Dixon ZEETER 2003 ZTR, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ZTR OPERATOR S MANUAL ZEETER MODEL 2003 ...

Page 2: ...It is 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 ZEETER Mowers Your Dixon dealer will gladly answer any questions See your dealer for warranty service parts and repairs ...

Page 3: ...Page Safety 4 12 Warranty Policy 13 Specifications 14 16 Controls 17 19 Operation Instructions 20 27 Care Maintenance 28 42 Standard Service Parts List 43 Troubleshooting 44 45 ZEETER Series Part No 14186 0303 ...

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 a...

Page 8: ...ur Dixon ZTR never up or down Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the mower Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the mower Keep all movement on the sl...

Page 9: ...ecessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankmnets The mower could suddently turn over if 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 on steep slopes SAFETY S...

Page 10: ...p 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 seriously injured or interfere with safe mower operation Never allow children to operate the mower Use extra care when approaching blind corne...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...tarting 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 Re place 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 13: ...ems 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 s...

Page 14: ...rive ENGINE 9 HP Briggs Stratton Powerbuilt 4 cycle single cylinder air cooled gasoline vertical shaft aluminum head and block STARTING SYSTEM Electric by key switch operation with safety interlocks on parking brake and blade drive TIRES Front 9 x 3 50 4 Turf Saver Rear 16 x 6 50 8 Turf Saver RECOMMENDED Front 16 21 PSI TIRE PRESSURE Rear 8 14 PSI CAPACITIES Fuel 3 quart Engine 1 25 quarts oil DIM...

Page 15: ...P Briggs Stratton Powerbuilt 4 cycle single cylinder air cooled gasoline vertical shaft aluminum head and block STARTING SYSTEM Electric by key switch operation with safety interlocks on parking brake and blade drive TIRES Front 9 x 3 50 4 Turf Saver Rear 16 x 6 50 8 Turf Saver RECOMMENDED Front 16 21 PSI TIRE PRESSURE Rear 8 14 PSI CAPACITIES Fuel 3 quart Engine 1 25 quarts oil DIMENSIONS Width 3...

Page 16: ...drive ENGINE 13 HP Briggs Stratton Powerbuilt 4 cycle single cylinder air cooled gasoline vertical shaft aluminum head and block STARTING SYSTEM Electric by key switch operation with safety interlocks on parking brake and blade drive TIRES Front 9 x 3 50 4 Turf Saver Rear 16 x 6 50 8 Turf Saver RECOMMENDED Front 16 21 PSI TIRE PRESSURE Rear 8 14 PSI CAPACITIES Fuel 3 quart Engine 1 25 quarts oil D...

Page 17: ...y 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 direction opposite of travel Note The pressure ...

Page 18: ...vements using fingertip control is all that is necessary PARKING BRAKE The parking brake is designed to hold the mower from moving and is not intended for use in stop ping 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 side of the mower To engage brake pull lever up to the rear To release brak...

Page 19: ...operator s right To engage the mower blades pull up on the switch To disengage mower blades push down 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 mowing MOWER DECK CUT...

Page 20: ...ain 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 less...

Page 21: ...nstructions on your mower and in the manual 2 Read engine manufacturer s operating and mainte nance 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: ...ease ignition 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 co...

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 dis charge 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 ...

Page 25: ...arp 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 buildup 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: ...isperse 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 fre quently 3 Operate the mower at a slower ground speed 4 Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pa...

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Page 29: ...enance free battery and the fluid level cannot be checked Charge battery if required 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 disconnect ground cable first and reconnect last Charge battery CAUTION Battery co...

Page 30: ...y 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 bolt and remove blade 4 When replacing blade tighten blade bolt securely Refer to diagram Be sure blade is centered on pilot before tightening bolt to 60 ft lbs DANGEROUS DO NOT USE BLADE IN THIS CONDITION...

Page 31: ...is essential for efficient operation of the mower Check tire pressure periodically Inflate tires to the pressure listed below Front tires 9 x 3 50 4 16 21 lbs Rear tires 16 x 6 50 8 8 14 lbs Lug nuts or lug bolts should be checked regularly for tightness ...

Page 32: ...ive Belt all Zeeter Models P N 7650 No adjustment required 30 Zeeter Manual clutch P N 7725 No adjustment required 36 Zeeter Electric Clutch P N 14136 Adjust idler shock mount per diagram Idler Weldment L Rod Idler Shock Mount Hex Nut 5 8 Tighten or Loosen Hex Nut to achieve this dimension CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...

Page 33: ...lt tension is maintained through a fixed engine location and a spring loaded idler system A pulsing movement of the belt idler will be observed both during engagement of the electric blade clutch and actual operation of the mower deck e Note Engagement of the electric blade clutch switch may produce a sharp high pitched chirp or squeal as the belt tension loading is absorbed by the idler system Th...

Page 34: ...handle down through hole in lower fender 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 to disengage from deck lift arms At this point deck will drop down...

Page 35: ...sher 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 outside of the mower chassis At this point deck will drop down 5 Carefully raise and support front of chassis Slide mower deck ...

Page 36: ...sed between chassis and mower deck plates Slide shaft from chassis and mower deck 4 Remove hair pin cotter and washer from each deck L rod Remove L rods from lift arms At this point deck will drop down 5 Carefully raise and support front of chassis Slide mower deck to either side for removal Reverse procedure to reinstall deck assembly Note When deck is reinstalled on frame check that belt is corr...

Page 37: ...for 36 7 for 42 LOCATIONS 1 each front wheel caster front wheel hub 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 38: ...he engine crankcase 2 Place a suitable container under the drain valve 3 To drain remove plug from 90o fitting 4 After engine is drained replace drain plug NOTE Refer to engine manufacturer s recommenda tions for frequency of oil changes CAUTION HOT oil may cause burns Allow engine to cool before draining oil ...

Page 39: ...om engine and chassis 3 Replace drain plug 4 Refill engine with type and quantity of oil recom mended by the engine manufacturer in engine literature PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...

Page 40: ...ealer There are a number of simple owner service items which greatly influence the performance of the drive system 1 Front and rear tires must be inflated to proper specifications 2 Rear drive 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 ...

Page 41: ... adjust tighten the nut on top of the rubber spring until the chain has approximately 1 4 movement up and down when measured at mid point Refer to illustration NOTE Adjust rear drive chains after first 10 hours of use and every 40 hours thereafter NOTE DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CHAIN Maintenance Periodically remove any build up of grass mud or other debris from both the spring loaded roller and the upper...

Page 42: ...utes 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 frame at rear of engine WARRANTY Refer to Warranty Registration sample on Page 13 PARTS SERVICE See your Dixon dealer for replacement parts warranty ...

Page 43: ...236 Belts Engine to Transmission P N 7650 all models 30 Engine to Mower Deck P N 7725 36 Engine to Mower Deck P N 14136 42 Engine to Mower Deck P N 5861 42 Serpentine Blade Drive P N 6109 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 origin...

Page 44: ... clean or replace fuel filters 3 HARD TO START ENGINE Fuel line clogged clean fuel line and check fuel filter 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 and fins Oil level too low or too...

Page 45: ...interlock 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 consult dealer Mower creeps in neutral consult dealer 10 CUT QUALITY Skips in spots check for loose belt slow ground speed Cut uneven left to r...

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Page 48: ...P O Box 1569 Coffeyville Ks 67337 0945 620 251 2000 ZEETER SERIES PartNo 14186 0303 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 ZTR Mowers ZTR Mowers ZTR Mowers ZTR Mowers ZTR Mowers ...