Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ZTR 5501 Dixon
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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 the operator's manual carefully, and become completely familiar with the controls.
INDEX 1. SAFETY ............................................................... Pages 1 - 3 2. WARRANTY POLICY .......................................... Page 4 3. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ Page 5 4. SET UP AND SERVICE .
SAFETY RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJUR Y The following examples are the most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander... 1 . BLADE CONTACT: The operator or bystander inserts a hand or foot into the discharge chute or under the mower deck and into the path of the cutting blade.
SAFETY SAFETY REMINDERS: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 1. Wear appropriate, safe clothing when mowing - close fitting jeans or slacks and heavy leather or safety shoes with rough soles. Never operate this mower with bare feet or op en sandals. 2. Do not operate on wet or slippery grass.
SAFETY REMINDERS: (Continued) 14. Never lift lawnmower by the body, lift only by the frame. 15. Never carry passengers. 16. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment. A. Use ONLY approved drawbar hitch points. B. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY - HYDRO - GEAR MODELS This warranty policy applies to all Hydro - Gear mowers or any 50" model, purchased on or after March 1,1990. WARRANTY: Dixon Warran ty term is for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase or 400 hours of use, whichever occurs first.
SPECIFIC ATIONS CHASSIS: 11 GA - rectangular tube . BODY: Two piece - made of rotational molded polyethylene. Front body contains access panels for battery service and engine to mower deck belt removal. Rear body tilts up to allow service on the entire drive system.
Page 6 SET UP AND SERVICE 1. Seat Assembly Instructions 2. Upper Control Lever Installation 3. Mower Deck Installation 4. Deck Leveling 5. Final Preparation.
SE AT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIO NS 1. Place seat back against frame of seat bottom. Align top & bottom holes in frame with the t - nuts in seat back. Insert (4) 1/4 - 20 Phillips machine screws to attach frame to seat back. DO NOT TIGHTEN SECURELY. 2. Place (1) armrest bracket against seat back, aligning mounting holes in bracket and seat back.
12 . Install all - thread hex head bolts into seat straps. Place (1) 5/16 - 18 x 3" bolt through hole located 1 - 5/8" from end of strap. Place (1 ) 5/1 6 - 1 8 x 4" bolt through hole located 2 - 7/8" from opposite end of strap. Secure each bolt to strap using (1) 1/8" thick washer and (1) 5/16 - 18 hex nut w/nylok.
UPPER CONTROL LEVER INST ALLATION 1. Raise rear body cover to fully open position. 2. Install flat washer on right hand swivel plate weldment. Next install right hand control lever, then second flat washer. 3. Push control lever into the neutral slot and install (2) cup washers, (1) flat washer and jam nut.
MOWER DECK INST AL LATION NOTE: Brake link (P/N 5283) normally used for installation of engine to mower deck drive belt, has been placed in position during assembly of the lift frame at the factory. For shipment purposes, the brake link has been secured with a cotter pin and washer.
MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE LEVELING PRINCIPALS: A. There are a total of (4) threaded adjusters which will control the attitude or pitch of the mower deck. The adjusters have lock nuts on the bottom which can be turned up or down to raise or lower the front and rear of the mower deck.
FINAL PREPARATION MOWER DECK DEFLECTOR: Remove hair pin cotter (P/N 3072) from defl ector pin (P/N 6402), remove pin. Position deflector (P/N 9264) on mower deck. Reinstall deflector pin and hair pin cotter. BATTERY: 1. Remove battery from chassis. 2.
OPERATION INST RUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the Model 5501 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 with out complete knowledge of all controls and their functions.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS: (Continued) BRAKING: To brake mower, move both levers in direction opposite of travel, release levers to neutral, set parking brake. Park only on level surfaces. GROUND SPEED: Ground speed (controlled by movement of hand levers) must be carefully controlled for safety and best mowing results.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 5501 This portion of the Model 5501 owners manual deals with normal service items which can be performed by the owner. Please remember that if you are in doubt as to the c.
PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Dixon has used two types of electric clutches. One type is the Borg Warn er and the second one is the Ogura. Even though these clutches come from different manufacturers, the test procedures are the same for both.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 5501 MOWER DECK SERVICE CUTTER BLADE REMOV AL - BELT TENSION: "CAUTION" The removal of the cutter blades for either sharpening or replacement is best accomplished by removing the deck assembly from the mower.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 5501 DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS: Adjustment of the drive system is limited to the actual function of the hydrostatic transmissions as outlined below.
ADJUSTMENT POINTS FOR T - BOX BELT TENSION Page 19.
FORWARD LEVER STOP ADJUSTMENT Page 20.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 5501 LUBRICATION CHASSIS AND MOWER DECK: Number of grease zerks used: (7) LOCATIONS: (1) each front wheel caste r, front wheel, and deck hub for front wheels SERVICE INTER.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 5501 CLEANING THE MOWER: A clean machine is a source of pride to the owner. However, cleaning by use of high pressure commercial washes is not recommended.
TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER CUT QUALITY: There are many variables that can effect the cut quality of any multi - blade mower. Type and conditions of grass, cut height setting , engine RPM and ground speed are some of the variables that interact creating differences in cut quality.
TROUBLESHOOTING DRIVE SYSTEM: SITUATION CAUSES REMEDY Mower pulls to one side or the other Drive adjustment Adjust per operators manual Consult your dealer for repair Loss of drive power on one side o.
TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SITUATION CAUSES REMEDY Starter will not turn engine over Circuit breaker engaged Push button to reset Cons ult your dealer for repair Starter will not turn engine o.
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ZTR 5501 P ARTS LIST 1300 Drive Belt 3 100 7/16" HD Flat Washer 1384 Tank Mount Bracket (Short) 3106 1/4"X1"Spirol Pin 1385 Tank Mount Bracket (Long) 3130 1/2" Contact Belleville S.
ZTR 5501 P ARTS LIST 3318 3/8" - 16X2 1/4" H H Bolt GR8 3655 Floor Pad Left Rear 3319 Idler Shock Mount 3656 Floor Pad Right Rear 3321 5/16" - 18X8"HHBoltGR8 3669 Decal - Caution 3.
ZTR 5501 PARTS LIST 4256 Utility Box 5565 Oil Filter 4274 Choke Cable 5585 Tab 4276 Headlight Assembly 5595 Hose 5/8" X 14" 4384 Relay 5602 Hose Guard Spring 4453 Access Cover Assembly 5624 .
ZTR 5501 PARTS LIST 8439 E - Ring 9212 Spring (Belt Tensioner) 8440 Ball 3/8" Diameter 9219 Deck Hub 8441 Bolt 1/2" - 20 X 2 1/2" 9228 Deck Hub Bearing Spacer 8442 Washer .
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