Dixon 18626-106 manual Changing the Engine OIL

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION HOT oil may cause burns. Allow engine to cool before draining oil.

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:

1.The “Dapco” oil drain valve is located on either side of the engine crankcase (depending on the type of engine installed on your ZTR®).

2.Place a suitable container under the drain valve hose.

3.To drain, turn hex head valve stem counter-clockwise with a 10mm wrench or socket. Open to full open (approximately 7 turns).

4.After engine is drained, tighten hex stem.

5.Change oil filter.

6.Fill with oil (see steps on next page).

NOTE: Refer to engine manufacturer’s recommenda- tions for frequency of oil changes.

Hex Head Valve

Stem

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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 LeversMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Parking BrakeTo SET Parking Brake Throttle Control Lever Blade DriveCircuit Breaker 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 PARTS/SERVICE Cleaning the MowerWarranty Electrical SystemsTroubleshooting Engine WON’T Turn OverMower Loses Power or Transmission Overheats Belts Standard Service Parts ListBlades Engine AIR and OIL FiltersPage OWNER’S Information Date OIL ChangedKodiak