Dixon ZTR 44/968999538 manual Changing The Engine Oil, Oil Fill, Care And Maintenance

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

!	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 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. (See

Fig. 9) Open to full open (approximately 7 turns).

Hex Head Valve Stem

—Fig. 9—

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.Make sure the hex stem on drain valve has been tightened.

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

NOTE: Engine oil changes on the SpeedZTR™ will require replacement of the oil filter. These filters may be available from your authorized Dixon dealer.

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