CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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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).

Hex Head Valve Stem

Fig. 12

4.After engine is drained, tighten hex stem.

5.Change oil filter.

6.Fill with oil (see steps below).

NOTE: Refer to engine manufacturer’s recommendations for frequency of oil changes.

OIL FILL

1.Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis.

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

NOTE: Engine oil changes on the BLACK BEAR will require replacement of the oil filter. These filters may be available from your local Dixon Dealer.

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Dixon ZTR 34, ZTR 44, ZTR 34 manual Changing the Engine OIL, OIL Fill