Dixon ZTR 34, ZTR 44, ZTR 34 manual Engine, OFF Season Battery Storage

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

ENGINE

For complete maintenance and operating information of the engine, please refer to the maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer included in your Zero Turn Radius mower information packet.

!CAUTION

Battery contains sulfuric acid electrolyte that is poisonous and corrosive.

BATTERY

This is a maintenance-free battery and the fluid level cannot be checked. Charge battery if required.

OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGE

•DO NOT remove battery from mower.

•Clean top of battery and terminals with baking soda and water.

•Identify each cable so they can be reconnected to the correct terminal.

•Disconnect cables from terminals. ALWAYS disconnect ground cable first and reconnect last.

•Charge battery.

NOTE: Your Dixon mower comes equipped with a quick disconnect harness for the optional Dixon Battery Manager. The Dixon Battery Manager maintains the proper charge levels during periods of inactivity and may prevent premature battery failures. Contact your dealer for more information.

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Contents Safety Instructions Operator’s Manual Important Read Carefully Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Do notFire Hazards Fire Hazards CHILDREN, Bystanders and Pets Service Black Bear, Kodiak, Grizzly & SilverTip Mowers Specifications Specifications Black Bear 44 Model Seat Adjustment Instructions Controls Control LeversPark Brake To SET Park BrakeMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Blade Drive Circuit BreakerOperation Instructions Before Operating MowerStarting Instructions Testing of Safety Interlock Systems Park Brake Switch TestBlade Drive Switch Test Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher AttachmentSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Towing Trailers Other Attachments To Free Wheel Machine Unlock TransmissionCare and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleCutter Blade Maintenance Battery OFF Season Battery StorageEngine Belts Belt TensionTires LubricationChanging the Engine OIL OIL FillHydrostatic Transmission OIL and Filter Service Service IntervalsHydrostat OIL Maintenance Procedure Neutral Adjustment Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Procedure Mower Deck LevelingMower Deck Removal Cleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsTroubleshooting Engine Starts but Cuts OUTSkips in spots Check for loose belt/slow ground speed Standard Service Parts List Blades and BeltsEngine AIR and OIL Filters OWNER’S Information Date Engine TunedPage Dixon and ZTR Are registered trademarks