Dixon 6601 Series User's Manual
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3. e Use extra care handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the mower indoors Never store the mower or fuel container inside a building where there is an open flame e Never run a mower inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition e Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly e Keep mower free of grass leaves or other debris buildup Clean up oil or fuel spillage Allow mower to cool before storing e Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running e Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with original equipment parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them e Batteries contain sulfuric acid To prevent burns avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing To prevent a fire or explosion keep sparks and open flames away from battery Before disconnecting the negative ground
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5. Page 1 SAFETY 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 SYMBOLS A CAUTION Page 2 SAFETY This cutting mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the mower before starting e Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the mower Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Besure 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 Beaware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at
6. RECOMMENDED GREASE Name brand wheel bearing or multi purpose grease Rotate or spin each front wheel after 3 full pumps of the grease gun Repeat uitil the appearance of grease is noted around each caster Lubrication of the mower deck shafts will help moisture within the hub casting Bearings are of a sealed esign GREASE GREASE ZERK ZERK GREASE ZERK Page 22 REAR WHEELS The rear wheels of the Model ZTR 6601 are of an offset center design to both compliment the articulation of the mowing deck and to provide stability when mowing on sloped ground Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over A CAUTION accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it REAR TIRES Tread Design Soft compound low air pressure Turf Tamer all terrain tires have been fitted to the Model ZTR 6601 Shipping Air Pressure For crating and shipment purposes ONLY air pressure has been increased to 15 Ibs Operational Air Pressure Prior to actual operational use of the mower the air pressure in each rear tire must be lowered to a maximum of 5 Ibs Page 23 LUBRICATION DRIVE SYSTEM The gears in the HydroGear gearbox are permanently lubricated using a special grease which completely eliminates the need f
7. 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 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 Page 4 SAFETY CHILDREN 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 children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult e Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area Before and during backing look behind and DOWN for small children e Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe mower operation e Never allow children to operate the mower Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision Page 5 A SAFETY
8. Push the valve body and twist into the detent notch OIL FILL Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis 3 Refill engine with type and quantity of oil recommended by the engine manufacturer in engine literature NOTE Engine oil changes on the Model ZTR 6601 will require replacement of the oil filter These filters can be obtained from any authorized Kohler engine dealer PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT The use of non original oil or air filters may result in damage to the engine and a loss of warranty Listed on page 34 are the correct Kohler part numbers for the Model ZTR 6601 engine PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT Page 25 DECK LEVELING AND HEIGHT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE 1 On the right side of the the tie bar between the lift arms should be adjusted so there is 20 1 2 between clevis eyes If adjustment is necessary loosen jam nuts on both ends of the bar and turn bar by hand until 20 1 2 dimension is achieved Tighten jam nuts securely back against both ends of the bar On the left side of the machine the tie bar should be adjusted so the angle of the rear lift arm matches the angle of the right rear lift arm If adjustment is necessary loosen jam nuts on both ends of the bar and turn bar by hand until angle of the two rear lift arms match Tighten jam nuts securely back against both ends of bar See Figure 1
9. REQUIREMENTS Any high quality engine oil with an API classification of SG CD is recommended RECOMMENDED OIL WEIGHT 10 W30 Another alternative that will provide excellent all climate performance and extended time between oil changes is a 15 W 50 synthetic engine oil OIL FILTER P N 5565 IMPORTANT The oil filter is a special 10 micron design for use on vacuum or suction oil flow systems DO NOT Use automotive engine oil filters These filters require a pressure to allow oil flow Usage will result air lock condition with possible damage Page 32 WHEELS AND TIRES Correct tire pressure is important for correct operation of mower Front Tires 11 4 5 Air Pressure 16 21 Ibs Rear Tires 20 11 8 Air Pressure 5 Ibs maximum pressure NOTE Check lug nuts periodically for tightness ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Keep all connections clean and tight CLEANING THE MOWER Wash mower periodically Clean above and below deck NOTE Allow mower to cool before washing If bearings 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 it will begin with DM WARRANTY Refer to Warranty Registration Form P N 8289 PARTS SERVICE See your Dixon dealer for replacement parts warranty or service PLEASE HELP PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT BY AVOIDING ALL CHEMICALS WHICH MAY DAMAGE OR CAUS
10. cable make sure all switches are OFF e Check to assure that the drive chains are properly adjusted A loose chain may come off causing loss of control This statement applies to chain drive models ZTR 2301 3000 amp 4000 Series Page 6 DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY HYDRO GEAR MODELS This warranty policy applies to all HydroGear mowers or any 50 model purchased on or after March 1 1990 WARRANTY Dixon Warranty term is for a period of one 1 year from date of purchase or 400 hours of use whichever occurs first Mowers used for residential homeowner applications used only at owner s primary place of residence are warranted for two 2 years from date of purchase or 400 hours of use whichever occurs first 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 Tine Rakes Covers etc Limited to 90 days from date of purchase 5 Warranty does not apply to damage in tra
11. on the lever At this time check that the forward lever stops on the bottom of each lever are hitting the stop blocks If adjustment is required loosen the lock nuts on the lever stop and turn the bolt in until the lever hits the stop block before resistance is felt in the hydrostat CONTROL ROD FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT NOTE Balance of travel speed If mower tends to pull to either side re adjust lever stop on fast side to slow the hydrostat down and even out the ground speed DO NOT SPEED UP THE SLOW SIDE AS OVER STROKING OF THE HYDROSTAT COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE UNIT If upper control levers are slightly offset following this adjustment they can be realigned by bending them slightly Page 30 PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Electric clutches require periodic Air Gap adjustments to extend the life of the clutch Listed below is both an Air Gap adjustment procedure and an Ohms test to check for a faulty coil within the ta replacement parts are available to repair a faulty assembly The entire clutch must be replaced A AIR GAP ADJUSTMENT 1 Remove the clutch from the engine This is recommended because it is easier to verify the 2 Locate the three rivet joints which fasten the leaf springs to the armature figure 1 3 Rotate the pulley until these rivet joints are located midway along the edge of the triangular field adapter figure
12. or disengaged position This will allow the belt idler used on the engine to T box to swing fully and apply tension to the belt At this time check that the cable which pulls the idler to a neutral position has approximately 1 1 2 to 2 inches of free play If adjustment is required loosen the lock nuts on the cable block and turn cable sleeve in or out to achieve desired measurement Re tighten lock nuts ADJUST HERE FOR PROPER FREE PLAY OF CABLE WITH BRAKE LEVER OFF NOTE Cable must have the above dimension with parking brake released or drive belt may slip causing loss of power Page 28 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT Swing upper control levers out into the neutral slots Raise upper body to the fully open position Start engine and disengage parking brake Caution should be used when releasing parking brake as mower may tend to creep or move prior to adjustment If adjustment is required loosen lock nuts at each end of the control rods and back off the tension on each spring block Turn control rods in or out until neutral is obtained on each hydrostat Re tighten lock nuts and tension bolts on spring blocks LOOSEN ADJUST BACK OFF TENSION TO ADJUST Page 29 FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENTS Stop engine move levers to drive position lightly push each upper control lever forward until a resistance is felt
13. to discharge correctly 5 Maintain Sharp Blade s Throughout The Cutting Season GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS Correct mowing height can reduce weeds and disease by 5096 to 8096 The following grass cut oe are based on 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 local lawn professional for assistance Grass Types Best Cut Heights Zoysia 2 2 1 2 Blue Grass 1 1 2 3 Fescue Blends 1 1 2 3 St Augustine Mid South 1 1 2 2 St Augustine Deep South 3 4 Tifton Bermuda 1 1 2 Centipede 1 1 2 2 Common Bermuda 1 1 2 2 Bahia Argentina Pensacola 2 18 This portion of the Model ZTR 6601 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 correct service procedures to be followed these and other service situations can be handled by a Dixon ZTR dealer who is familiar with the service of your mower MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE To insure a long and trouble free service life on all the components used on the Model ZTR 6601 a regular and thorough maintenance schedule should be followed The following items should be checked after the first 10 hours of operation and on a weekly basis or each 40 hours of use Items marked with an asterisk require more frequent
14. torque HUB BLADE SHAFT PILOT MOWE R PILOT HUB SHOULD SEATED INSIDE BLADE Page 20 BELT TENSION ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELT P N 9758 No adjustment required Correct belt 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 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 This is normal and not a sign of failure MOWER DECK SERPENTINE BELT P N 6939 Refer to illustration for adjustment procedure IDLER IDLER WELDMENT TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN HEX NUT TO ACHIEVE THIS DIMENSION NOTE deflection or movement should be approximately 1 4 when measured at mid point between pulleys Periodically inspect both belt and idler systems Page 21 FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE A fuel shut off valve is located at the bottom rear of each fuel tank Always turn the valve to the OFF position when the mower is stored or not in use LUBRICATION CHASSIS Number of grease zerks used 11 LOCATIONS 1 each mower deck carriage wheel caster and each wheel hub 1 each mower deck shaft SERVICE INTERVALS Every 50 hours of operation
15. 1 4 Locate the three holes in the brake plate one near each adjustment nut figure 2 5 Insert 012 inch feeler gauge into one of the three windows Be careful to position the feeler gauge ones between the rotor and armature faces figure 3 figure 1 6 Tighten the adjusting nut adjacent to the window with the feeler gauge inserted until the gauge fits snugly between the rotor and armature The gap should not be so tight that the feeler gauge cannot be reinserted after removal 7 Repeat Steps 5 and 6 at the other two windows 8 Re check the air gap at each window make minor adjustments as necessary to achieve a consistent 012 inch air gap 9 Reinstall the clutch to the engine Be sure to torque the mounting bolt back to 50 ft Ibs B OHMS TEST 1 Disconnect clutch from mower wiring harness which is located on the right side of the mower frame 2 Setthe multi meter on RX1 and attach the two leads to the two wires coming from the electric clutch 3 The reading you receive should be between 2 4 to 2 9 OHMS 4 Ifthe resistance is outside this range the clutch coil is faulty Required Field Adapter 5 Ifthe clutch coil is faulty the clutch must be replaced figure 3 Page 31 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICE SERVICE INTERVALS 1 Initial oil and filter service 50 hours 2 Every 250 hours thereafter OIL
16. 2 Move lift handle to mid range and use blade height gage 8241 to check side to side and front to rear blade heights 3 Adjust side to side blade heights to within 1 8 and adjust front to rear blade heights so rear of blade is 0 to 1 4 higher than front of blade 4 If any of the deck hanger bolts hang loose thread it further into clevis until it is snug Take special care not to have an effect on the deck height 5 Tighten jam nuts up against clevis Figure 1 CLEVIS PIN CLEVIS THREAD END Figure 2 OF BOLT FLUSH 2 HERE COTTER LEFT REAR PIN LIFT ARM ADJUST TIE BAR SO ANGLE MATCHES RIGHT ere REAR LIFT ARM HEX NUTS s FLAT TIE BAR FRONT ONLY 5 WASHER TURN TO ADJUST SPRING es SPRING B RETAINERS CIDE FRAME FRONT DECK HANGER LEFT FRONT LIFT ARM FLAT ERKE 4 3 4 LONG BOLT FRONT ONLY Page 26 DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS Adjustment of the drive system is limited to the actual function of the hydrostatic transmissions as outlined below T BOX TO HYDROSTAT BELT ADJUSTMENT Tighten the 2 J bolts on the T box mounting plate until each belt has 1 8th to 1 4th of an inch free play or movement at a mid point between the pulleys on the hydrostats and T box ADJUSTMENT POINTS FOR T BOX BELT TENSION Page 27 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT Position parking brake lever in the off
17. E HARM TO PLANTS AND ANIMALS IN YOUR AREA Page 33 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST MODEL ZTR 6601 BLADES Hi Lift P N 9383 Engine To Mower Deck Serpentine Belt 9758 Engine To T Box T Box To Hydros 6939 P N 4 P N 1765 Hydrostatic Transmission Filter P N 5565 KOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS Refer to engine manufacturers manual for recommendations regarding frequency of service required for engine oil changes and air filter maintenance Protect your engine investment use only original equipment filters Model ZTR 6601 22HP Pre Cleaner Foam Element 45083 01 Cartridge Air Cleaner 45083 02 Engine Oil Filter 12050 01 IMPORTANT Some applications extreme dirt conditions or the use of a grass catcher may require that the engine used on the Model ZTR 6601 be fitted with an OPTIONAL Kohler fresh air filter system Listed below are the Kohler kit numbers required to adapt these components to the engine Consult your dealer or a Kohler engine service center for additional information Model ZTR 6601 22HP Check with Kohler Dealer for availability Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER CUT QUALITY There are many variables that can effect the cut quality of any riding 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 Examination of one or more of the above will generally produce a quality cu
18. 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 The information in this operator s manual applies to all Dixon ZTR Model 6601 Mowers Your Dixon dealer will gladly provide a check out ride and answer any questions See your dealer for warranty service parts and repairs DIXON INDUSTRIES INC A BLOUNT COMPANY AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK PO BOX 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 0945 316 251 2000 FAX 316 251 4117 INDEX SAFETY Pages WARRANTY POLICY Page SPECIFICATIONS deter eet eee Pages 10 13 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Pages 14 18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Pages 19 33 STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST Page TROUBEESHMOOTING occuro oerte reete Pages 35 37 DIAGRAMS iid ete ueste eie Part No 8946 September 1995 SAFETY RIDING LAWNMOWERS IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystander BLADE CONTACT RUN OVER TIP OVER 504 RUN OVER
19. anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the 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 when not mowing Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs e Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unloading the mower into a trailer or truck Do not ride the mower when loading amp unloading li WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Page 3 A SAFETY 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 cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO Mow across the slope with your 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 Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the mower
20. attention Drive system belts and controls Mower deck belts Tire pressures HydroGear oil tank Tightness of all nuts and bolts Battery fluid level Engine oil Before each use or every 8 hours Electric blade clutch air gap setting CAUTION CONOR Before performing any maintenance shut off engine allow to cool ENGINE For engine operating and maintenance information refer to the engine operating and maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer supplied with each mower BATTERY Check the fluid in the battery at frequent intervals Keep fluid level above the plates in each cell using distilled water OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGE Identify each cable so cables can be reconnected to correct terminals Disconnect cables from terminals ALWAYS disconnect ground cable first and reconnect last Charge battery DO NOT remove battery from mower Clean top of battery and terminals with baking soda and water i E SER FT E FFT RAY SRS BOA E unns Te ee Page 19 CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE NOTE Observe proper blade position prior to removal 1 Safely raise front of mower 2 Hold or block blade from turning Wear heavy thick gloves when holding onto cutter blade A CAUTION avoid the sharp edge of the blade NOTE Be sure blade is centered on pilot before tightening bolt to 60 ft Ibs
21. e open or maximum setting for actual operation of the mower deck NOTE Model ZTR 6601 may require partial choke setting to start even 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 A CAUTION 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 leaves seat while mower blade is engaged Always turn engine off when leaving mower Page 17 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS In order to achieve optimum cutting performance please read and follow the tips listed below Additional information can be found in the troubleshooting guide on page 35 Be sure that deflector is properly installed on the A CAUTION discharge chute 1 Set engine speed control to the wide open or full setting 2 Do Not Attempt Cut Grass When It 15 Wet Wet grass will clog the underside of the deck and discharge 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 Clean Frequent removal of dried grass and dirt will allow the clippings
22. e registered trademarks of Dixon Industries Inc DIXON INDUSTRIES INC A BLOUNTCOMPANY AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK PO BOX 1569 COFFEYVILLE KS 673370945 3162512000 FAX 316 251 Part No 8946 SM September 1995
23. nsit 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 Pickup and delivery charges for transportation of mower to and from an Authorized Dixon Dealer s place of business Routine maintenance or adjustments Belts chains sprockets cutting blades Engines All engines used on Dixon ZTR mowers are warranted by each individual engine manufacturer Any costs or expense of providing substitute equipment while repair work is being performed on a warranted mower gt D 1 There is 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 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 and send copy to Dixon Industries Inc DATE OF PURCHASE Model gw DM Owner s Name Dealership Address Address Owner s Signature Dealer s Signature SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS 922222222 22222 22 Y SQEDMNUMMENCISQT UE muet SIT TSE ED
24. o not operate the mower until the system has been checked and repaired by an Authorized Dixon ZTR Dealer Page 15 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Engine 4 Push choke control lever fully forward 2 Push throttle control lever 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 move choke control lever to the fully closed position 5 Move throttle control lever 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 Model ZTR 6601 will y require a slightly longer warm period using I lef partial choke settings OFF i SLOw THROTTLE OFF 77 START LES GNITIO 1 2 Es o wr _ Page 16 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Engine has been operated 1 Move throttle control lever 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 Move throttle control lever to wid
25. on provided in service instructions underthe individual component SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Page 8 CHASSIS BODY SEAT MOWER DECK BLADE DRIVE DRIVE SYSTEM ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM TIRES RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE CAPACITIES DIMENSIONS NOTE SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1 Place parking brake ON position Pull brake lever up 2 Raise and push seat assembly and upper body rearward 3 Loosen two front seat adjustment knobs P N 3978 and slide seat forward or backward to desired position 4 Re tighten front seat adjustment knobs P N 3978 DO NOT operate mower without seat adjustments properly tightened 5 Carefully lower upper body and seat assembly to the closed position 8936 SEAT ASM 2334 OL ATE CARRIAGE BOLT SEAT SPRING SPRING CUP 3978 SEAT 9 10 FRONT DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEWER or 1 ER 1 1 4 t i sisson So te CONTROLS CONTROLS PARKING BRAKE The parking brake used on the Model ZTR 6601 is designed to hold the mower from moving and is not intended for use in stopping the mower while it is in motion A CAUTION Engage parking brake before starting engine Do not leave engine running for extended pe
26. ontrols 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 BEFORE OPERATING MOWER 1 Read engine manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions 2 Discuss proper maintenance with your dealer 3 Read and observe all safety instructions on your mower and in the manual 4 Check engine oil 5 Check gas to be sure it is in place 6 Be sure parking brake is on 7 Mower blade drive is off 8 Know how to stop engine Turn key to off position Page 14 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS PARKING BRAKE SWITCH TEST With parking brake the OFF position engine should not turn over or attempt to start when the key switch is moved to the start position BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TEST a With electric blade drive switch turned ON and parking brake in the ON position engine should not turn over or attempt to start when key switch is moved to the start position b Ina SAFE AREA away from bystanders start the engine place throttle setting at maximum or full Engage the blades by turning the blade drive switch to the ON position Raise weight slightly off of seat Engine should stop c Safety Check fails d
27. or any type of maintenance The HydroGear BDU 10L Series 70 hydrostatic transmissions are serviced with any high quality 10W30 motor oil The oil is filtered by a 10 micron oil filter Recommended service interval for filter is after the first 250 hours of operation then after every 400 hours of operation If the system becomes contaminated by dirt of other foreign debris both oil and filter must be replaced immediately IMPORTANT Protect your investment Use Dixon P N 5565 hydrostatic transmission oil filter ONLY The use of generic filters on the hydrostatic transmission oil system is not recommended While any number of automotive filters may fit the thread pattern on the filter head these filters contain high pressure relief valves which will not permit oil flow to the transmissions This will result in an air oc cwith possible damage Page 24 A CAUTION HOT oil may cause burns Allow engine to cool before draining oil CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL 1 The snap lock oil drain valve is located on the left side of the engine crankcase 2 Place a suitable container under the drain valve The fitting of a short piece of hose to the valve will help direct the oil Push the valve body in and twist to clear the detent notch Pulling the valve body outward will start the flow of oil NOTE Refer to engine manufacturers recommendations for frequency of oil changes ms 8429
28. pulls to one side or the other Drive system will not function on either side after changing hydrostatic transmission oil and filter Drive system functions on one side only Loss of power and speed on both hydrostatic transmissions TROUBLESHOOTING REMEDY Push button to reset Consult your dealer for repair Charge battery Tighten or replace as required Have electrical system checked by your dealer Increase engine RPM Contact your dealer for information CAUSES Circuit breaker engaged Dead battery Poor connections on battery Battery water low Wrong battery installed in mower Engine electrical system not functioning correctly Engine being operated at too low an RPM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SITUATION Starter will not turn engine over Starter will not turn engine over Battery discharge Battery discharge Battery discharge NOTE Electrical system failures are generally simple in nature always check the obvious first and then move onto the more complicated parts used Poor battery service loose connections corrosion frayed or broken wiring are more likely than component Page 37 failure 38 canes xoq eaD o MEG ay Ax 2255 p R MA I sic aun REY 2815 D 2 4502 2 5158 roze D 8916 gt 5255 a Sp SERA iy SAAR
29. ravel release levers to neutral set parking brake Park only on level surfaces TURNING BRAKING CHOKE CONTROL LEVER Located on control panel to operator s right Used to start a cold engine THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER Located on control panel to operator s right Controls engine speed slow to maximum While mowing throttle control should be set to the MAXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade speed Page 12 CONTROLS BLADE DRIVE Located on control panel on operator s right To engage the mower blades lift switch up lightly and push forward To disengage blades pull switch backward Switch is clearly marked on and off CIRCUIT BREAKER Located on control panel on operator s right Protection of the electrical system is by 1 15 amp circuit breaker IGNITION If circuit breakertrips push button to reset If this condition repeats consult dealer for inspection and repair ED O CIRCUIT O or BREAKER LIGHTS MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER Located to the right and front of operator Controls the cutting height Eight positions of adjustment Move lever in and forward to lower Move lever in and back to raise NOTE Always use high position for transport Page 13 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The safe and successful operation of the Model ZTR 6601 will depend upon the operator having the correct knowledge of all c
30. riods of time without the parking brake engaged Damage to the drive system could result TO SET PARKING BRAKE The hand operated parking brake is located at left hand side of mower To engage brake pull lever up and to the rear To release brake move lever forward and down 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 Drive levers control braking turning travel speed and direction Each lever controls one side of the mower NOTE The pressure required to operate the mower is very light A minimum of 1 2 hour should be spent simply driving the mower without the blade drive engaged Page 11 CONTROLS NEUTRAL SLOW FAST 90 SLOW FORWARD FORWARD RIGHT REVERSE TURN TO GO FORWARD From neutral position gently push both drive levers forward To increase speed move levers farther forward TO GO BACKWARD From neutral position gently pull both drive levers toward you Turning is controlled by moving one drive lever slightly forward or rearward of the other To turn left move left lever rearward of the right 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 the other to forward position To brake mower move both levers in direction opposite of t
31. t The Troubleshooting Chart suggests practices and adjustments that may be helpful in improving cut quality Your Dixon ZTR dealer is also available to provide assistance to you SITUATION CAUSES REMEDY Poor cut quality Ground speed Reduce mowing speed Poor cut quality Incorrect engine to Refer to page 34 for part numbers mower deck belt Poor cut quality Engine RPM too low Increase engine RPM to maximum Poor cut quality Dull or bent blade Sharpen or replace as required Poor cut quality Un level mower deck Consult your dealer Poor cut quality Grass buildup under Clean out underside of mower deck mower deck Poor cut quality Improper blades Replace with original equipment blade designed for the Model ZTR 6601 Poor cut quality Uneven tire pressures Check and adjust as required per operators manual Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING REMEDY Consult your dealer for repair Replace with correct Dixon P N 5565 filter Consult your dealer for repairs Continued attempted operation may result in damage to the system Consult your dealer for repairs Refer to adjustment procedure page 28 Replace with correct belt Page 36 CAUSES Drive adjustment Incorrect oil filter installed on system Hydrostatic transmissions are air locked low or no oil return to tank Loss of set screw tension on hydrostatic transmission pulley Incorrect parking brake cable adjustment Incorrect or worn drive belt DRIVE SYSTEM SITUATION Mower
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