Dixon ZTR 6000 Series User manual

1998 Operator's Manual
6000
SERIES
FORWARD MOUNT

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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
re reational vehi le. Before you start to use the mower, read the
operator's manual arefully and be ome ompletely familiar with the
ontrols.
The information in this operator's manual applies to all Dixon® ZTR®
6000 Series Commer ial Mowers. Your Dixon dealer will gladly answer
any questions.
See your dealer for warranty servi e, parts and repairs.
DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.
A BLOUNT International Inc. Co.
PO BOX 1569
CO EYVILLE KS 67337 0945
316 251 2000

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INDEX
SAFETY ..........................................................Pages 4-9
WARRANTY POLICY .....................................Page 10
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................Page 11
SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS......... Page 12
CONTROLS ....................................................Pages 13-16
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS .......................Pages 17-21
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..........................Pages 22-34
STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST .............Page 35
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................Pages 36-37
6000 Series Forward Mount
Part No. 13090-0700

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...read and understand this manual to prevent injuries.
RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED,
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander...
SAFETY
BLADE CONTACT TIP-OVER
BACK-OVERRUNOVER

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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Safety Alert Symbol
When you see this symbol,
BE ALERT to the potential for injury.
Follow recommended safety precautions and safe
operating practices.
Danger
indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Warning
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Caution
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.
SAFETY

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GENERAL OPERAT ON:
 Read, understand, and follow all instructions in t e manual and on t e mower before starting.
 Only allow responsible adults, w o are familiar wit t e instructions, to operate t e mower.
 Clear t e area of objects suc as rocks, toys, wire, etc., w ic could be picked up and t rown by t e blade.
 Be sure t e area is clear of ot er people before mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters t e area.
 Never carry passengers.
 Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and be ind before and w ile
backing.
 Be aware of t e mower disc arge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate t e mower wit out
eit er t e entire grass catc er or t e deflector in place.
 Slow down before turning.
 Never leave a running mower unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and
remove key before dismounting.
 Turn off blades w en not mowing.
 Stop engine before removing grass catc er or unclogging c ute.
 Mow only in daylig t or good artificial lig t.
 Do not operate t e mower w ile under t e influence of alco ol or drugs.
 Watc for traffic w en operating near or crossing roadways.
 Use extra care w en loading or unloading t e mower into a trailer or truck. Do not ride t e mower w en
loading & unloading.
 Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses wit side s ields w en operating mower.
 Data indicates t at operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-
related injuries. T ese operators s ould evaluate t eir ability to operate t e riding mower safely enoug to
protect t emselves and ot ers from serious injury.
 Follow t e manufacturer's recommendation for w eel weig ts or counterweig ts.
 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the
State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
This cutting mower is capable of amputating hands & feet, and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
SAFETY

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SAFETY
SLOPE OPERAT ON:
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.
f you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it!
DO
Mow across the slope with your Dixon TR - 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 slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes
in speed or direction.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and
proceed slowly down the slope.
If front wheels lift off the ground, pull the levers back to stabilize the mower.
DO NOT
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly
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.

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SAFETY
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children.
Children are attracted to lawn mowers and the mowing activity.
NEVER assume children will stay where they were last seen.
Be alert to avoid accidents.
 Keep hildren out of the mowing area and under the wat hful are
of another responsible adult.
 Be alert and turn mower off if a hild enters the area.
 Before and during ba king, look behind and DOWN for small
hildren.
 Never arry hildren. They may fall off and be seriously injured or
interfere with safe mower operation.
 Never allow hildren to operate the mower.
 Use extra are when approa hing blind orners, shrubs, trees, or
other obje ts that may obs ure vision.
CHILDREN:

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SAFETY
SERV CE:
 Use extra care in andling gasoline and ot er fuels. T ey are flammable and vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel wit t e engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke.
Never refuel t e mower indoors.
Never store t e mower or fuel container inside a building w ere t ere is an open flame.
If fuel is spilled on clot ing, c ange clot ing immediately.
To prevent fire and explosion caused by static electricity:
Never fill containers inside a ve icle or on a truck or trailer bed wit a plastic liner. Always place
containers on t e ground away from your ve icle before filling.
W en practical, remove gas-powered equipment from t e truck or trailer and refuel it on t e ground.
If t is is not possible, t en refuel suc equipment on a trailer wit a portable container, rat er t an from
a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keep t e nozzle in contact wit t e rim of t e fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
 Never run a mower inside a closed area. T e ex aust fumes are toxic.
 Keep nuts and bolts tig t, especially blade attac ment bolts, and keep equipment in good condition.
 Never tamper wit safety devices. C eck t eir proper operation regularly.
 Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or ot er debris buildup. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow mower to cool
before storing.
 Stop and inspect t e equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
 Never make adjustments or repairs wit t e engine running.
 Grass catc er components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, w ic could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be t rown. Frequently c eck components and replace wit original equipment
parts, w en necessary.
 Mower blades are s arp and can cut. Wrap t e blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution w en servicing
t em.
 Batteries contain sulfuric acid. To prevent burns avoid contact wit skin, eyes and clot ing. To prevent
a fire or explosion keep sparks and open flames away from battery.
Before disconnecting t e negative (-) ground cable, make sure all switc es are OFF.

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DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC.
a BLOUNT company
AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK
PO BOX 1569
COFFE VILLE KS 67337 0945
316 251 2000
FAX [phone]
DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - COMMERCIAL MODELS
Models 6000 & 7000
WARRANTY: Home Owner Application: This Dixon Warranty term is for a period of two (2 years from
date of purchase. Commercial Application: Dixon mowers used for commercial application are warranted
for 1 year from the date of purchase or 400 hours whichever comes first. Commercial use is specified as
use other than, or in addition to, mowing at owner's primary place of residence.
DIXON ZTR MOWERS ARE WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS
AND WORKMANSHIP AND PROVIDES FOR REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF PARTS INCLUDING
LABOR COSTS. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
AND LIMITATIONS:
1. Warranty applies only to original retail purchaser of new and unused mowers and accessories.
2. All Dixon warranty must be accomplished by authorized Dixon dealers and in accordance with Dixon warranty
policy and allowances. All warranty claims must be approved by Dixon Industries Inc.
3. Battery warranty: Limited to 90 days from date of purchase.
4. Accessories Warranty (Grass Catchers Snow Blades Covers etc.): Limited to 90 days from date of purchase.
5. Warranty does not apply to damage in transit or incidents of misuse negligence accidents or alteration. The
use of parts or components other than those supplied by Dixon Industries Inc. VOIDS ALL WARRANTY.
6. The following items 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.
(c) Belts/cutting blades/HydroGear filters.
(d) Engines -- All engines used on Dixon ZTR mowers are warranted by each individual engine
manufacturer.
(e) Any costs or expense of providing substitute equipment while repair work is being performed
on a warranted mower.
7. There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose are limited to the same duration of the express warranty and to the extent permitted
by law any and all implied warranties are excluded. Liabilities for consequential damages under any
and all warranties are excluded.
Blue/Customer Ye ll ow /Dealer W hi te /D ix on In d.
WARRANTY VALIDATION: At the time of sale, selling dealer must review each portion of this warranty
document, complete the information section below, secure customer's signature &send copy to Dixon Industries, Inc.
DATE OF PURCHASE MODEL S/N
Owner's Name Dealership
Address Address
Owner's Signature Dealer's Signature

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CHASSIS: Sheet metal construction frame
BODY: Folded sheet metal. Seat lifts up for access to battery and belt ser ice.
SEAT: Designed for operator comfort by use of high density closed cell foam
padded back and arm rests, upholstered with CorduraTM water-repellent
fabric. Seat is adjustable fore and aft.
MOWER DECK: 2 Decks are a ailable. 60" & 48" are made of 12 GA fabricated welded
construction with 10 GA reinforcement plate. 3 blades combine for either
a 48" or 60" cut width. Cut height approximately 1" to 5" ia 9 position
lift handle.
BLADE DRIVE: Electric clutch
DRIVE SYSTEM: Each rear wheel is independently dri en by a HydroGear BDU-10L
Series 70 hydrostatic transmission. The hydrostatic transmissions, in
turn, power a fully enclosed HydroGear gearbox.
ENGINE: 22HP Kohler Command, 4-Cycle, V-Configuration, O erhead Val e,
Air-Cooled, Gasoline, Horizontal Shaft, Aluminum Head, and Crankcase
with Cast Iron Liners, Full Pressure Lubrication/Full Flow Filter, Pulse-
type Fuel Pump, Fixed Jet Carburetor w/Smart-Choke, Electronic Ignition,
In-Line Fuel Filter, Dual Element Air Cleaner.
STARTING SYSTEM: Electric by key switch operation with safety interlocks on parking brake
and blade dri e clutch.
TIRES: Front 4.10x3.50x4
Rear 5.00-6x13
Dri e 20-10.0x10
RECOMMENDED Front 16 lbs.
TIRE PRESSURE: Rear 12 lbs.
CAPACITIES: Fuel - 5 gallons
Hydrostat oil tank - 3 quart with in-line 40 micron filter
Hydrostat oil recommendation, refer to page 25
Engine - 2 qts. SAE 10W30 (with filter)
DIMENSIONS: Width 57-1/2(48" Deck), 69-1/2"(60" Deck)
Height 45-1/2"
Length 96" (48 Deck), 101 (60 Deck)
Weight 960 lbs. (48" Deck), 1030 lbs. (60" Deck)
NOTE: Additional information pro ided in ser ice instructions under the indi idual
component.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
SPECIFICATIONS
6000 Series Forward Mount

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SEAT ADJUSTMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
6000 Series
1. rasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment
position.
2. Slide seat forward or backward.
3. Release seat slide adjuster.

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CONTROLS
CONTROL LOCATIONS
Ignition Key
Steering Controls
Parking Brake
Lever
Blade Clutch Switch
Light Switch
Engine
Throttle
Choke
Blade Height
Adjust Lever

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CONTROLS
PARKING BRAKE:
The parking brake is designed to hold the mower from
moving and is not intended for use in stopping the mower
while it is in motion.
TO SET PARKING BRAKE:
T e and operated parking brake is located at right and side
of mower.
To engage brake, pull rearward.
To release brake, move lever forward.
NOTE: Always set parking brake before dismounting.
Release parking brake before moving mower.
HYDRO-GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM:
Allows the mower to turn on its own axis (zero turning radius).
Each lever controls one side of the mower.
N TE: The pressure required to operate the mower is very light.
CAUTION Engage parking brake before starting engine

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CONTROLS
TO GO FORWARD:
From neutral position, gently pus bot drive levers forward.
To increase speed, move levers fart er forward.
TO GO BACKWARD:
From neutral position, gently pull bot drive levers toward you.
TURNING: Turning is controlled by moving one drive lever slig tly forward or rearward of
t e ot er.
To turn left, move left lever rearward of t e rig t lever.
To turn "square corners" move lever of desired direction to neutral.
To turn on mower's own axis (zero turning radius) stop and move one lever to
reverse position and t e ot er to forward position.
BRAKING:To brake mower, move bot levers in direction opposite of travel, release levers
to neutral, set parking brake. Park only on level surfaces.
CHOKE CONTROL LEVER:
Located on control panel to operator's left.
Used to start a cold engine.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER:
Located on control panel to operator's rig t.
Controls engine speed, slow to maximum.
W ile mowing, t rottle control s ould be set to t e MAXIMUM or wide open
setting to insure adequate cooling of t e engine and to maintain mower deck
blade speed.
(LEFT TURN OPPOSITE)

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CONTROLS
BLADE DRIVE:
Located on the control panel to the operator's right.
To engage blades pull switch up.
To disengage blades push switch down.
CIRCUIT BREAKER:
Located on the control panel to the operator's right.
Protection of the electrical system is by (2) 30 amp circuit breakers.
If circuit breaker trips, push button to reset.
If this condition repeats, consult dealer for inspection and repair.
MOWER DECK CUT HEI HT LIFT LEVER:
Located to the right and front of the operator.
Controls the cutting height.
Nine positions of adjustment.
Depress trigger and move lever forward to lower deck.
Depress trigger and pull lever back to raise deck.
NOTE: To achieve a 1" to 3" cutting range, the bar connecting the deck lift handle
and the rear of the deck must be in the first hole. To achieve a 3" to 5" range, the bar
connecting the deck lift handle and the rear of the deck must be in the second hole.
NOTE: Always use high position for transport.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
The safe and successful operation of the 6000 Series will depend upon the operator
having the correct knowledge of all controls used on the mower and making good
judgements about the 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 judgement by the owner will prevent accidents.
T WING
Towing a trailer or other attachment that is too heavy could damage the drive or
cause the mower to become unstable. Limit loads to 500 pounds or less on this
mower.
BEFORE OPERAT NG MOWER
1. Read engine manufa turer's operating and maintenan e
instru tions.
2. Dis uss proper maintenan e with your dealer.
3. Read and observe all safety instru tions on your mower
and in the manual.
4. Che k engine oil.
5. Che k gas ap to be sure it is in pla e.
6. Be sure parking brake is on.
7. Mower blade drive is off.
8. Know how to stop engine. (Turn key to off position)

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST: With parking brake in the ON position,
start the engine. With the engine
running, pull one control lever out of the
neutral position. The engine should
stop. Repeat for the other control lever,
then repeat pulling both control levers
out of neutral at the same time. In all
cases the engine should stop.
BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST: Electric Clutch or Manual Drive)
a. With either electric blade drive switch
turned on, or manual lever turned forward,
parking brake in On position, engine
should not turn over or attempt to start
when key switch is moved to the start
position.
b. In a SAFE AREA away from bystanders,
start the engine, place throttle setting at
maximum or full. Engage the blade drive
either through the electric clutch switch or
by turning the manual lever forward.
Raise weight slightly off of seat. Engine
should stop.
c. If any Safety Check fails, do not operate
the mower until the system has been
checked and repaired by an Authorized
Dixon ZTR Dealer.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cold Engine
1. Push choke control le er fully forward.
2. Push throttle control le er to 1/2 setting.
3. Insert ignition key and turn to "Start" position. When engine starts,
release ignition key. Key will return to "Run" position.
4. Once engine starts to warm up, slowly mo e choke control le er to the
fully closed position.
5. Mo e throttle control le er to the wide open or maximum setting for actual
operation of the mower deck.
6. Engine must be operated at wide open or maximum setting to insure
adequate lubrication, cooling and cut quality of the mower deck.
Note: 6000 Series mowers will require a slightly longer warm-up period using
partial choke settings.
UNLOCK TRANSMISSION:
The freewheel levers are located on
each side of the mower below the seat
mount flip up the foot deck to access
them). Lift the levers slightly, push
them to the rear and down to release
the transmissions for free wheeling. To
engage the transmissions lift the levers
slightly, pull them forward and then
down.
NOTE: The tractor should never be
pulled at more than 2 miles per hour or
for any appreciable distance.
REAR TIRE
FREEWHEEL LEVER
TRANSMISSION
RELEASE VALVE

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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: Engine has been operated.
1. Mo e throttle control le er to 1/4 to 1/2 setting.
2. Insert ignition key and turn to "Start" position. When engine starts,
release ignition key. Key will return to "Run" position.
3. Mo e throttle control le er to wide open or maximum setting for actual
operation of the mower deck.
NOTE: Model ZTR 6022 may require partial choke setting to start e en
if the engine has been operated for a period of time.
4. Engine must be operated at wide open or maximum setting to insure
adequate lubrication, cooling and cut quality of the mower deck.
DO NOT operate the engine in an enclosed area due to the
harmful exhaust gas produced.
NOTE: On initial operation, set throttle at slow speed.
Engine cannot be restarted when blade is engaged.
Safety switches stop engine when operator lea es seat while
mower blade is engaged.
Always turn engine off when leaving mower.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION