Dixon ZTR 5017Twin manual Hydrostatic Transmission OIL and Filter Service, OIL Requirements

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICE

SERVICE INTERVALS:

1.

Initial filter service - 50 hours.

 

2.

Every 250 hours or once a year thereafter.

OIL REQUIREMENTS:

Any high quality engine oil with an API classification of SG/CD

 

is recommended.

RECOMMENDED OIL WEIGHT: Normal operation temperatures - 20 W 50 Cold climate usage - 10 W 40

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 7252- IMPORTANT

The oil filter is a special 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 in an "air-lock" condition with possible damage.

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