Dixon ZTR 34, ZTR 44, ZTR 34 Hydrostatic Transmission OIL and Filter Service, Service Intervals

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICE

Dirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions.

SERVICE INTERVALS

•Initial filter service - 100 hours

•Every 500 hours or once a year thereafter.

RECOMMENDED Oil

All temperatures -

15W-50 Synthetic Hydrostatic Oil ~or if not available~

Normal Operating Temperatures - 20W50 engine oil Cold climate usage - 10W40 engine oil

Use engine oil with an API classification of SG/CD.

IMPORTANT -- OIL FILTER: P/N 539 121763 - 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 “pressure” to allow oil flow and usage will result in an “air-lock” condition with possible damage.

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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 OFF Season Battery Storage BatteryEngine 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 Blades and Belts Standard Service Parts ListEngine AIR and OIL Filters OWNER’S Information Date Engine TunedPage Dixon and ZTR Are registered trademarks