Dixon ZTR manual Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Filter Service, Recommended Fluid

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID &

FILTER SERVICE:

Dirt or water in fluid can ruin the hydrostatic transmissions.

SERVICE INTERVALS:

1.Initial filter service - 100 hours

2.Every 500 hours or once a year thereafter.

RECOMMENDED FLUID:

All temperatures -

Dixon Blue™ 15W-50 Synthetic Hydrostatic Fluid

~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.

Dixon Blue™ 15W-50 Synthetic Hydrostatic Fluid is specifically formulated to provide excellent all-climate performance and extended time between oil changes.

FLUID FILTER: P/N 18045 - IMPORTANT

The fluid 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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Contents Safety Instructions Operator’s Manual Important Read Carefully Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Do not Fire Hazards Fire Hazards Children Service Dixon ZTR PRO Series COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL Warranty Policy Specifications Kodiak DieselSeat Adjustment Instructions Controls Control LeversTo SET Parking Brake Parking BrakeMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Circuit Breaker Blade DriveThrottle Control Lever Operation Instructions Before Operating MowerStarting Instructions Testing of Safety Interlock Systems Parking Brake Switch TestEngine should Stop Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Failure to observe the following instructionsSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions Towing Trailers and Other Attachments To Free Wheel Machine Unlock TransmissionCare and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleCutter Blade Maintenance Battery EngineTires LubricationBelts Belt TensionChanging the Engine OIL OIL Fill OIL FiltersHydrostatic Transmission Fluid Filter Service Recommended FluidHydrostat Fluid Maintenance Procedure Neutral Adjustment Neutral Spring Adjustment Leveling the Deck Mower Deck Removal Cleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsTroubleshooting Engine WON’T Turn OverMower Loses Power or Transmission Overheats Standard Service Parts List BladesBelts Engine AIR and OIL FiltersPage OWNER’S Information Date OIL Changed Date Engine TunedKodiak