Dixon Operator's Manual electric lawn mower Grizzly 2005 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 SilverTip ZTR 60Controls Control LeversSeat Parking BrakeMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Choke Control Lever Mower Blade SwitchIgnition Switch Throttle Control LeverControls Operation Instructions Before Operating MowerTowing Trailers and Other Attachments To Free Wheel Machine Unlock TransmissionStarting Instructions Mowing Instructions Stopping InstructionsTesting of Safety Interlock Systems Interlock Switch Test Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Side Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions Tires To Lift SeatSprings Care and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleMower Blades Engine Battery OFF Season Battery Storage Lubrication EngineBelts Belt TensionChanging the Engine OIL OIL Fill OIL FiltersHydrostatic Transmission Fluid Filter Service Recommended FluidHydrostat Fluid Maintenance Procedure Hydrostat Drive Belt Replacement Procedure Hydrostatic PumpsParking Brake Adjustment Headlight Adjustment Steering Control Adjustments To adjust neutralSteering Control Adjustments To adjust steering control leversTo adjust In position of the steering controls Leveling the Deck PARTS/SERVICE Cleaning the MowerWarranty Electrical SystemsTroubleshooting Engine WON’T Turn OverEngine Backfires Air and Oil Filter Standard Service Parts ListSilverTip ZTR Page Page OWNER’S Information Date OIL Changed Date Engine TunedSilverTip