Dixon Grizzly ZTR Operation and maintenance manual

Model Year 2006
Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual
GRIZZLY
™
ZTR ®

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IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY
The Dixon® ZTR® mower is both easy and
fun to operate. However, any power mower
must be operated properly to be safe. It is
not a toy or a recreational vehicle. Before
you start to use the mower, read 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® Grizzly™ ZTR®
mowers.
See your authorized Dixon® dealer for
warranty service, parts and repairs or to
answer any questions you may have about
your new Dixon® ZTR®.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY & WARNING....................................4 -15
WARRANTY.........................................................16
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................17
SEATADJUSTMENT.........................................18
CONTROLS..................................................19-21
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS....................22-32
CARE & MAINTENANCE............................33-47
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................48-49
STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST...............50
GRIZZLY™

SAFETY
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Blade Contact
Tip Over
Run Over
Back Over
RIDING LAWN MOWERS,
IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Picturedbelowarethemostcommoncausesofinjuryto
theoperatororbystander. Pleasereadandunderstand
thismanualtopreventinjuries.

SAFETY
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Safety Alert Symbol
When you see this symbol, BE ALERT
to the potential for injury.
Follow the recommended safety precautions and
safe operating practices.
DANGER
(highlightedinred)
indicatesan imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING
(highlightedinorange)
indicates a potentially
hazardoussituation which,if not
avoided,could result indeath or
seriousinjury.
CAUTION
(highlightedinyellow)
indicates a potentially
hazardoussituationwhich,
ifnot avoided, may result inminor
or moderate injury. It may also
be used to alert against
unsafepractices.

WARNING
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Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
GENERAL OPERATION:
Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsin this
manualandon the mowerbeforestarting.
Onlyallowresponsible adults,whoarefamiliarwiththe
instructions,tooperate themower.
Cleartheareaof objects such as rocks, toys,wire,etc.,
whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbytheblade.
Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.
Stopmowerifanyoneentersthearea.
Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
pointitatanyone. Mowerbladescan throw rocks or other
debris.
Donotoperatethemowerwithouteithertheentiregrass
catcherorthedeflectorin place. This will decrease the
possibilityofinjuryfrom objects beingthrownbythe
mowerblades.
Never carrypassengers.Theymayfalloffandbecome
seriouslyinjuredorinterferewithsafe operation of the
mower.
Mowing in reverse is not recommended because it is
difficulttomaintainaclearvisionofthemowingpath.
However,shoulditbecomenecessarytobackup,
remembertolook down and behind beforeandwhile
backing.

WARNING
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GENERAL OPERATION (continued):
Neverleave arunningmowerunattended. Alwaysturn off
blades,setparking brake, stop engineandremove key
beforedismounting.
Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing. Injurycouldoccurfrom
contactwithmovingparts.
Undernocircumstances should youplacehandsorfeet
underthemowerdeckorinthechutewhilebladesor
impellerare stillrunning.
Toavoid personalinjuryfromaccidentalclutchengage-
ment,stopenginebeforeremovinggrasscatcheror
uncloggingchute.
Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.
Donotoperatethe mower while undertheinfluenceof
alcoholordrugs.
Slowdownbeforeturningtoreducetheriskoftip-over.
Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossingroad-
ways.
Useextracarewhenloading or unloading the mower into
atrailerortruck. Push,donotridethemowerwhen
loadingandunloading.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING
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Protectyoureyes.Alwayswearsafetygogglesor safety
glasseswithsideshieldswhenoperatingmower.
Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,
areinvolvedina large percentage of ridingmower-
relatedinjuries.These operatorsshouldevaluatetheir
abilitytooperatetheridingmowersafelyenoughto
protectthemselvesandothersfromseriousinjury.
Toprotectagainstpossibletip-over,followthe
manufacturer’srecommendationforwheelweights and
counterweights.
Maintainorreplacesafety&instructionlabelsas
needed.
GENERAL OPERATION (continued):
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer,birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING
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SLOPE OPERATION:
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in
severe injury or death.
All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy
on a slope, do not mow it!
DO
Mowacrosstheslopewith your Dixon® ZTR® --
neverupordown.Thiswilldecreasetheriskof
tip-over.
Removeobstaclessuchas rocks, tree limbs, wires
andotherforeignobjects that can bethrownby
mowerblades.
Watchforholes,ruts,rootsandbumps. Uneven
terraincouldoverturn themower. Tallgrasscan
hidesuchobstacles.
Useslow speed. Tiresmaylose traction onslopes
eventhough thebrakesarefunctioning properly.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction,disengagethebladesandproceed slowly
downtheslope.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING
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Keepallmovementontheslopesslowand
gradual. Donot make suddenchanges in speed
ordirection.
Useextremecaution when operatingthemower
withattachmentstopreventtip-overorroll-over.
Iffrontwheelsliftofftheground, pullleversbackto
stabilizethemower. Discontinuemowingthe
slope!
SLOPE OPERATION (continued):
DO (continued):
Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.