Dixon ZTR CLASSIC, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ZTR 2003 OPERATOR S MANUAL ZTR CLASSIC...

Page 2: ...t 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 manua...

Page 3: ...11 Warranty Policy 12 Specifications 13 Seat Adjustment Instructions 14 Controls 15 17 Operation Instructions 18 27 Care Maintenance 28 38 Standard Service Parts List 39 Troubleshooting 40 41 ZTR Clas...

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: ...picked up 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 Alw...

Page 7: ...ear 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 The...

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: ...s 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 inc...

Page 13: ...P Briggs Stratton Intek 4 Cycle Single Cylinder Overhead Valve Air Cooled Gasoline Vertical Shaft with Cast Iron Cylinder AVS Anti Vibration System Pressure Lube Filter STARTING SYSTEM Electric by key...

Page 14: ...Raise and push seat assembly forward 2 Loosen seat adjustment knobs and slide seat forward or backward to desired position 3 Re tighten nuts DO NOT operate mower without seat adjustments properly tig...

Page 15: ...old the mower from moving and is not intended for use in stopping the mower while it is in motion Engage parking brake before starting engine TO SET PARKING BRAKE The hand operated parking brake is lo...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...inspection and repair 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...

Page 18: ...terrain 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 j...

Page 19: ...structions on your mower and in the manual 2 Read engine manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions 3 Check engine oil 4 Check fuel cap to be sure it is in place 5 Be sure parking brake is...

Page 20: ...rive switch b 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...

Page 21: ...se 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 16 CAUTION Do not...

Page 22: ...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 discharge area 3 If the grass is tall place the mower deck cut...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 de...

Page 25: ...sperse the mulched grass clippings over the lawn for even fertilization If the mulching quality of the mower does not seem to be satis factory try one or more of the following tips 1 Raise the height...

Page 26: ...of the deck and the attachment chutes Empty bags often to prevent plugging 3 If the grass is tall place the mower deck cut height selector in the top or second notch Initially overlap cutting swaths i...

Page 27: ...dding weight to the box CAUTION Watch for low hanging branches or other obstacles which might hit the catcher top while turning or backing the mower Use care when backing to avoid pushing the grass ba...

Page 28: ...y y y Do not wear loose f Do not wear loose f Do not wear loose f Do not wear loose f Do not wear loose fitting clothes itting clothes itting clothes itting clothes itting clothes and obser and obser...

Page 29: ...lean 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 firs...

Page 30: ...ly DANGEROUS DO NOT USE BLADE IN THIS CONDITION When notch starts discard blade NewBlade Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation Observe proper blade position prior to remova...

Page 31: ...pulsing movement of the belt idler will be observed both during engagement of the electric blade clutch and actual operation of the mower deck Note Engagement of the electric blade clutch switch may p...

Page 32: ...nd check to see if that measure ment is the same If adjustment is required turn nut on one or both of the rear L rods until both measurements are equal 4 Turn each outer blade tip to align with the de...

Page 33: ...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 chassi...

Page 34: ...e hose 3 To drain turn hex head valve stem counter clockwise with 10mm wrench or socket Open to full open approximately 7 turns 4 After engine is drained tighten hex stem 5 Change the oil filter 6 Fil...

Page 35: ...aler 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 te...

Page 36: ...assic tighten the nut on top of the spring on each side of the mower chassis Tighten until the chains have approximately 1 4 movement up and down when measured at a mid point Refer to illustration NOT...

Page 37: ...0 hours of operation RECOMMENDED GREASE Name brand wheel bearing or multi purpose grease Once per season or 50 hours of operation 3 pumps each Note Lubrication of the mower deck hubs will help dispel...

Page 38: ...or 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 caus...

Page 39: ...k P N 6111 Engine to Transmission P N 1684 Serpentine Blade Drive P N 1684 BRIGGS STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS Refer to engine manufacturers manual for correct service intervals for engine...

Page 40: ...el 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 replace with new fue...

Page 41: ...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 te...

Page 42: ...42 NOTES...

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Page 44: ...om this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries Inc DIXON INDUS...