Dixon ZTR 5422, ZTR 5502, ZTR 5601 CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELS, Maintenance Schedule

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELS

CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELS

This portion of the 5000 Series Models owners manual deals with normal service items which can be performed by the owner. Please remember that if you are in doubt as to the correct service procedures to be followed, these and other service situations can be handled by a Dixon ZTR dealer who is familiar with the service of your mower.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE:

To insure a long and trouble free service life on all the components used on the 5000 Series Models, a regular and thorough maintenance schedule should be followed. The following items should be checked after the first (1 0) hours of operation and on a weekly basis, or each (40) hours of use: (Items marked with an asterisk * require more frequent attention)

1. Drive system, belts and controls.

2.Mower deck belts.

3.Tire pressures.

4.HydroGear oil tank.

5.Tightness of all nuts and bolts.

6.Battery fluid level.

7.* Engine oil. (Before each use or every 8 hours)

8.Electric blade clutch air gap setting.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE: CAUTION

Before performing any maintenance, shut off engine, allow to cool.

ENGINE: For engine operating and maintenance information, refer to the engine operating and maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer, supplied with each mower.

BATTERY: Check the fluid in the battery at frequent intervals.

Keep fluid level above the plates in each cell, using distilled water.

OFF-SEASON BATTERY STORAGE:

Identify each cable so cables can be reconnected to correct terminals.

Disconnect cables from terminals.

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ALWAYS disconnect ground cable first and reconnect last.

Charge battery.

DO NOT remove battery from mower.

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

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Dixon ZTR 5422, ZTR 5502, ZTR 5601 manual CARE AND MAINTENANCE - 5000 SERIES MODELS, Maintenance Schedule