Dixon 1001 manual Care and Maintenance Model ZTR

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL ZTR 1001

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

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:

1.The "snap lock" oil drain valve is located on the left side of the engine crankcase.

2.Place a suitable container under the drain valve. The fitting of a short piece of hose to the valve will help direct the oil.

3.Pus/i the valve body in and twist to clear the detent notch.

4.Pulling MC \Q valve body outward will start the fl ow of oil.

NOTE: Refer to engine manufacturers recommendations for frequency of oil changes.

OIL FILL:

1.Push the valve body in and twist into the detent notch.

2.Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis.

3.Refill engine with type, and quantity of oil recommended by the engine manufacturer in engine literature.

PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT

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Contents Operators Manual Important Read Carefully Index Safety Safety Alert Symbol Safety SymbolsGeneral Operation Do not Slope OperationChildren Service SafetyDixon Limited Warranty Policy Model ZTR Page8 Controls To GO Backward To GO ForwardTurning BrakingTwin Function Throttle Control Lever Blade Drive Mower Deck CUT Height Lift LeverCircuit Breaker Before Operating Mower Operation InstructionsOperation Instructions Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsStarting Instructions Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season Mowing with a Grass Catcher AttachmentGrass Height Suggestions Side Discharge of the ClippingsCare and Maintenance Model ZTR Cutter Blade Maintenance Mower Deck Serpentine Belt Belt Tension 42 & 50 Decks Engine to Mower Deck BeltLubrication Belt Tension 36 Deck Engine to Mower Deck BeltDeck Removal Care and Maintenance Model ZTR Drive System Adjustments Animals in Your Area Kohler AIR Filter Part Numbers Model ZTRSituation Causes Remedy Mower CUT QualityMower pulls to one Drive adjustment Engine electrical system Have electrical system checked by Page Page Page Page Page Page Date Purchased Purchased from Mower Serial Number PMMower Model Number Dng