Dixon ZTR 5022 Care And Maintenance, Changing The Engine Oil, Protect Your Investment, Oil Fill

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HOT oil may cause burns.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

HOT oil may cause burns.

Allowenginetocoolbeforedrainingoil.

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 short piece of hose will help direct the oil.

3.Push the valve body in and twist to clear the detent notch.

4.Pulling the valve body outward will start the flow of oil.

NOTE: Refer to engine manufacturers recommendations for frequency of oil changes.

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OIL FILL:

Push the valve body in and twist into the detent notch.

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Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis.

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Refill engine with type, and quantity of oil recommended by the engine

 

manufacturer in engine literature.

NOTE: Engine oil changes on the 5000 Series Models 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 41 are the correct part numbers for each engine in the 5000 Commercial Series.

PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS

PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT

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Contents 5000 SERIES 1999 Operators ManualIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY INDEX 5000 SeriesSAFETY The most common causes of injury to the operator or bystanderread and understand this manual to prevent injuries RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATEDSAFETY SYMBOLS DangerFollow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practices Safety Alert SymbolSAFETY Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result inThis cutting mower is capable of amputating hands & feet and throwing objectsSLOPE OPERATION CHILDREN SERVICE SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY -- HYDRO-GEAR MODELSDIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY -- ESTATE MODELS WARRANTYSPECIFICATIONS Model ZTR5020 CHASSIS 11 GA - rectangular tube2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjuster SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 5000 Series Models1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position CONTROLS PARKING BRAKE CAUTION Engage parking brake before starting engineTO SET PARKING BRAKE HYDRO-GEAR DRIVE SYSTEMTO GO BACKWARD TURNING BRAKINGCHOKE CONTROL LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL LEVERMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER BLADE DRIVECIRCUIT BREAKER TOWING OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE OPERATING MOWER TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS If Any Safety Check FAILS Do Not Operate The Mower untilthe system has been checked and repaired by an Authorized Dixon ZTR DealerSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Engine STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Engine has been operatedMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT 6. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting SeasonBesurethatdeflectorisproperlyinstalledonthe dischargechute SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGSGRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS 5. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting SeasonDECK ROLLERS 60 DeckCARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEBefore performing any maintenance, shut off engine OFF-SEASON BATTERY STORAGEMOWER BLADE MAINTENANCE BELT BELT TENSION ENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELT SERVICE INTERVALS FUEL SHUT OFF VALVELUBRICATION LOCATIONSREAR WHEELS WHEEL REVERSALCHANGING THE ENGINE OIL PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENTPLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENTMOWER DECK REMOVAL MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE T-BOX TO HYDROSTAT BELT ADJUSTMENT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT B. OHMS TEST PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTA. AIR GAP ADJUSTMENT OIL FILTER P/N 7252- IMPORTANT HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICEOIL REQUIREMENTS 3. Put fresh oil in reservoir. Fill reservoir to the full mark CLEANING THE MOWER WARRANTYPARTS/SERVICE WHEELS AND TIRESSTANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST 42 DECK50 DECK 60 DECKKOHLER AND BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTER PART NUMBERS TROUBLESHOOTING MOWER CUT QUALITYSITUATION CAUSESDRIVE SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Page OWNER INFORMATION MOWER MODEL NUMBERPURCHASED FROM MOWER SERIAL NUMBER5000Series Dixon and ZTRare registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc