Dixon 30 manual Changing the Engine OIL

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:

1.The “Dapco” oil drain valve is located on the left side of the engine crankcase.

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 Residential Warranty Policy Specifications SpeedZTRControls Control LeversParking Brake To SET Parking BrakeTransmission Drive System Blade Drive Throttle Control LeverMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Operation Instructions Before Operating MowerStarting Instructions Towing Trailers and Other Attachments To Free Wheel Machine Unlock TransmissionTesting 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 Care and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleCutter Blade Maintenance Battery EngineTires LubricationChanging the Engine OIL OIL Fill Belts Belt TensionNeutral Adjustment Illustration a Illustration B Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Deck Removal Cleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsTroubleshooting Engine WON’T Turn OverMower Loses Power or Transmission Overheats Standard Service Parts List BladesEngine AIR and OIL Filters OWNER’S Information Date OIL Changed Date Engine TunedSpeedZTR