Dixon ZTR 5425 Changing The Engine Oil, Care And Maintenance, Oil Fill, Protect Your Investment

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CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

HOT oil may cause burns.

Allow engine to cool before draining oil.

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:

OIL FILL:

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

2.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 5000 Series Models will require replacement of the oil filter. These filters can be obtained from any authorized Kohler or Briggs & Stratton 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 2000 Operators Manual 5000 SERIESDIXON INDUSTRIES, INC IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLYINDEX RIDING LAWNMOWERS, IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED SAFETYCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Follow recommended safety precautions and safe SAFETY SYMBOLSDanger Safety Alert SymbolGENERAL OPERATION which can result in severe injury or death SLOPE OPERATIONAllslopesrequireextracaution 12 VOLT UTILITY OUTLET CHILDRENSERVICE SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY --ESTATE MODELSModel ZTR SPECIFICATIONS11 GA - rectangular tube CHASSISModel ZTR 5000 Series Models SEATADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONSCONTROLS PARKING BRAKE CONTROLSCHOKE CONTROL LEVER TO GO FORWARDTO GO BACKWARD BRAKINGCIRCUIT BREAKER BLADE DRIVEMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER BEFORE OPERATING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTOWING thesystemhasbeencheckedandrepaired TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSby anAuthorized Dixon ZTR Dealer STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Engine MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT GRASS HEIGHT SUGGESTIONS SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS60 Deck DECK ROLLERSMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER BLADE MAINTENANCE BELT BELT TENSIONENGINE TO MOWER DECK BELT MOWER DECK SERPENTINECHASSIS LOCATIONS FUEL SHUT OFF VALVELUBRICATION SERVICE INTERVALS: RECOMMENDED GREASEWHEELREVERSAL REARWHEELSOIL FILL CHANGING THE ENGINE OILPROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT MOWER DECK REMOVAL MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE ÅBypass Relief Pin T-BOXTO HYDROSTAT BELT ADJUSTMENTADJUST HERE FOR PROPER FREE PLAY OF CABLE WITH PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENTBRAKE LEVER OFF NEUTRALADJUSTMENT FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT B. OHMS TEST PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTHYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OILAND FILTER SERVICE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL & FILTER SERVICE SERIAL NUMBERS WARRANTY PARTS/SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CLEANING THE MOWERWHEELS AND TIRES 60 DECK STANDARDSERVICEPARTSLIST42 DECK 50 DECKKohler MOWER CUT QUALITY TROUBLESHOOTINGDRIVE SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Page FAX OWNER INFORMATIONDATE PURCHASED DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC5020,5023&5425 5000SeriesPage