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Dixon ZTR 34, ZTR 44, ZTR 34 manual Engine, Off Season Battery Storage, Care And Maintenance

Models: ZTR 34, ZTR 44, ZTR 34

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ENGINE

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

ENGINE

For complete maintenance and operating information of the engine, please refer to the maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer included in your Zero Turn Radius mower information packet.

!CAUTION

Battery contains sulfuric acid electrolyte that is poisonous and corrosive.

BATTERY

This is a maintenance-free battery and the fluid level cannot be checked. Charge battery if required.

OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGE

•DO NOT remove battery from mower.

•Clean top of battery and terminals with baking soda and water.

•Identify each cable so they can be reconnected to the correct terminal.

•Disconnect cables from terminals. ALWAYS disconnect ground cable first and reconnect last.

•Charge battery.

NOTE: Your Dixon mower comes equipped with a quick disconnect harness for the optional Dixon Battery Manager. The Dixon Battery Manager maintains the proper charge levels during periods of inactivity and may prevent premature battery failures. Contact your dealer for more information.

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Dixon ZTR 34, ZTR 44, ZTR 34 manual Engine, Off Season Battery Storage, Care And Maintenance

Contents

Safety Instructions and Operator’s Manual BLACKBEARModels ZTR34/968999564 ZTR44/968999565 ZTR34/968999566 IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY TABLE OF CONTENTS BLACK BEAR Part Number 539 118101R1SAFETY Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back OverSafety Alert Symbol DANGERSAFETY highlighted in red indicates an imminently hazardousGENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION continued SLOPE OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION continued DO NOTFIRE HAZARDS FIRE HAZARDS continued CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND PETS Children are attracted to lawn mowers and the mowing activityBe alert to avoid accidents SERVICE DIXON ZTR PRO SERIES COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICY Black Bear, Kodiak, Grizzly & SilverTip MowersSPECIFICATIONS Seat is adjustable fore and aftEach mower is powered with either a 16HP Electric-key switch operation with safety interlocksSPECIFICATIONS Seat is adjustable fore and aftEach mower is powered with either a 16HP Electric-key switch operation with safety interlocksSPECIFICATIONS Seat is adjustable fore and aftEach mower is powered with either a 16HP Electric-key switch operation with safety interlocksSEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjuster Seat Slide AdjusterCONTROLS CONTROL LEVERSTO GO FORWARD TO GO BACKWARDSPARK BRAKE TO SET PARK BRAKECONTROLS MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER CONTROLSBLADE DRIVE CIRCUIT BREAKERCONTROLS CHOKE AND THROTTLE CONTROL LEVEROPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWERSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS PARK BRAKE SWITCH TESTCONTROL LEVER SWITCH TEST OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSTESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS BLADE DRIVE SWITCH TESTSEAT SWITCH TEST OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT continued OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSMOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT continued OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSSIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSGRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSBest Cut Heig hts TOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS To Free Wheel Machine Unlock TransmissionOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULECUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCEBATTERY OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGEENGINE CARE AND MAINTENANCEBELTS BELT TENSIONCARE AND MAINTENANCE Turn nut to adjustTIRES LUBRICATIONCARE AND MAINTENANCE Lug nuts or lug bolts should be checked regularly for tightnessCHANGING THE ENGINE OIL OIL FILLCARE AND MAINTENANCE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER SERVICE SERVICE INTERVALSRECOMMENDED Oil CARE AND MAINTENANCEHYDROSTAT OIL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE CARE AND MAINTENANCENEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCEMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE CARE AND MAINTENANCE16 - 21 lbs maximum MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE continued CARE AND MAINTENANCEChain MOWER DECK REMOVAL CARE AND MAINTENANCECLEANING THE MOWER WARRANTYPARTS/SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSTROUBLESHOOTING 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER5. ENGINE OVERHEATED TROUBLESHOOTING 8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD 9. DRIVE SYSTEMSTANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST BLADES AND BELTSENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERS BladeOWNER’S INFORMATION Date of Purchase Mower Model Number Mower Serial NumberPurchased From DATE ENGINE TUNEDPage Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon DIXON401 Commerce Street SpeedZTR Black Bear