tank 4 Swivel the headlight horizontally to illuminate the desired area and tighten the headlight retaining nut ...

Page 45: ...rod and check 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 springs 1 Loosen set screws of front and rear spring stop collars located on the control rods Requires a 1 8 Allen wrench 2 Move control handle full forward 3 Move front spring stop collar rearwar...

Page 46: ...eering 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 height There is approximately 3 of height adjustment available Upper shaft should have a minimum of 1 1 2 engagement in lower shaft 5 Rotate arms until they have the desired orientation front to ba...

Page 47: ...ctor with both control levers in the full forward position 2 Stop the machine and shut off the engine 3 Adjust the forward stop of the control levers on the side which appears to be faster to limit the forward travel of the control levers until the mower tracks in a straight line Note Variations in the turf and tire pressure can cause variations in speed and tracking When all alignment adjustments...

Page 48: ...d travel 3 Move the tractor to a hard level surface 4 Put the mower deck in the number 3 deck height position 5 Rotate the 2 outer spindles so the blades point outboard 6 Adjust front hangers to level deck side to side 7 Rotate all 3 spindles until the blades are fore and aft 8 Adjust rear hangers until deck is level to 1 4 higher in the rear ...

Page 49: ...er 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 bearings are hot they will draw moisture inside as they dry and cause corrosion SERIAL NUMBERS The serial number is located on the rear left of the frame at rear of engine WARRANTY Refer to warranty information page 1...

Page 50: ...clean fuel line check fuel filter open fuel valve Faulty fuel pump consult dealer Spark plug wire loose or grounded check spark plug wires Spark plugs faulty or improperly gapped check spark plug condition or reset gap Electronic ignition defective consult dealer Dirty or maladjusted carburetor consult dealer 4 ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT Water in fuel drain old fuel replace with new fuel Clogged f...

Page 51: ...ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON T MOVE FORWARD Drive belt broken or slipping replace drive belt Pump arm loose or disconnected tighten or reconnect Hydraulic oil system low add oil By pass valves in free wheel position tighten by pass valves Hydrostat oil filter plugged replace filter Faulty pump or wheel motor consult dealer 9 ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED Operator not on seat sit on seat Fault...

Page 52: ...0 P N 9758 Serpentine Belt 72 P N 12033 Engine to Hydro Belt P N 12012 Hydrostatic Transmission Filter P N 18045 Air and Oil Filter Refer to engine manufacturer s manual for recommenda tions regarding frequency of service required for engine oil changes and air filter maintenance Protect your engine investment use only original equip ment filters Ask your Dixon Dealer for assistance IMPORTANT Some...

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Page 55: ...INFORMATION Date of Purchase Mower Model Number Mower Serial Number Purchased From Name Address DATE OIL CHANGED DATE ENGINE TUNED Dixon Industries Inc P O Box 1569 Coffeyville Ks 620 251 2000 Fax 620 251 4117 ...

Page 56: ... Inc DIXON INDUSTRIES INC P O Box 1569 Coffeyville Ks 67337 0945 620 251 2000 SilverTip Part No 12881 1005 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING ...