Dixon 1857-0599 - Manual (Page 23)

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
This portion of the 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 of all components, a regular and thorough maintenance
schedule should be followed. The following items should be checked after the first (10) hours of
operation and on a weekly basis, or each (40) hours of use:
1. Drive system, belts and controls.
2. Mower deck belts.
3. Tire pressures.
4. Tightness of all nuts and bolts.
5. Battery fluid level.
6. Engine Oil.
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
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.
Before performing any maintenance, shut off engine, allow to cool. CAUTION