CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine,

allow to cool & remove key.

Use extreme care when working on machinery.

Do not wear watch or jewelry. Do not wear loose fitting clothes,

and observe all common safety practices with tools.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Adjust traction drive idler

after 5 hours break-in

Check deck serpentine belt

after 20 hours break-in

(adjust bumper to approximately 1/2” thick)

Check crankcase oil level

before each use

Clean grass from hydrostat fans

before each use

Clean grass & debris from muffler & manifold area

..........before each use

Clean grass under deck

after each use

Check tire pressure

every 10 hours

Inspect blades for sharpness

every 10 hours

Check hydrostatic transmission fluid

every 25 hours

Clean air filter element

every 25 hours

Check traction drive idler adjustment

every 50 hours (see page 48)

Grease all zerks

every 50 hours

Check all belts

every 50 hours

Change engine crankcase oil and filter

(5 hours break-in) every 50 hours

Replace air filter elements

annually or every 100 hours

Replace spark plugs

annually or every 100 hours

Change hydrostat oil and oil filter

(100 hours break-in) every 500 hours

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Dixon ZTR 2300 manual Care and Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule