Dixon ZTR 5425 - Manual (Page 26)

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
This portion of the owner's 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:
(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.
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.
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.
CAUTION