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Operator Manual
KODIAK SE 5225 KOH CE / 966057501
Original Instructions
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using the machine.
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To implement improvements, specifications and designs can be altered without prior notification. Note that no legal demands can be placed based on the information contained in these instructions. Use only original parts for repairs. The use of other parts voids the warranty. Do not modify or install non-standard equipment to the unit without consent from the manufacturer. Modifications to the unit may cause unsafe operations or damage the unit. When this product is worn out and no longer used,
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Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 5 mAINTENANCE ............................................................... 34 Driving and Transport on Public Roads ...................... 5 maintenance Schedule ............................................. 34 Towing ......................................................................... 5 Battery ...................................................................... 36 Operating .........................
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WARNING! Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner must understand these instructions, and must allow only trained persons who understand these instructions to operate the mower. Each person operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering substance. WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
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IntRoDUCtIon Congratulations Towing Thank you for purchasing a Dixon ride-on mower. If machine is equipped with a tow hitch, use extreme This machine is built for superior efficiency to caution when towing. Never allow children or others in rapidly mow primarily large areas. A control panel or on the towed equipment. make wide turns to avoid easily accessible to the operator and a hydrostatic jack-knifing. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to transmission regulated by steering controls
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IntRoDUCtIon Good Service Dixon’s products are sold only in specialized retail stores with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service. Before the product is delivered, the machine has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by your retailer. See the certificate in the Service Journal in this operator’s manual. When you need spare parts or support in service questions, warranty issues, etc., please consult the following professional:
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syMbols anD DeCals These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator’s manual. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Study them carefully so that you know what they Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx mean. xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. WARNING! Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. of material damage, particularly if the reader should xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. neglect to follow instructions given in the manual. Used
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syMbols anD DeCals Read Shut off engine and Keep a safe Use on slopes No passengers Operator’s remove key before distance from no greater manual performing any the machine than 10° maintenance or repair work Whole body Severing of fingers Do not open or Careful backing up, Careful going exposure to and toes remove safety watch for other forward, watch for thrown objects shields while people other people engine is running moving sharp blades under cover 8
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saFety Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. WARNING! This symbol means that important safety instructions need to be emphasized. It concerns your safety. IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING mACHINE IS CAPABlE Of AmPUTATING HANDS AND fEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. f AIlURE TO OBSERVE THE fOllOWING SAfETy INSTRUCTIONS COUlD RESUl T IN SERIOUS INJURy OR DEATH. General Operation • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before st
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saFety • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. • Always wear eye protection when operating machine. • Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • follow the manufacture
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saFety Personal Safety Equipment WARNING! When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment (shown in illustrations) shall be used. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your retailer for help in choosing the right equipment. • make sure that you have first aid equipment close at hand when using the machine. • Never use the machine when barefoot. • Always wear protective shoes or
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saFety Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. • Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area. • Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry chi
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saFety WARNING! The engine must not be started when the driver’s floor plate or any protective plate for the mower deck’s drive belt is removed. Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. • Use only approved gasoline container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. All
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saFety General Maintenance • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous, and lethal gas. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool
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saFety • Ensure that nuts and bolts, especially the fastening bolts for the blade attachments, are properly tightened, torqued and that the equipment is in good condition. • The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer. Only use approved repair parts for the machine. • The mulch blades should only be used in familiar areas when higher quality mowing is desired. 6003-009 Do not smoke when performing maintenance on the bat
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saFety • Regularly clean deck and underside of deck, avoid spraying engine and electrical components with water. Transport • The machine is heavy and can cause serious crushing injuries. Be extra cautious when it is loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle or trailer. • Use an approved trailer to transport the machine. Activate the parking brake, turn off the fuel supply, and fasten the machine with approved fastening devices, such as bands, chains, or straps, when transporting. • Do not ope
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saFety Rollover Protection system (ROPS) WARNING! The ROPS increases the basic weight of the unit by 88 lbs / 40 kg. The ROPS is an accessory. The rollover protection system's capabilities may be impaired by • Do not use ROPS as a lifting, attaching or damage if the mower is overturned anchoring point. or if alteration to the ROPS occurs. If • Do not use ROPS for wrecking or towing. these conditions take place, the total • Do not exceed max GVW: 2822 lbs/1283 kg. structure MUST be repla
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ContRols This operator’s manual describes the Dixon Zero Turn driven hydraulic pumps. Using the left and right Rider. The rider is fitted with a four-stroke overhead steering controls, the flow is regulated and thereby the valve engine. direction and speed. Transmission from the engine is made via a belt- Control Locations 9 8 7 2 1 10 11 8 6 12 3 5 4 1. motion control levers 7. fuses 2. Parking brake 8. fuel tank cap 3. Throttle control 9. fuel shut off valve 4. Blade switch 10. Deck lift 11.
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ContRols Steering Control Levers The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. The steering controls can be moved forward or backward about a neutral position. furthermore, there is a neutral position, which is locked if the steering controls are moved outward. When both controls are in the neutral position (N), the machine stands still. By moving both controls an equal amount forward or backward, the machine moves in a straight line forwar
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ContRols Parking Brake IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine must stand absolutely still when applying the parking brake. Always set the parking brake before dismounting. Release the parking brake before moving the mower. The parking brake is found on the left of the machine. Pull the lever backward to activate the brake and forward to release it. 8061-019 Parking brake released Throttle Control The throttle control regulates the engine speed and thereby the rate of rotation of the blades, as
